Cameras Vulnerable To Hacking During Skype Calls
Equipment, NGO Security Management
Research from the cyber security company Synack detailing a method used by hackers to access any virtual call made via Skype (2016).
Article 2017 English
Resources
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Family Support in Abductions (Members only content)
NGO Security Management
A presentation on supporting family members during an abduction, focusing particularly on lessons learned.
Other 2017 English
Global Safety and Security Procedures Example (Members only content)
NGO Security Management
This is a example of an organisation’s global safety and security procedures.
Training Document 2017 English
Hostage Aide Memoire (Members only content)
Safety
This guidance document provides brief advice to hostages to aid them during their abduction.
Guidance Material 2017 English
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
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