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Perspectives from the Field
At Local Staff International, our insights are shaped by those who have lived and worked alongside local staff — veterans, researchers, advocates, and policy experts from around the world. This is where we share perspectives, analysis, and commentary on the issues that matter most: the rights, protection, and dignity of local staff supporting humanitarian, military, development, and diplomatic missions globally. We believe that informed voices drive meaningful change, and every piece published here is part of our commitment to keeping local staff visible, valued, and protected.
The 97 Percent: Why Local Staff Carry the Risk in Today’s Missions
UN peacekeepers visit a remote community in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where Civili…
Four Years After: Governments must finish what they started for Our Afghan Allies
On August 15, 2021, Kabul fell to the Taliban, marking a devastating end to a 20-year mission. In th…
Left Behind: Sweden, Afghanistan, and a Call to Action for Local Staff
As global attention shifts toward escalating conflict across the Middle East, the Taliban are seizin…
It is not enough to say you have values
In the summer of 2008 I found myself in Helmand Province. It was my second deployment to Afghanistan…
Data Security in the Not for Profit Sector
Beyond compliance to protection In a time when information flows faster than ever before, the need f…
Our Mission: Advocating for the Rights and Dignity of Local Staff Worldwide
At Local Staff International (LSI), our mission is driven by a deep commitment to safeguard the righ…