The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) has published a new research article identifying the unique security issues of urban environments, and the impact of these dynamics on a humanitarian...
Safety & Security
Introduction
This page brings together the most relevant information on aid worker safety and security from ReliefWeb's extensive collection of humanitarian content. The two main columns show substantive reports such as safety manuals and guidelines, statistical reports on security incidents involving aid workers, and analysis of the implications of engaging with private security providers and the role of peacekeepers in humanitarian interventions.
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Good Practices, lessons learned, and the unique challenges affecting security risk management in urban humanitarian responses
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Attacks on Health Care - Bi-Monthly News Brief (01 - 13 November 2023)
At Least 1843 Attacks on Health Care So Far in 2023 Monitoring by Insecurity Insight has identified at least 1843 attacks on health care in 62 countries and territories between 01 January and 21...
Issue Brief: Attacks on healthcare and Impacts on Physical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Services in the Gaza Strip (November 2023)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that at least 521 people, including 16 medical workers, have been killed in 137 “attacks on health care” in Gaza as of November 12. On 15th October...
News
M23 Escalations: Humanitarian Coordination in Action
During the most recent M23 escalations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), INSO's country team has been working on ensuring that NGOs have access to reliable and up-to-date information,...
UN experts deeply concerned over 'scholasticide’ in Gaza
GENEVA (18 April 2024) – UN experts* today expressed grave concern over the pattern of attacks on schools, universities, teachers, and students in the Gaza Strip, raising serious alarm over the...
Press Statement on Humanitarian Workers and Threat of Famine in Gaza (SC/15658)
SC/15658 The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Vanessa Frazier (Malta): The members of the Security Council expressed grave concern over the Israeli air...
Evaluation & Lessons Learned
La salud mental importa: Informe de progreso de la salud mental y las actividades de apoyo psicosocial dentro del Movimiento Internacional de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja, octubre 2023
Please refer to the attached file.
La santé mentale compte: Rapport sur les progrès en matière de santé mentale (SM) et d'activités de soutien psychosocial (SPS) au sein du Mouvement International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissante-Rouge, octobre 2023
Please refer to the attached file.
Evaluation of the UNICEF L3 response in Afghanistan (August 2021–March 2023) - Final Evaluation Report
Executive Summary Introduction This evaluation examines UNICEF’s Level 3 response to the humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan, which lasted between September 2021 and June 2023. The evaluation...
Maps and Infographics
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Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel - reported humanitarian impact, 17 April 2024 at 15:00
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Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel - reported humanitarian impact, 15 April 2024 at 15:00
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Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel - reported humanitarian impact, 12 April 2024 at 15:00
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M23 Escalations: Humanitarian Coordination in Action
During the most recent M23 escalations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), INSO's country team has been working on ensuring that NGOs have access to reliable and up-to-date information,...
Escalation of violence and impacts on persons with disabilities and persons with injuries in the West Bank - Factsheet (April 2024)
Escalation of violence in West Bank Within the context of the West Bank, Palestinians are constantly exposed to violence, which results in new injuries, long-term impairments and disabilities, and...
UN experts deeply concerned over 'scholasticide’ in Gaza
GENEVA (18 April 2024) – UN experts* today expressed grave concern over the pattern of attacks on schools, universities, teachers, and students in the Gaza Strip, raising serious alarm over the...