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The why and how of good security risk management: GISF and DisasterReady WebTalks

GISF has partnered with DisasterReady.org to launch two WebTalks on the why and how of good security risk management. Watch Gareth Owen from Save the Children UK speak about why security risk management is important for humanitarian programming, and Lisa Reilly from GISF talk about how to implement good security risk management.

15 Aug 2017 Blog

The why and how of good security risk management: GISF and DisasterReady WebTalks

Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, NGO Security Management

GISF has partnered with DisasterReady.org to launch two WebTalks on the why and how of good security risk management. Watch Gareth Owen from Save the Children UK speak about why security risk management is important for humanitarian programming, and Lisa Reilly from GISF talk about how to implement good security risk management.

15 Aug 2017

GISF Guides on DisasterReady Learning Platform

NGO Security Management

GISF and DisasterReady have partnered to launch three GISF guides on DisasterReady's learning platform, which provide an overview of the key elements of NGO security risk management from headquarters to field level.

3 Jul 2017

Launch of new GISF guide – Security Risk Management: a basic guide for smaller NGOs

Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Safety

GISF is very pleased to announce the publication of our newest guide: 'Security Risk Management: a basic guide for smaller NGOs'

29 Jun 2017

Launch of new GISF guide – Security Risk Management: a basic guide for smaller NGOs

GISF is very pleased to announce the publication of our newest guide: 'Security Risk Management: a basic guide for smaller NGOs'

29 Jun 2017 Blog

A glimpse into the March 2017 GISF Forum

In this blog, Hélène Cardona shares key points from three of the March 2017 GISF Forum sessions: looking at an organisation’s responsibilities towards staff members, staff and their individual needs, and the much broader topic of international humanitarian law.

26 Jun 2017 Blog

Managing cumulative trauma and stress: 7 signs to watch out for

In this blog, Fiona Dunkley shares her experiences of managing cumulative trauma and stress among aid workers. She highlights 7 signs to watch out for to support colleagues who might be experiencing cumulative stress or trauma.

12 Jun 2017 Blog

Survey – Managing the security of staff with diverse profiles

Gender, Human Rights, Legal Obligations, NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Safety

GISF is currently conducting research into how NGOs should manage the security of staff with diverse profiles, balancing staff security while still respecting their employees’ rights to privacy, equality and inclusion. Please take the survey to inform the research!

31 May 2017

From security levels to scenario planning

Context Analysis, NGO Security Management

In this op-ed, Gonzalo de Palacios discusses the pros and cons of security levels versus scenario planning.

18 May 2017

From security levels to scenario planning

In this op-ed, Gonzalo de Palacios discusses the pros and cons of security levels versus scenario planning.

18 May 2017 Blog