SCAAN Stories: Keeping staff safe in Yemen
Channel: IOM - UN Migration
Date: 2021-08-27

Staff security is a key priority as IOM responds to the needs of vulnerable groups including displaced people, conflict affected communities and migrants across Yemen. SCAAN (Security Communications and Analysis Network) is used to enhance situational awareness by providing real-time security alerts to staff about nearby risks and threats. It also facilitates rapid headcounts and allows staff to send alerts at the press of a button if they need urgent assistance. Using SCAAN to ensure the safety of staff allows IOM to maximize the impact of its programming for the benefit of the vulnerable people it serves across Yemen.