Global Health, Safety and Well-being Policy Example (Members only content)
Policy Guidance, Safety
This is an example of an organisation’s global health, safety and well-being policy.
Policy Document 2017 English
Resources
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Global Security Policy Example (Members only content)
NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Safety
This is an example of an organisation’s global security policy.
Policy Document 2017 English
The Domestic and External Implications of Zimbabwe’s Economic Reform and Re-engagement Agenda
Context Analysis, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues
This research paper takes a closer look at the domestic and external implications of Zimbabwe’s economic reform and re-engagement agenda.
Paper 2017 English
Moving Target – UK–GCC Relations and the Politics of ‘Extremism’
Context Analysis, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues
This paper by Jane Kinninmont (2016) focuses on the challenges of defining and understanding ‘extremism’ in the context of the Gulf Arab states, and the related issues this creates for UK policy.
Paper 2017 English
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
Humanitarian Action and Non-state Armed Groups: The UK Regulatory Environment
Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management
This paper by Kate Jones (2017) outlines elements of the UK regulatory framework that do or could adversely affect humanitarian action in areas controlled by NSAGs.
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
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