Library
The library is part of an EISF project to build an extensive online knowledge centre on humanitarian security, to encourage policy sharing and facilitate the better-informed review and refreshing of security management by NGOs. All documents are open-source and free to download.
If you have authored, published or are aware of any documents which could contribute to this library, please bring it to the attention of the EISF Projects and Membership Officer. If documents are sensitive, all organisational affiliation can be removed before posting.
Documents in languages other than English are particularly welcome.
Use the tools below to search the library by topic, region, date or keyword.
Please note - as part of the website re-structuring, documents which previously appeared under Security Management Resources are now included here.
- Engaging Private Security Providers: A guideline for Non-governmental Organisations 2011
- Engager les services d’Entreprises de sécurité privées: Orientations à l’intention des organisations non gouvernementales 2011
- Conference report on the involvement of the private security sector in humanitarian assistance operations in Africa 2011
- « Afghan Road » : la guerre privatisée d’Afghanistan 2011
-
The Private Security Companies (PSCs) Dilemma in Afghanistan
2010
- The Private Security Companies (PSCs) Dilemma in Afghanistan 2010
- International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers 2010
-
Private Security Companies
2010
Organisational SOP: Advice note on Private Security Companies
- Fusing Privatisation of Security with Peace and Security Initiatives 2010
- Conference Report: The Involvement of the Private Security Sector in Peacekeeping Missions 2010
- The Public Cost of Private Security in Afghanistan 2009
- Private Military and Security Companies and Humanitarian Action 2009
- The Use of Private Security Providers and Services in Humanitarian Operations 2008
- The Montreux Document: On Pertinent International Legal Obligations and Good Practices for States Related to Operations of Private Military and Security Companies During Armed Conflict 2008
- Code of Conduct: Tool for Self-Regulation for Private Military and Security Companies 2008
- Security Privatisation: Challenges and Opportunities 2008
- Do Private Security Companies Have a Role in Ensuring the Security of Local Populations and Aid Workers? 2007
- Private Security Enters the Humanitarian Field - Humanitarians and Private Security Companies: Time for Dialogue 2006
- Promoting compliance of private security and military companies with international humanitarian law 2006
- The Impact of Security Privatisation on Humanitarian Action 2006
- Commercial Security in Humanitarian and Post-Conflict Settings: An Exploratory Study 2006
- Humanitarian Action, NGOs and the Privatisation of the Military 2004
Subscribe for EISF updates
RSS
Twitter-
Events
-
Personal Security for Humanitarian Staff
28 May 2013
Wellingborough, near London, United KingdomClarity's courses aim to equip Humanitarian Staff with skills to both prevent and respond to the most prevalent security threats they face in the c...
-
Security Guard Training Level 2
30 May 2013
Nyala, SudanGuards are the frontline of the security of staff and property in organisations’ offices, residences and warehouses. For effective prevention...
-
Security Awareness and First Aid Training (SAFA)
03 Jun 2013
West Sussex, United KingdomThis training has been developed to meet the need for cost-effective and risk-appropriate Personal Security and First Aid Training for staff in the...
See all events