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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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      Sahel and West Africa Terrorism Briefing: Podcast (Members only content)

      Acceptance, Civil-Military, Context Analysis, NGO Security Management

      This Risk Advisory podcast has been developed out of a briefing held exclusively for GISF members at their offices in London in November 2019. The intelligence briefing explored the terrorism threat faced by foreign organisations operating in the Sahel and…

      Podcast 2019 English

      Securing aid worker safety through effective budgeting

      Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance

      Over the summer of 2019, the European Interagency Security Forum (GISF) has been lobbying aid and donor organisations around the world. Aimed at improving the budgeting processes for aid worker safety and security, the ‘At What Cost?’ movement gained traction…

      Article 2019 English

      About GISF 2020

      NGO Security Management

      The European Interagency Security forum (EISF) is an independent network of humanitarian Security Focal Points who represent NGOs operating internationally and is committed to strengthening humanitarian security risk management to allow greater access to and impact for crisis-affected populations. 

      Other 2019 English GISF publication

      Securing aid worker safety through effective budgeting

      Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance

      Over the summer of 2019, the European Interagency Security Forum (EISF) has been lobbying aid and donor organisations around the world. Aimed at improving the budgeting processes for aid worker safety and security, the ‘At What Cost?’ movement gained traction…

      Academic Resource 2019 English

      GISF Forum Notes: Rome, September 2019 (Members only content)

      Civil-Military, Climate, Communications, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management, Technology, Local Action, Access

      Challenges and Opportunities Lauren D’Amore (OFDA), presented a brief update of OFDA funding for humanitarian security risk management. Lisa Reilly lead this session to discuss current challenges and opportunities for INGOs, in terms of security risk management. Members were encouraged…

      GISF Forum Notes 2019 English GISF publication

      The Employee Cycle and 13 Security Tips

      Gender, Human Rights, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance

      These graphics were developed to give a basic overview of security considerations to be made throughout the employee cycle, from recruitment to termination. They were presented at the CHS Alliance Humanitarian Human Resources Conference 2019.

      Other 2019 English

      How Sexual Misconduct Threatens the Security Industry

      Gender, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Private Security Providers

      This article by Julie Anne Friend (2018) explores the under-discussed phenomenon of sexual misconduct in the security industry. The author discusses personal experiences and the experiences of others, and suggests specific ways in which the security sector can work together…

      Article 2019 English

      Key trends in global humanitarian assistance

      Context Analysis, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues

      This factsheet provides clear and independent top-line analysis of the latest data on humanitarian and crisis-related financing. The Global Humanitarian Assistance Report 2019 – to be published by Development Initiatives in September – will build on this, presenting the most…

      Other 2019 English