GISF’s interactive glossary is released in four languages!
In security risk management, acronyms and technical terms are part of daily life. Having a common language enables us to be precise in our communications.
21 Nov 2024 News
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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
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
Risk Attitude: defining our limits
Today’s context of heightened risk Earlier this year, GISF published its State of Practice report, reflecting on the changes…
16 Sep 2024 Blog
“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
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
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
Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) | Event recap: Community engagement with armed actors
Earlier this month, HPG hosted a discussion on communities engaging in dialogue with armed actors to reduce violence and improve protection, and the implications this has on peace, humanitarian and protection actors. You can find the full event recap here.
27 Mar 2024 Resource
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
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