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NGO Security Management

Somalia: latest security incidents

Some analysts looked at the 2012 elections in Somalia as a possible turning point for the country, and the first months afterwards saw a renewed sense of optimism. Unfortunately, that possibility has yet to materialise and the country continues to be plagued by security concerns. In fact, the UN has warned that a food crisis similar to that witnessed in 2011 is possible if current aid funding is not increased significantly. Operational difficulties are evident; in August 2013, MSF decided to pull out of Somalia due to safety reasons. Since then, the security situation has continued to deteriorate.

21 Feb 2014 Blog

Myanmar: humanitarian assistance hampered by insecurity in Rakhine state

On February 2nd, protests broke out in Rakhine state, an area of constant instability in Myanmar. Some 3,000 people gathered in Sittwe to demand more weaponry and powers for local police. According to different sources, protesters were also “calling for INGOs to leave the locality within a week.” Referencing the longstanding clashes between Muslims and Buddhists, which were particularly violent in 2012 and 2013, protesters carried banners stating “do not accept the countries who bias toward Bengali”, and “don't want UN organisations that bias toward Bengali”.

7 Feb 2014 Blog

Managing the Message: Communication and media management in a security crisis

Managing the Message: Communication and Media Management in a Security Crisis, a guide written by Sara Davidson (2013), offers guidance on communication and media management following a critical incident involving one or more members of national or international staff. Communication and…

1 Oct 2013 Resource

Security Audits

Security Audits (2013) provides a simple guide which can be used to examine the security management system of an organisation. A security management system (SMS) audit is an evidence-based review of the system’s structure and functions and a test of the…

1 Sep 2013 Resource

Office Closure

Office Closure (2013) considers the processes required to close an office or programme while minimising risks to staff, the organisation, and programmes. This Guide is intended for use in either a planned closure, or a closure which is forced by contextual…

24 Apr 2013 Resource

The Cost of Security Risk Management for NGOs

The Cost of Security Risk Management for NGOs (2013) explores the costs related to safety and security management for aid programmes. It aims to assist all aid practitioners to determine their risk management expenditure more accurately, and demonstrate an evidence-based…

15 Mar 2013 Resource

Family First: Liaison and support during a crisis

Family First: Liaison and support during a crisis addresses the stages of planning, delivery and review of Family Support by an NGO during a crisis. It is intended for CMT staff who must support the family liaison process, as well as…

1 Feb 2013 Resource

La famille avant tout : soutien et liaison en situation de crise

En assurant la liaison et en apportant un soutien à la famille, on peut jouer un rôle vital dans la résolution d’une crise, en veillant à ce que l’organisation puisse organiser une réponse concertée, à ce que l’information soit gérée…

1 Feb 2013 Resource

Gender and Security: Guidelines for mainstreaming gender in security risk management

Gender and security is a complex issue, and this research by Christine Persaud found that there are different levels of comprehension of what it means in humanitarian and development assistance practice. The differences in gendered behaviour, bias, and learning have a…

1 Sep 2012 Resource

Incident Statistics in Aid Worker Safety and Security Management

Over the past decade we have seen the increased circulation of safety and security incident-related numbers and statistics. Incident statistics on safety and security are useful tools for organisations to provide them with information on the changing nature of threats,…

13 Mar 2012 Resource