Department for Safety and Security
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The Department for Safety and Security (DSS) is a department of the United Nations
, dealing with the security and safety of its staff worldwide. It reports directly to the Secretary-General. Amongst other things, the Department responds to emergency situations and decides on security phases and establishes the mechanisms for the processing of security clearances
. It is responsible for 145,000 staff and consultants.
in 2007, this department carried out an assessment and advised restricting humanitarian operations, to those that are deemed essential, in Degehabur
, Fik, and Warder. The department has provided the security information in Gaza
since August 2005.
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
, dealing with the security and safety of its staff worldwide. It reports directly to the Secretary-General. Amongst other things, the Department responds to emergency situations and decides on security phases and establishes the mechanisms for the processing of security clearances
Security Clearance (UN)
A United Nations Security Clearance is a required procedure and document for United Nations staff travelling to areas designated as security phase areas, with numbers ranging from one to five ....
. It is responsible for 145,000 staff and consultants.
Operations
Following an increase in insecurity in the Somali RegionSomali Region
Somali Region ; is the eastern-most of the nine ethnic divisions of Ethiopia. It is often called Somalia, though it is not to be confused with the independent country of the same name. The capital of Somali State is Jijiga...
in 2007, this department carried out an assessment and advised restricting humanitarian operations, to those that are deemed essential, in Degehabur
Degehabur
Degehabur is a town in the eastern part of Ethiopia known as the Ogaden. Located in the Degehabur Zone of the Somali Region on the Jerer River, it sits at 1044 meters above sea level. The town is the administrative center of Degehabur woreda....
, Fik, and Warder. The department has provided the security information in Gaza
Gaza
Gaza , also referred to as Gaza City, is a Palestinian city in the Gaza Strip, with a population of about 450,000, making it the largest city in the Palestinian territories.Inhabited since at least the 15th century BC,...
since August 2005.