Global Interagency Security Forum Newsletter 3/21/2023

 

News   Events   Blogs   Resources   Vacancies  Spotlight GISF at HNPW 2023 What are the security initiatives you need to know about to keep yourself and your colleagues safe? Join us between 17-28 April, both virtually and in Geneva, for a wide range of sessions exploring the greatest opportunities and challenges facing security risk management (SRM) for humanitarians. From people management to organisational culture, and more, discover why SRM matters for your role, and identify how you can integrate security practices to help enable sustainable programmes supporting crisis-affected communities.  Find out more about our sessions and register today. The GISF Blog: exploring the latest issues affecting humanitarian security View all Humanitarian Access & Security Management: considerations for security staff by Eileen Morrow Acceptance, access constraints, and staff and programme security are closely intertwined. That’s why, in this blog, Eileen Morrow, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at ICVA, delves into the access challenges regularly confronting humanitarians and reflects on how security staff can support their organisations to mitigate the risks that arise. Resources enabling safe humanitarian action View all Introduction to Saving Lives Together Training Video This short training video introduces Saving Lives Together (SLT) and explores how it can support SRM in the humanitarian sector by enhancing information sharing, coordination, and collaboration. Ideal for trainings, team meetings, events, or individual learning, this video enables security staff, country directors, senior leadership, and more to utilise this valuable framework.  Insights from a Security Manager: managing operations in complex environments | GISF Podcast In the first episode of our new podcast series, Evolving NGO Security Risk Management, we spoke to Mila Shutova (Security Advisor at Christian Aid) about the complexities facing security managers today. As well as looking at the conflict in Ukraine, this episode discusses the struggles of operationalising the humanitarian principles, information neutrality, and the importance of protecting staff wellbeing. Updates from across the humanitarian sector View all Insecurity Insight | Destruction and Devastation: One Year of Russia’s Assault on Ukraine’s Health Care System This report documents the devastating impact of Russia’s invasion on Ukraine’s health care system, including those attacks that violate International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Aid Worker Security Database | Signal Alert This alert highlights the significant increase in aid worker abductions in Mali over the last six years, as well as exploring extreme access constraints and rising levels of humanitarian need. Frontline Negotiations | How to Manage (Mis)information in Humanitarian Operations This guidance on false information outlines steps to prevent, respond to, and rebuild trust after targeted misinformation or disinformation attacks against humanitarian operations. WCAPS | Microaggressions Project This survey will inform a review of the microagressions experienced by people of colour in the peace and security field. Please take ten minutes to complete the survey, submissions are anonymous! Vacancies in humanitarian security risk management View all Browse the latest vacancies in humanitarian security risk management on our website. Regional Safety, Security & Access Manager ENA Multiple Locations Possible