Glamour and Blitz: a woman in security in the Middle East
I find myself at crossroads in my career, as my diverse background and desire to provide a safe and secure environment for those…
15 Nov 2022 Blog
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HNPW & GISF | Complete session summaries, resources and recordings 2022
Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) The Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) is the annual event of the LEP (leading-edge programme) and the largest event of its kind. This year, the HNPW brought together more than 5000 experts in…
1 Jun 2022 Resource
Toward Inclusive Security: the impact of ‘race’, ethnicity and nationality on aid workers’ security
‘Race’, ethnicity and nationality have a significant impact on the security of aid workers. However, this impact has been insufficiently explored, with conversations often remaining sensitive, if not taboo. While organisations have begun to use staff profiles to better understand…
17 May 2022 Resource
GISF Webinar | The Challenges of Humanitarian Acceptance | Recording
On 20th April, GISF held The Challenges of Humanitarian Acceptance webinar which explored how Acceptance is one of the founding pillars of NGOs’ security risk management (SRM) strategies to ensure both humanitarian access and the safety of their staff and…
27 Apr 2022 Resource
Storytelling for Learning: using engaging, ethical Stories for effective security training
Security training over the past 20+ years has mostly followed linear teaching methods that rely on the provision of information and/or technical tools as…
19 Apr 2022 Blog
Whistleblower protection guidance
Creating an environment that protects and enables reporters of misconduct or wrongdoing. Safe and effective whistleblowing protects everyone involved with aid: the people affected by crises, aid workers and the organisation itself. By identifying problems or harm, organisations can ensure…
22 Mar 2022 Resource
International Women’s Day 2022: ‘breaking the bias’ in humanitarian security risk management
This year’s International Women’s Day seeks to ‘break the bias’, moving past biases and stereotypes to create a world that recognises, involves and enables women…
8 Mar 2022 Blog
Keeping up with COVID-19: essential guidance for NGO security risk managers – Module A3: Working with partners and the localisation agenda
Module A3: ‘Working with partners and the localisation agenda’ is in Section (A) ‘Policy and Planning’ of our three part series ‘Keeping up with COVID-19: Essential guidance for NGO security risk management’. The COVID-19 pandemic has – by necessity –…
15 Dec 2021 Resource
Two Steps for INGO Security Managers to Tackle Inequity in Global Safety and Security Infrastructures
The global conversation in our sector about race is essential and overdue. Diversity in our global workforces contributes toward our ability to meet our missions,…
10 Nov 2021 Blog
Meet GISF Member Simona Mortolini – a driving force for inclusive security risk management in the humanitarian sector
A focus on gender and diversity One of GISF’s most notable characteristics is the diversity of experience within its membership. A telling example is…
26 Oct 2021 Blog