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The rapid Taliban takeover of Kabul in summer 2021 stunned the world, defying the expectations of casual onlookers and experts alike. The humanitarian response was an extreme example of crisis decision-making under conditions of radical uncertainty. This study seeks to…
The GISF NGO Security Collaboration Guide provides NGO security staff with advice and practical resources to support them in facilitating effective security collaboration with other organisations operating in the same context. The guide highlights the different models and options for…
Historically, GISF has struggled to understand the influence of its activities on decision-making and SRM practices at the operational level. To better understand how GISF’s activities have contributed to improved information sharing, strengthened SRM practices, and enhanced SRM knowledge and…
The GISF Snapshot Mid-Year Report January – June 2022 features some of GISF’s highlights of 2022 so far, and serves to inform members of the impact GISF has had on NGO security management during this period. This is presented through…
On August 31st, GISF hosted a roundtable on the evolving situation in Pakistan following extreme floods. The aim of this roundtable discussion, facilitated by GISF, was to provide members with an opportunity to share information, concerns, and questions on responses…
For decades, aid workers have responded to increasing humanitarian needs in complex environments while facing serious threats and access challenges. Security risk management (SRM) has become crucial in allowing humanitarians to deliver aid despite these obstacles, and the sector’s professionalisation…
Insecurity is the greatest barrier to access for humanitarian assistance. How exactly can security risk management help us to achieve safe, sustainable access for communities facing crises? Our new video explains what SRM is, why you need to know about…
Developed in collaboration with DisasterReady and Insecurity Insight, this free assessment-based certificate programme enables humanitarian organisations and staff to understand the basic principles and practices behind security risk management, strengthen their security capacity and systematise security risk management processes and…
The upcoming poll in Kenya is likely to be fiercely fought. Both of the main candidates, William Ruto and Raila Odinga, have indicated that they will challenge the result if they lose the presidential vote. And with the memory of…
Desde que hay registro de las agresiones contra el personal humanitario, quienes trabajan en ONG nacionales y locales (ONGN/L) de todo el mundo han estado expuestas/os a riesgos de seguridad. Mientras continúan los esfuerzos por “localizar” la ayuda y, con…