Archive:
As a subject of humanitarian policy and practice, security risk management (SRM) has been an active and growing – yet largely understudied – area of operations. Only a small number of comprehensive, sector-wide analyses of SRM have been published over…
In 2022, 444 aid workers were injured, kidnapped, or killed worldwide. Among the aid workers working on the front lines…
The Global Humanitarian Overview is an annual assessment of global humanitarian needs and how to respond to them. This document provides an analysis of the drivers of needs and an overview of the resources required to support people targeted for…
This GISF research article identifies the unique elements in urban environments and the humanitarian security risk management (SRM) considerations resulting from these dynamics. With urbanisation on the rise worldwide and the proliferation of humanitarian responses in densely populated areas, understanding…
Security threats facing humanitarian and health workers have hit record levels in recent years, with modern warfare taking a heavy toll on the sector. In…
Changes in context Almost three years since the February 2021 military takeover, the people of Myanmar remain exposed to an unrelenting political, human rights, economic and humanitarian crisis. The dire situation is posing grave protection risks for civilians, limiting access…
Since violence seriously escalated in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories on 07 October, Insecurity Insight has identified at least 94 incidents of violence against or obstruction of access to health care. Download the resource from the box on the…
UNRWA Situation Report #6 on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, 16 October 2023 [EN/AR]. Download the English and Arabic version from the box on the left.
NGOs operate in dynamic environments containing a range of ever-evolving threats. To keep their staff and programmes safe, it is crucial for organisations to respond…
We are thrilled to announce that our Security Risk Management Essentials Certificate, developed in collaboration with Disaster Ready, is now available…