AMERICAS Protests Return to Panama as Government Proposed Social Security Reforms Protesters were once again in the streets in Panama as negotiations continued between the government and protest leaders regarding potential reforms to the Caja de Seguro Social (Social Security Fund), also known as the CSS. The CSS is responsible for managing insurance programs for
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A 360 Degree View of the Risks of Traveling to Emerging Destinations (and How NGO’s Can Plan for Them!)
Missionaries and volunteers are inevitably traveling to places off the beaten path, but with that, comes a certain degree of risk. This session is aimed at engaging NGOs in a discussion on how they can help protect the health and safety of their travelers by increasing their overall awareness of the global risk landscape as
Read MoreTravel Safety for Muslim-Majority Countries: Insider Etiquette Tips & Advice
A note about your author: Saba Awan is a Global Security Specialist at On Call International. In this role, she focuses on the geopolitical dynamics in the Asia-Pacific Region and works with travelers to provide pre-travel security consultations, risk assessments, and incident briefs regarding their areas of interest. Both of Saba’s parents were born
Read MoreMonthly Risk Spotlight: October 2022
AMERICAS Targeted Killings in Antigua Guatemala’s city of Antigua is experiencing an apparent spike in violent crime after six people were killed in three separate incidents over the span of thirteen days in late September. While as of mid-October no further killings have been reported, the September spike represents a significant increase in violent crime
Read MoreFresh Travel Risk Management Ideas for Fall 2022
We know that those who oversee travel and risk management at their organizations have a lot on their plates. You’ve got a million things to do along with several different things (and people!) vying for your attention day in and day out. Don’t worry – we can help! On Call’s travel risk management e-newsletter keeps pulse
Read MoreTraveling with Diabetes: How to Plan for a Healthier Trip
Are you one of the millions of people in the U.S. with diabetes? If you are, that doesn’t mean you can’t travel! Yes, it’s true—changes in meal patterns, activity levels, and time zones can affect your blood sugar levels, but with some good planning, your trip can still be safe, fun, and hassle-free. Whether you’re hitting
Read MoreTravel Risk Management 101: Working Effectively With Your Organization’s Emergency Assistance Provider
This article was submitted by guest contributor, Marcia Henisz, former Senior Director of International Health, Safety and Security at Drexel University and Principal and Founder of SASSIE Consulting. Her work focuses on the management and mitigation of international risk for academic travelers, including helping clients with incident response, strategy, policy development and education of travelers.
Read MoreTravel Health Update With On Call’s Chief Medical Officer: COVID-19 Boosters
As COVID-19 regulations continue to ease across the globe, many travelers are looking for enhanced protection against the disease. According to On Call’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Nathan, “Staying up to date on vaccines, including boosters, is the most effective way to prevent serious illness from COVID-19. Since vaccine protection decreases over time, getting a
Read MoreHelping Travelers, Every Day: Security Evacuations in Hong Kong
From medical emergencies to security concerns—or any other travel issue big or small—here at On Call, the health and safety of the travelers we serve is our top priority. Read our latest case study for an inside look at how On Call’s Global Assistance Teams work around the clock to fulfill our mission of helping
Read MoreHelping Travelers, Every Day: Security Assistance in Myanmar
From medical emergencies to security concerns—or any other travel issue big or small—here at On Call, the health and safety of the travelers we serve is our top priority. Read our latest case study for an inside look at how On Call’s Global Assistance Teams work around the clock to fulfill our mission of helping
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