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      Kurdish Self-governance in Syria – Survival and Ambition

      Context Analysis

      This paper by Ghadi Sary (2016) assesses the development of the local administration of Rojava, its context within Syria and the wider Kurdish political scene. It aims to present a different perspective on the challenges, opportunities and threats faced by…

      Paper 2017 English

      Aiding and Assisting: Challenges in Armed Conflict and Counterterrorism

      Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management

      The purpose of this paper by Harriet Moynihan (2016) is to set out a clear statement of the law on aiding and assisting as it stands, with particular regard to its application in situations of armed conflict and counterterrorism. The…

      Paper 2017 English

      Dutch Security Network (DSN)

      NGO Security Management

      Overview The Dutch Security Network is an informal network of NGOs who are interested to discuss organisational security matters. The network exists since 2006 and has more than 40 participating NGOs. The network has a steering committee consisting of 5…

      Other 2017 English
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      People management (Security to Go module)

      Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Safety

      People management has a direct impact on security risk management. This module takes a closer look at the employee cycle and identifies the practices in people management which carry an obligation or risk. This module demonstrates that the best solution…

      Guides 2017 English GISF publication

      Demystifying Security Risk Management

      NGO Security Management

      During the first nine months of 2016, open sources reported 487 aid staff killed, kidnapped, injured or assaulted. That is 60% more than the same period in 2015 according to information gathered by Insecurity Insight. NGOs with sufficient resources and senior…

      Article 2017 English

      Guide to selecting appropriate Crisis Management Insurance

      Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management, Private Security Providers

      This guidance document (2017) was developed by Harry Linnell who is a Crisis Management Insurance Broker at RKH Specialty. It provides guidance to NGOs on the questions to consider before taking out crisis management insurance.

      Guidance Material 2017 English