Safety concerns are central to all humanitarian work. The responsibility for personal safety lies both with individuals and the organizations they are working for and with. But how can humanitarian professionals mitigate risks and limit their exposure to violence while working in a violent area? How can individuals and organizations avoid being targets for violence? What are the procedures and systems that can ensure safety on mission, and what can individuals and organizations do to improve safety? This session opened a discussion on both personal and systemic approaches to avoiding and mitigating safety risks involved in humanitarian work. To access the recording from this session, visit http://on-mission.ning.com.