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
Protect Aid Workers: rapid support for aid workers in need
No safety net for aid workers Aid workers on the frontlines of humanitarian action put themselves at risk every day. Some may be in conflict…
19 Aug 2024 Blog
Neutrality, Access and Making Localisation Work | GISF Webinar Recording
Tuesday 25 June, 14:00-15:30 BST | 09:00-10:30 ET This latest GISF webinar unpacked some of the key challenges in conceptualising and operationalising the principle of neutrality. It looked at how the role of neutrality in acceptance-based strategies has evolved over…
27 Jun 2024 Resource
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 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
Are neutrality, localisation and acceptance still inextricably linked in security? | GISF at HNPW
Summary Adhering to the principle of neutrality is crucial for the safety of humanitarian workers and operations. However, in highly fragmented and politicised environments,…
23 Feb 2024 Event
OCHA | Localisation Vision & Strategy: Humanitarian Country Team, South Sudan
The South Sudan HCT vision and strategy on the localisation of humanitarian response is accompanied by an action plan with targets and timelines, which can be updated, adapted, and revised as needed, reflecting the HCT commitments. These targets and timelines…
25 Sep 2023 Resource
Call for Proposals
GISF is seeking to hire a consultant or team of consultants to carry out research for its forthcoming publication on Good practices, lessons learnt, and…
20 Jun 2023 News
Making Sense of ‘localisation’ in Sudan
The Conflict Sensitivity Facility (CSF) released the following working paper, Making sense of ‘localisation’ in Sudan, it identifies and explores themes that are relevant to aid’s conflict sensitivity. Please note that this paper was written before conflict erupted in Sudan on…
23 May 2023 Resource