Reflections on GISF’s ‘At What Cost?’ Campaign
Following the end of GISF's 'At What Cost?' campaign, this blog gives an account of the campaign's impact so far.
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Following the end of GISF's 'At What Cost?' campaign, this blog gives an account of the campaign's impact so far.
This two-day workshop will take place during AidEx Brussels, and is hosted by GISF and Insecurity Insight. Participants can attend one or both days.
This article by Julie Anne Friend (2018) explores the under-discussed phenomenon of sexual misconduct in the security industry. The author discusses personal experiences and the experiences of others, and suggests specific ways in which the security sector can work together…
As part of the #AtWhatCost campaign, GISF has published an open letter to NGOs and donors about ineffective funding structures for security risk management.
As the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo nears its one-year anniversary, this long-read blog by Aisling Sweeney explores some of the factors behind the hostilities that humanitarians operating in the country are facing. The piece was developed through desk research and discussion with organisations responding to the outbreak.
Beginning 8th July 2019, GISF will be carrying out a month-long campaign entitled At What Cost? that aims to raise awareness about issues with current financial processes for security risk management in aid and donor organisations.
This HDFF-designed training aims to give participants a profound overview of hostage situations, from both the hostage and the management perspective.
This year’s Aid Worker Security Report examines the issue of sexual violence and the differing risks for female and male aid workers in violent operational settings. The Aid Worker Security Database (AWSD) has always tracked incidents of rape and violent…
This GISF blog by Hélène Cardona-Welstead, GISF’s outgoing Projects and Membership Officer, explores employee wellbeing from a security risk management perspective.
The Charity Commission for England and Wales has released a 150-page report concluding its statutory inquiry into Oxfam GB.