Venezuela: An Overview
Context Analysis, NGO Security Management
This op-ed by Harry Chenevix-Trench gives an overview of the current situation in Venezuela.
Blog 2019
Blogs and Articles
ISO 31000: The Next Step in the Evolution of Humanitarian Security Risk Management?
Context Analysis, NGO Security Management
For those unfamiliar with the ISO 31000 terminology and process, this op-ed aims to serve as a summary of the key benefits of adapting them to the NGO space.
Blog 2018
Developing Strategic Leadership for Humanitarian Security
NGO Security Management
In this blog Lisa Reilly, GISF Executive Director, shares her experience of attending the Strategic Leadership for Humanitarian Security: Business Management Skills for Humanitarian NGO Security professionals course at the IE Business School in Madrid.
Blog 2018
Responding to a crisis: leadership, command or management?
NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance
In this blog, Tom Huntley discusses different approaches that senior managers can take to respond to crises.
Blog 2018
Effective family management during a crisis
Policy Guidance
In this blog, Mike Blyth discusses the importance of effective family support in a crisis and the value of
Blog 2018
Seven aspects to consider when entering a new NGO partnership
Legal Obligations, Policy Guidance
In this blog, Eva Nolle highlights seven key aspects for an INGO to consider with regards to partnerships with an international or local NGO. It is also relevant for other partnerships between local NGOs and organisations engaging contracted services.
Blog 2018
Building an Inclusive Security Risk Management Culture: Musings of the GISF Director
NGO Security Management
On World Humanitarian Day 2018, GISF's Executive Director, Lisa Reilly, considers how NGOs can build a more inclusive security risk management culture.
Blog 2018
Going Local, Going Safely
NGO Security Management, Policy Guidance, Safety
In this blog, Adelicia Fairbanks reflects on a recent event at the ICRC Humanitarium which brought panellists from around the world together to discuss the security challenges posed by the global push towards the localisation of humanitarian action.
Blog 2018
RESPECT – A Resilience Toolkit for Humanitarians
Safety
In this blog, Fiona Dunkley discusses her RESPECT resilience toolkit, created to support security managers and aid workers in building personal resilience.
Blog 2018
Humanitarian access and security challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Context Analysis
In this op-ed, Cosima Cloquet considers the security and access challenges faced by humanitarian actors trying to respond to needs in the Democratic Republic of Congo in light of insecurity, poor governance, and the upcoming elections.
Blog 2018