GISF publishes new research on neutrality, access and localisation
Neutrality may seem like a simple idea. It refers to a stance of not supporting either side in a conflict or dispute. But it is…
12 Nov 2024 News
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Neutrality, Access, and Making Localisation Work
Neutrality is one of the four humanitarian principles. It states that humanitarian action must not favour any side in an armed conflict or other dispute. Despite being a central component of humanitarianism, the concept of neutrality is fraught with complexity.…
11 Nov 2024 Resource
Saving lives by enhancing humanitarian logos
There has been a worrying increase in attacks on humanitarian organisations in recent times. In fact, 2023 was a record-breaking year for aid worker…
18 Jun 2024 Blog
Neutrality, Access, and Making Localisation Work | GISF Webinar
Adhering to the principle of neutrality is crucial for the safety of humanitarian workers and operations. However, in highly fragmented and politicised environments,…
4 Jun 2024 Event
Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) | Event recap: Community engagement with armed actors
Earlier this month, HPG hosted a discussion on communities engaging in dialogue with armed actors to reduce violence and improve protection, and the implications this has on peace, humanitarian and protection actors. You can find the full event recap here.
27 Mar 2024 Resource
Recording | State of Practice: The Evolution of Security Risk Management in the Humanitarian Space Launch Event (Washington,D.C.)
On 21 February, GISF and Humanitarian Outcomes hosted an in-person launch of this new global report, assessing the current state of practice in humanitarian security risk management. Participants heard from one of the lead authors of this pivotal report documenting…
7 Mar 2024 Resource
Ensuring access to health care through better security risk management for hospitals in the DRC | Insecurity Insight and IRC
Summary The panel will discuss the learning from an operational approach to assessing the impact of an attack against the health system on health service…
1 Mar 2024 Event
Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Week (HNPW) and GISF 2024
Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) What is HNPW? The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) is the annual event of the Leading-Edge Programme (LEP)…
23 Feb 2024 Event
Networking Event: Challenges and Opportunities for Security, Civil-Military and Access Coordination and Collaboration | GISF at HNPW
Summary The Safety and Security Areas of Common Concern is pleased to welcome all colleagues who work towards achieving safe and sustainable security, civil…
23 Feb 2024 Event
Thriving in Turmoil: How Do We Navigate Dilemmas in High-Risk Environments? | GISF at HNPW
Summary Humanitarians operate in challenging contexts filled with uncertainty and security risks to deliver life-saving assistance. In high-risk environments where armed conflict, terrorism, civil…
23 Feb 2024 Event