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Humanitarian Security Risk Management

Today's key features of this professional field Humanitarian Security Risk Management is intented to ensure physical and mental condition, as well as reputation, personnel, material and status of organisations during humanitarian operations. Despite being a relatively...

Medical Evacuation Ukraine : Humanitarian Aid Operations

"The war in Ukraine is a brutal crisis that lasts over time » In the event of a medical evacuation from a risk area, particularly in Ukraine, International SOS takes action according to a bespoked protocol. Given the context in Ukraine, there is no standard plan...

Travel Advices Afghanistan

Due to the uncertain political and security environment and the risk of attack and kidnapping due to the presence of Daech, the entire country of Afghanistan remains strictly off-limits. Foreign nationals and business travellers are advised to postpone all travel to...

Kidnap Insurance

Any organisations or NGOs can be a targeted by kidnappers and criminals, especially when its employees reside or travel abroad. Kidnap insurance protects expatriates, their families and volunteers around the world with an unrivalled combination of insurance cover and...

DIHAD 2021 Highlights

The most effective ways to help countries in need were discussed in Dubai last week. Charities, decision-makers, NGOs and institutions came together at the 17th DIHAD, Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development Conference, to discuss the most effective...

Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference & Exhibition

DIHAD, launched in 2004, is considered as the Middle East’s first ever humanitarian aid and development event creating a regional platform for the exchange of humanitarian ideas and practices. Over the years, DIHAD has grown into one of the largest among such events...

Expatriation & New Life: Preparing and Helping Children Integrate

Preparing for an expatriation is often an exciting and stressful exercise for the worker and children. But this new life is also, very often, the one of a whole family that has to be prepared for the departure and the changes. If this decision is often shared as a...

Which profiles are most sought after by NGOs ?

While many people are attracted to the humanitarian sector, working for NGOs is more difficult than you might think. Increasingly specialised, these charitable organisations are looking for professionals with international knowledge and real field experience. For you,...

Dubai International Humanitarian Aid & Development Conference