This page provides a list of key additional resources, organised by GPR8 chapter, for those seeking to explore specific topics in more depth. The resources are listed in English, but where French, Spanish or Arabic versions are also available, these are indicated with ES, FR or AR.
Bickley, S. (2017) Security risk management: a basic guide for smaller NGOs. EISF. (FR, ES, AR)
CHS Alliance (2019) Introduction to duty of care.
cinfo (n.d.) Duty of care under Swiss law.
GISF (n.d.) What is humanitarian security risk management?
Hoppe, K. and Williamson, C. (2016) Dennis vs Norwegian Refugee Council: implications for duty of care. Humanitarian Practice Network.
ICRC (n.d.) The Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols. (FR, ES, AR)
International Organization for Standardization (2018) ISO 31000:2018: Risk management – Guidelines. (FR, ES, AR)
Merkelbach, M. and Kemp, E. (2016) Duty of Care: A review of the Dennis v Norwegian Refugee Council ruling and its implications. EISF.
Arthur, T. and Moutard, L. (2022) Toward inclusive security: The impact of ‘race’, ethnicity, and nationality on aid workers’ security. GISF.
EISF (2018) Managing the security of aid workers with diverse profiles. (FR, ES)
GISF (2021) HNPW | A person-centred approach to security risk management | Resources. (FR, ES, AR)
GISF (n.d.) Inclusive security. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
ICRC (2021) 3.3. Is everyone equally at risk? In SAFE: Security and safety manual for humanitarian personnel. (FR, ES)
Persaud, C. (2012) Gender and security: Guidelines for mainstreaming gender in security risk management. EISF. (FR, ES)
GISF and Humanitarian Outcomes (2024) State of practice: The evolution of security risk management in the humanitarian space. (FR, ES, AR)
GISF (2022) NGO security collaboration guide.
GISF (2023) Humanitarian notification systems: Unpacking the complexities and possibilities (No. 3) [Podcast]. In Evolving NGO security risk management.
GISF (n.d.) NGO security collaboration. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
GISF (n.d.) Saving Lives Together.
IASC (2013) IASC non-binding guidelines on the use of armed escorts for humanitarian convoys.
International Code of Conduct Association (2021) The international code of conduct for private security service providers. (FR, ES)
UN OCHA (n.d.) Civil-military coordination.
CARE International (2014) The CARE International advocacy handbook.
Davidson, S. (2013) Managing the Message: Communication and media management in a security crisis. EISF. (FR)
Humanitarian Outcomes (2024) Aid worker security report 2024. Balancing advocacy and security in humanitarian action.
Oxfam (2019) Civic space monitoring tool. (FR, ES)
Rubenstein, L. and Fairbanks, A. (2018) Evidence based advocacy: How incident information can help. GISF.
Working Group on Protection of Humanitarian Action (2018) Toolkit: Responding to violence against humanitarian action on the policy level.
Bickley, S. (2017) Security risk management: A basic guide for smaller NGOs. EISF. (FR, ES, AR)
GISF (2024) Security risk management (SRM) strategy and policy development: A cross-functional guide. (FR, ES, AR)
ACAPS (December 2025) Humanitarian access overview.
Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (n.d.) The CCHN field manual on frontline humanitarian negotiation. Frontline Negotiations. (FR, ES)
ICRC (2015) ICRC Q&A and lexicon on humanitarian access. International Review of the Red Cross 96(893). (FR, ES)
ICRC (n.d.) Safer access for all national societies. Overview.
ICRC (n.d.) The Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols. (FR, ES, AR)
GISF and Humanitarian Outcomes (2024) State of practice: The evolution of security risk management in the humanitarian space. (FR, ES, AR)
Magone, C., Neuman, M., & Weissman, F. (eds) (2012) Humanitarian negotiations revealed: the MSF experience. (AR)
OCHA (2012) OCHA on message: humanitarian principles. (AR)
Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) (2023) Humanitarian implementation plans (HIPs). Thematic policy annex 2024. General considerations: safe and secure provision of aid.
EISF (2013) The Cost of Security Risk Management for NGOs.
EISF (2013) Risk Management Expense Portfolio (RMEP) Tool.
GISF (2025) Security Budgeting: A guide for national NGOs. (FR)
GISF and Humanitarian Outcomes (2024) State of practice: The evolution of security risk management in the humanitarian space. (FR, ES, AR)
Bickley, S. (2017) Security risk management: a basic guide for smaller NGOs. EISF. (FR, ES, AR)
Finucane, C. (2013) Security audits. EISF. (FR, ES)
The Swiss Centre of Competence for International Cooperation (CINFO). (n.d.). Duty of care maturity model.
EISF (2012) Security management and capacity development: International agencies working with local partners.
GISF and Humanitarian Outcomes (2024) State of practice: The evolution of security risk management in the humanitarian space. (FR, ES, AR)
GISF (2020) Partnerships and security risk management: From the local partner’s perspective. (ES)
GISF (2021) Partnerships and Security Risk Management: a joint action guide for local and international aid organisations. (FR, ES)
Humanitarian Outcomes (2019) NGOs & risk: Managing uncertainty in local-International partnerships (global report).
Bickley, S. (2017) Security risk management: a basic guide for smaller NGOs. EISF. (FR, ES, AR)
GISF (2020) Security to go: a risk management toolkit for humanitarian aid agencies. (FR, ES)
GISF (n.d.) Acceptance analysis. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
GISF (n.d.) Context analysis. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
GISF (n.d.) Risk assessments. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
Fast, L. et al. (2011) The acceptance toolkit: A practical guide to understanding, assessing, and strengthening your organization’s acceptance approach to NGO security management. Save the Children Federation.
GISF (2021) Achieving safe operations through acceptance.
GISF (n.d.) Acceptance analysis template – xlsx. Acceptance analysis. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
UN and IASC (2008) Civil–military guidelines & reference for complex emergencies. UN OCHA.
Bickley, S. (2017) Security risk management: A basic guide for smaller NGOs. EISF. (FR, ES, AR)
GISF (2020) Keeping up with COVID-19: Essential guidance for NGO security risk managers.
GISF (2020) Security to go: a risk management toolkit for humanitarian aid agencies. (FR, ES)
GISF (n.d.) Security plans. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
GISF (n.d.) Contingency plans. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
Safer Edge (2014) Office closure. EISF.
Buth, P. (2010) Crisis management of critical incidents. EISF.
Davidson, S. (2013) Family first: Liaison and support during crisis. EISF.
Davidson, S. (2013) Managing the message: Communication and media management in a security crisis. EISF. (FR)
EISF (2017) Abduction and kidnap risk management.
GISF and Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) (2023) NGO crisis management exercise manual: A guide to developing and facilitating effective exercises. (ES)
Insecurity Insight (n.d.) Security incident information management (SIIM). (FR, ES, AR)
RedR UK, Insecurity Insight and EISF (2017) The security incident information management handbook. (FR, ES, AR)
EISF (2018) Managing the security of aid workers with diverse profiles. (FR, ES)
GISF and Humanitarian Outcomes (2024) State of practice: The evolution of security risk management in the humanitarian space. (FR, ES, AR)
GISF (2020) Module 13: People management. In Security to go: a risk management toolkit for humanitarian aid agencies. (FR, ES)
International NGO Safety & Security Association (n.d.) Certification. (FR, ES, AR)
EISF and InterAction (2014) NGO Safety and Security Training Project: how to create effective security training for NGOs.
GISF (2022) Security and safety training pack.
GISF (2023) NGO crisis management exercise manual: a guide to developing and facilitating effective exercises. (ES)
GISF (n.d.) Security training. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
Humanitarian Outcomes (2023) Aid worker security report 2023 – Security training in the humanitarian sector: Issues of equity and effectiveness.
ICRC (2021) SAFE: Security and safety manual for humanitarian personnel. (FR)
UNDSS (2021) Best practices for inclusive security training.
Persaud, C. (2022) Storytelling for learning: using engaging, ethical stories for effective security training. GISF.
EISF (2017) Abduction and kidnap risk management.
EISF (2019) Managing sexual violence against aid workers: Prevention, preparedness, response and aftercare. (FR, ES)
Linnell, H. (2017) Guide to selecting appropriate crisis management insurance. EISF.
Reilly, L. (2024) Is your mental health covered? Insurance for psychological injury. Bond.
WHO, War Trauma Foundation and World Vision International (2011) Psychological first aid: Guide for field workers. (FR, ES)
American Red Cross (n.d.) First aid training.
DeMers, G. and Wightman, J. (2019) Mass casualty preparedness and response. In O’Connor, F.G., Schoomaker, E.B. and Smith, D.C. (eds) Fundamentals of military medicine. Borden Institute.
Rural Health Information Hub (n.d.) Emergency preparedness and response for mass casualty incidents.
Rural Health Information Hub (n.d.) Partners and collaborators for emergency preparedness and response.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2024). CDC Yellow Book: Health information for international travel 2024.
WHO (2022) Guide: Mass casualty preparedness and response in emergency units. ReliefWeb.
Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (n.d.) Services & activities.
GISF (2020) Module 9: Communication and information security. In Security to go: a risk management toolkit for humanitarian aid agencies. (FR, ES)
GISF (n.d.) Communications technology hub.
WFP (n.d.) Emergency Telecommunications Cluster.
Access Now (2020) Digital security helpline: Self-doxing guide.
Blake, J. (2020) Disinformation and security risk management for NGOs. GISF.
Front Line Defenders (n.d.) Security in-a-box. (FR, ES, AR)
GISF (2020) Module 4: Digital security. In Security to go: a risk management toolkit for humanitarian aid agencies. (FR, ES)
GISF (2023) Online risk to real-life harm: Disinformation and social listening workshop resources.
GISF (n.d.) Digital security. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
GISF (n.d.) Digital security resources. Communications technology and humanitarian delivery.
GISF (n.d.) Resources & background materials (DCS). Digital cyber security.
Insecurity Insight (n.d.) Social media monitoring.
Kumar, M. (2017) Digital security of LGBTQI aid workers: Awareness and response. EISF.
Tactical Tech (n.d.) Holistic security manual.
Bickley, S. (2017) Security risk management: A basic guide for smaller NGOs. EISF. (FR, ES, AR)
GISF (2020) Module 10: Travel safety: airports, vehicles and other means of transport. In Security to go: a risk management toolkit for humanitarian aid agencies. (FR, ES)
GISF (n.d.) Travel and movement. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
IASC (2013) IASC non-binding guidelines on the use of armed escorts for humanitarian convoys.
GISF (2020) Module 8: Security of facilities. In Security to go: a risk management toolkit for humanitarian aid agencies. (FR, ES)
GISF (n.d.) Site security. NGO Security Toolbox. (FR)
International CPTED Association (n.d.) The International Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Association. (FR, ES, AR)
Safer Edge (2014) Office closure. EISF.
Source8 (2015) Office opening: a guide for non-governmental organisations. EISF. (FR)
ICRC (2021) SAFE: Security and safety manual for humanitarian personnel. (FR)
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (n.d.) CTP risk matrix template. Module 3, Step 1, Sub-step 4, Cash in emergencies toolkit. (FR, ES)
The CALP Network (n.d.) Key resources. (FR, ES, AR)
GISF (2020) Module 2: Actor mapping and context analysis. In Security to go: a risk management toolkit for humanitarian aid agencies. (FR, ES)
Humanitarian Outcomes (2021) Aid worker security report 2021. Crime risks and responses in humanitarian operations.
ICRC (2023) Organized Crime, IRRC 923, June. (ES)
Igarapé Institute (n.d.) Humanitarian action in situations other than war (HASOW).
Mohor, D. (2023) Gang violence in Latin America poses a challenge for the aid sector. The New Humanitarian.
International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) (n.d.) ElectionGuide.
OSAC (2019) Surviving a protest.
OSAC (2022) Preparing for election violence.
OSAC (2023) Coups d’état: Thinking through your organization’s response.
EISF (2019) Managing sexual violence against aid workers: Prevention, preparedness, response and aftercare. (FR, ES)
GISF (2022) Managing sexual violence against aid workers [Training]. DisasterReady.
Humanitarian Outcomes (2019) Aid Worker Security Report 2019. Speakable: Addressing sexual violence and gender-based risk in humanitarian aid.
IASC (2023) IASC definition & principles of a victim/survivor centered approach. (FR, ES, AR)
Mazurana, D. and Donnelly, P. (2017) STOP the sexual assault against humanitarian and development aid workers. Feinstein International Center, Tufts University.
Nobert, M. (2017) Humanitarian experiences with sexual violence: Compilation of two years of Report the Abuse data collection. Report the Abuse.
Persaud, C. (2012) Gender and security: Guidelines for mainstreaming gender in security risk management. EISF. (FR, ES)
Buth, P. (2010) Crisis management of critical incidents. EISF.
Davidson, S. (2013) Family first: Liaison and support during a crisis. EISF. (FR)
Davidson, S. (2013) Managing the message: Communication and media management in a security crisis. EISF. (FR)
Hostage International (n.d.) Best practice in family support.
Hostage US (n.d.) Resource Library.
Buth, P. (2010) Crisis management of critical incidents. EISF.
Clamp, D. (2022) Ten years on: Learning from the Steve Dennis case. GISF.
Davidson, S. (2013) Managing the message. Communication and media management in a security crisis. EISF. (FR)
EISF (2017) Abduction and kidnap risk management guide.
Hostage International (n.d.) How we can help.
ICRC (2006) Staying alive: Safety and security guidelines for humanitarian volunteers in conflict areas.
ICRC (2014) Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response: Introductory guidance. For training purposes only.
ICRC (2021) SAFE: Security and safety manual for humanitarian personnel. (FR)
IFRC (2023) Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) hazards. (FR, ES, AR)
National Institute of Justice (2024) Understanding NIJ 0101.06 armor protection levels.
Torelli, C. (2024) Explosive violence monitor 2023. Action on Armed Violence.
UN (2019) Policy on chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear threats and attacks. Security management, Section Q, Chapter 4. (FR)
UNMAS (2015) Landmines, explosive remnants of war and IED safety handbook.
UNMAS (2023) Marking explosive ordnance hazards. IMAS 08.40 third edition. (FR, AR)
Wilson, O. (2017) Counter-terrorism: IED, bomb, and active shooter procedures. Risks Incorporated.