Unknown Unknowns: introducing new technologies to NGO security platforms
GISF at the fourth Annual United Nations Security Symposium Last month, I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at the…
25 Jul 2024 Blog
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NGO Security Management
“Change is the only constant”: reflections from Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) 2024
The power of community There is no other area of work quite like humanitarianism. Professionals in the sector cover every part…
5 Jul 2024 Blog
Saving lives by enhancing humanitarian logos
There has been a worrying increase in attacks on humanitarian organisations in recent times. In fact, 2023 was a record-breaking year for aid worker…
18 Jun 2024 Blog
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
In the Spotlight: can recent media attention support advocacy for better humanitarian security?
The power of advocacy – building positive change in the wake of tragedy On 22 May, 2017, the United Kingdom suffered one of its worst…
21 May 2024 Blog
Humanitarian Outcomes | No easy choice: A humanitarian’s guide to ethical, principled decision making
Humanitarians often face difficult ethical dilemmas: from immediate operational choices to bigger strategic questions. A dilemma is defined by the need to choose between two or more difficult options that could have negative consequences. A dilemma means that there is…
13 May 2024 Resource
Insecurity Insight & International Rescue Committee | The impact of violence against health care on the health of children and mothers: A case study in three health zones in Eastern DRC
This report highlights the severe impacts of attacks on health care facilities documented globally in 2022, with a focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where significant violence has disrupted access to medical services. In particular, the provinces of…
1 May 2024 Resource
ICVA | NGO Coordination Resource Centre
The NGO Coordination Resource Centre, is a comprehensive platform designed by ICVA to enhance NGO coordination in humanitarian contexts. This ‘one-stop shop’ connects NGOs with vital resources, guidance, and tools, fostering effective collaboration and linking with other humanitarian mechanisms.
1 May 2024 Resource
Find the Gaps, Fill the Gaps: reflections on GISF’s journey and our vision for the future
An anniversary is usually an occasion to celebrate. And reflecting on my one year in post as Executive Director of GISF, I can see that…
30 Apr 2024 Blog
INSO | 2023 Snapshot Abductions of NGO Staff
This INSO report analyses data from across 16 high-risk countries where INSO had a field presence, providing an overview of abductions based on region, perpetrating actor, and motivation, alongside recommendations and contexts to watch for 2024. In 2023 INSO recorded 60…
27 Mar 2024 Resource