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Protect Aid Workers (PAW) is a rapid-response mechanism for aid workers who have experienced security incidents, are under immediate threat of harm, or are facing legal charges due to their work as a humanitarian. The mechanism provides protection grants to…
The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) today announced a new strategic partnership with Track24, to support the protection of aid workers…
Emergency communications work best when the systems are reliable and the messages are human. Integration means planning for both: having backup ways to communicate, and communicating in ways that help staff stay calm and feel supported during critical incidents. This…
Ten years ago, the landmark case of Steve Dennis, which found an NGO legally liable for a failure in duty of care, marked a turning point for our sector. Since then, expectations of boards and senior leaders have only grown,…
As the operational environment for humanitarian work becomes increasingly complex the risk of arbitrary arrest and detention of humanitarian staff—particularly national staff—is a growing concern.
GISF held its inaugural Global Security Risk and Policy Conference in Dublin from 26-27 February 2025. The event was themed around resourcing and funding security risk management. We were pleased to welcome over 100 attendees to the Conference. These included…
With violence against aid workers on the rise and impunity pervasive, protecting humanitarian workers is an urgent priority on the global agenda. This session will…
On 11 March, GISF’s Executive Director, Jon Novakovic, gave evidence at the UK Parliament on the subject of aid worker security. This…
Being an aid worker can be a dangerous job. In fact, in 2024, a record number of aid workers were killed. That’s…
In early 2024, a group of NGOs launched Protect Aid Workers. This new mechanism provides financial assistance and legal aid to humanitarian workers facing security incidents or immediate threats arising from their work. These include cases of violence, kidnapping, arrests,…