Human security now

Abstract

Globalization and political liberalization have brought into play new dynamics and generated new instabilities that demand a more targeted and integrated response to human security from the international community. An independent Commission for Human Security was set up in 2000 to define human security. Human security was defined as the protection of the vital core of all human lives in ways that enhance human freedom and human fulfillment. Human security joined the main agenda items of peace, security and development. This report delves into the implication of a human security approach for current work in conflict and development. It covers distinct but inter-related areas concerned with conflict and poverty, protecting people during violent conflict and in post-conflict situations, defending those forced to move, overcoming economic insecurities, guaranteeing the availability and affordability of essential health care and ensuring the elimination of illiteracy and educational deprivation. The hope is that these short and long term initiatives will enhances the opportunities for eliminating insecurities across the world.