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Module A6: Preparing for ‘the new normal’ is in Section (A) ‘Policy and Planning’ of our three part series ‘Keeping up with COVID-19: Essential guidance for NGO security risk management’. Since the World Health Organisation declared a global pandemic in…
Module A2: ‘Information Management’ is in Section (A) ‘Policy and Planning’ of our three part series ‘Keeping up with COVID-19: Essential guidance for NGO security risk management’. As a consequence of the global pandemic the volume of information required to…
GISF partnered with Disaster Ready to turn our ‘Digital Security’ module into a short, interactive course accessible on their platform. The module outlines basic measures that ensure sound digital practices and mitigate risks faced by operations and staff. The COVID-19…
GISF is pleased to announce the addition of a new module, ‘Preparing for the “new normal”’, to its series ‘Keeping up with COVID-19: Essential guidance for NGO…
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact not only the security risks that NGOs face, but also the way risk treatment measures are developed, implemented, and communicated to staff. As we get used to new ways of working with COVID-19, and…
GISF is pleased to announce the addition of a new module, Contracting Private Security Providers, to it guide Security to go: a risk management toolkit…
Security to go: a risk management toolkit for humanitarian aid agencies is intended to provide a simple, easy-to-use guide for non-security experts to quickly set up basic safety, security and risk management systems in new contexts or rapid onset emergency…
For some, the digitisation of the humanitarian sphere is a crisis. For others, it’s a door to a world of unforeseen opportunities. Whatever way you look at it, digitisation has the potential to present real risks to NGOs and their…
The changing contextual dynamics also include COVID-19’s impact on humanitarian security risk management. Broader security risk management, which also focuses on community acceptance, should too…
On 15 April 2020, the launch of the Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) was marked by a dynamic virtual event, complete with thought-provoking speakers and discussions. If you missed the interactive event or just want a reminder of some of the highlights, this blog will provide you with a quick overview.