Maintaining a Commitment to Communities in Haiti
Context Analysis
We recently spoke with Prospery Raymond, the country representative for several NGOs operating in Haiti, who shared insights on the current operating environment.
22 Dec 2022
Blog
With regular contributions from the GISF Secretariat and guest experts, the GISF Blog explores a range of topical, contextual and theoretical developments affecting the practice of humanitarian SRM.
The IRC Emergency Watchlist 2023: five implications for humanitarian security risk management
Context Analysis, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, NGO Security Management
The opinions expressed here are the author’s own and do not reflect the views of the International Rescue Committee. For over a decade, the International…
19 Dec 2022
We Need to Talk About Local Action and Acceptance: a review of the 2022 SOHS report
Acceptance, Local Action
Global humanitarian needs are at their highest level since World War II. Today, more than 300 million people need assistance. The number…
29 Nov 2022
Glamour and Blitz: a woman in security in the Middle East
Context Analysis, Gender, Inclusivity
I find myself at crossroads in my career, as my diverse background and desire to provide a safe and secure environment for those…
15 Nov 2022
Managing a Cyber Security Crisis: digital resilience in the aid sector
Technology
International organisations are increasingly aware of the evolving technological landscape in hyperconnected societies and the implications for protecting data and digital supply chains.
31 Oct 2022
Collaborating, Learning, and Breaking Down Silos: GISF’s Autumn Forum 2022
Acceptance, Civil-Military, Communications, Humanitarian Programmatic Issues, NGO Security Management, Safety, Access, Partnerships
Conversations on collaboration One conversation delved into the importance of civil-military coordination through the lens of contextual analysis and research. The session began with an…
18 Oct 2022
Effective Security in Emergencies: responding to the Pakistan floods
Climate
Just before the August bank holiday weekend, I learned from our lead for disaster monitoring that ShelterBox might consider a response to the…
3 Oct 2022
Of Black Swans and Worst-Case Scenarios: how humanitarians contend with collateral violence and catastrophic risk
NGO Security Management
Just before the 1000kg truck bomb exploded outside the UN headquarters in Baghdad’s Canal Hotel in August 2003, the humanitarians inside were going…
20 Sep 2022
Inclusivity in Humanitarian Security: reflections from GISF’s New York roundtable
Inclusivity
The time was ripe for a safe and open look to identify the problems and key challenges facing an inclusive, person-centred approach to…
6 Sep 2022
Ten years on: learning from the Steve Dennis case
Duty of Care
Why now? It’s been ten years since a complex incident in Kenya prompted significant change within NGO SRM. The repercussions…
19 Aug 2022