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From research papers to training packs, find the resources you need, all in one place. For GISF members, please log in to access member-only resources. For hard copies of any GISF resources, please contact research@gisf.ngo. If you would like to share a resource with GISF, please contact tolani@gisf.ngo.

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      Insecurity Insight & International Rescue Committee | The impact of violence against health care on the health of children and mothers: A case study in three health zones in Eastern DRC

      Context Analysis, Gender, NGO Security Management, Safety

      This report highlights the severe impacts of attacks on health care facilities documented globally in 2022, with a focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where significant violence has disrupted access to medical services. In particular, the provinces of…

      Report 2024 English

      ICVA | NGO Coordination Resource Centre

      Context Analysis, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Training

      The NGO Coordination Resource Centre, is a comprehensive platform designed by ICVA to enhance NGO coordination in humanitarian contexts. This ‘one-stop shop’ connects NGOs with vital resources, guidance, and tools, fostering effective collaboration and linking with other humanitarian mechanisms.

      Other 2024 English

      GOAL | Earthquake Safety & Access Training (Members only content)

      NGO Security Management, Safety, Training, Duty of Care

      GOAL is an international humanitarian response agency established in Ireland over 40 years ago. GOAL works with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them build transcendent solutions to mitigate…

      Training Document, Member only 2024 English

      GISF 2024 Spring Forum Notes and Presentations | Washington, D.C. (Members only content)

      Climate, Context Analysis, Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Safety, Access

      Following GISF’s 2024 Spring Forum, which took place on 13 – 14 March in Washington, D.C., we are pleased to announce that the notes and presentations are now available for our members. Thanks to our range of speakers, we explored…

      GISF Forum Notes, Member only 2024 English GISF publication

      Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) | Event recap: Community engagement with armed actors

      Acceptance, Context Analysis, Access, Partnerships

      Earlier this month, HPG hosted a discussion on communities engaging in dialogue with armed actors to reduce violence and improve protection, and the implications this has on peace, humanitarian and protection actors. You can find the full event recap here.

      Briefing, Event recording 2024 English

      INSO | 2023 Snapshot Abductions of NGO Staff

      NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Safety

      This INSO report analyses data from across 16 high-risk countries where INSO had a field presence, providing an overview of abductions based on region, perpetrating actor, and motivation, alongside recommendations and contexts to watch for 2024. In 2023 INSO recorded 60…

      Report 2024 English

      Haiti March 2024 | GISF Roundtable Notes (Members only content)

      Acceptance, Context Analysis, Policy Guidance, Safety, Access

      On Friday, 22 March 2024, 1:00 – 2:30 pm GMT/ 08:00 am – 9:30 am EDT, GISF hosted a roundtable to provide members with an opportunity to share updates, ask questions and learn from others regarding the context in Haiti.…

      2024 English GISF publication

      Recording | State of Practice: The Evolution of Security Risk Management in the Humanitarian Space Launch Event (Washington,D.C.)

      Context Analysis, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Safety, Access

      On 21 February, GISF and Humanitarian Outcomes hosted an in-person launch of this new global report, assessing the current state of practice in humanitarian security risk management. Participants heard from one of the lead authors of this pivotal report documenting…

      Event recording 2024 English GISF publication