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Against a backdrop of 674 ribbons – each representing a humanitarian worker killed in service since the start of 2024 – the Declaration was launched.
London, United Kingdom – 21 September 2025 NGOs welcome today’s launch of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel at the UN General Assembly,…
In 2006, a group of security managers formed the European Interagency Security Forum (EISF), establishing a peer-led space for trust-building and practical learning. As the sector professionalised, EISF helped shape the policies and tools that now underpin aid delivery in…
Effective engagement of executive leadership is essential for establishing and sustaining security risk management (SRM) as a strategic priority in aid organisations. However, as outlined in the GISF & Humanitarian Outcomes 2024 report, State of Practice: The Evolution of SRM…
Les drones armés représentent une menace croissante dans les contextes humanitaires, et leur utilisation devrait continuer à s’intensifier. Autrefois rares, ils sont désormais une caractéristique…
London, United Kingdom – 12 June 2025 The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) welcomes the UK International Development Committee’s report concluding its parliamentary inquiry…
In an era marked by shifting alliances, strategic rivalries, and renewed geopolitical tensions, the concept of neutrality is being redefined. What does it mean to…
The past two years have seen the highest number of aid worker fatalities ever recorded. The Good Practice Review 8 (GPR8) is a timely and…
Armed drones are an escalating threat in humanitarian settings, with their use expected to grow. Once rare, they are now a defining feature in conflicts…
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.