Aid Worker Security Report 2014
Again the number of attacks and aid worker victims has increased over the year 2013.
The four previous editions of the Aid Worker Security Report Humanitarian Outcomes (H.O.) have shown a growing trend of assault and violence against aid workers.
Last year the increase in attacks and victims among aid workers was very high. The number of attacks has increased with 45%. With the number of victims rising by 66% to a total of 460! Most of this increase is the result of escalation of conflicts in Syria, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. Over half of the incidents happened in the context of an ambush or roadside attack.
Considering these numbers and vulnerabilities when travelling by road H.O. interviewed staff and asking them the question if much was being done to improve road security. For the majority of the interviewees the answer was no, not much. Most investments that organisations make in terms of time and effort to improve security end up at fixed sites.
The report makes a strong case to the aid community to improve information sharing on incidents and knowledge of best practices. Making security management a dynamic part of your aid operations. Threat analysis and risk assessment should be up to date and mitigating measures adapted to circumstances. The report gives you a starting point to help orientate and prioritise.
Click here to read the Aid Worker Security Report 2014 of Humanitarian Outcomes.