Data on People in Danger
Insecurity Insight examines threats facing people living and working in dangerous environments. Our innovative data collection and analysis methods generate insights relevant for aid workers, aid agencies and those concerned with the protection of health workers, educators, IDPs and refugees. Our aim is to empower those who deliver vital services and to give voices to those affected by insecurity
Helping those who help others
Insecurity Insight is a Humanitarian to Humanitarian (H2H) organisation which delivers data products and services to humanitarian and aid organisations, advocacy groups and researchers. By offering our innovation ideas, tools, data and methodologies, we can enable other organisations to assist and protect people affected by disaster and conflict. We are committed to the humanitarian principles.
A voice for those ignored
Existing reporting systems throughout the aid industry ignore uncomfortable truths. Starting with the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid workplace, Insecurity Insight is launching a Report to us mechanism for the purpose of analysis and advocacy.
Local information from social media
Rumours and real information on local conditions spread quickly on social media. We are exploring how aid agencies can make sense of this and respond adequately. We collaborate with the Standby Task Force to collect local information using their digital and social media networks on issues affecting humanitarian responses.
A flexible team operating globally
Insecurity Insight is a non-for-profit association in conformity with Article 60 of the Swiss Civil Code. We are a non-governmental and politically independent organisation. Our team is a network of committed members located across the world and connected through a virtual office. We work with collaborators and contirbutors from numerous aid and advocacy groups.
Partners and Funders
We are grateful for the project funding received from the Office of U.S Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) of the US Government, the Department for International Development (DFID) of the United Kingdom, ECHO of the European Union and the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland. We work with numerous partners in the humanitarian, aid, IT and research sectors.
We believe in innovation
Insecurity Insight works with a team of specialised IT developers and through partnerships with IT companies to support innovation in the gathering and use of evidence for the purpose of making people safer.
Latest news
Air- and Ground-launched explosive weapons affecting health facilities
Since 2016, health facilities in six conflicts – Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, oPt, Syria, and Yemen – have been subjected to more than 300 air-launched explosive weapons attacks.
Ineffective past, Uncertain Future
4000+ Attacks Against Health Workers, Facilities, and Transports Since 2016.
The report highlights the many forms of violence against health care, from airstrikes against clinics to the looting of hospitals.
Myanmar
Move by the National Union Government towards a Federal Union Army will see a more formal conflict develop.
Report includes predictions and mitigation measures for aid organisations.
New interactive map depicts 4000+ Attacks Against Health Workers, Facilities, and Transports Since 2016
Explore this continuously updated map and find out when and where attacks on health have been reported the last five years.
Myanmar
Fighting on Thai - Myanmar border will continue, likely triggering more refugees and posing limited cross-border risk from indirect fire.
Report includes predictions and mitigation measures for aid organisations.
Myanmar
Our latest highlights 109 incidents of violence against health workers, facilities and transport in Myanmar between 11 February and 12 April 2021.
Health workers were arrested, injured and killed and hospitals raided and occupied by Tatmadaw soldiers or associated police forces in these incidents.
Ethiopia
Unrest in Amhara region will continue, especially around the Oromo Special Zone and the North Shoa area, with clashes and attacks escalating before national elections in June.
Report includes predictions and mitigation measures for aid organisations.
Myanmar
Protests continue despite a death toll of over 700. Resumption of widespread ethnic separatist violence sees thousands held at Thai border. Increased tensions with China and India.
Mozambique
ISACP has already threatened further mass casualty attacks over the month of Ramadan, likely in an attempt to boost the propaganda impact of its 27 March capture of the petrochemical hub of Palma in northern Mozambique.
Ethiopia
Allegations of widespread sexual violence and continuing attacks on civilians highlight still precarious situation in Tigray with elections looming.