In the heart of a bustling western city, amidst the towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, a young woman named Aisha lived. She arrived in the town with nothing but a suitcase full of dreams and a heart filled with hope. Aisha’s journey commenced in a small village in the heart of the Middle East, a place where…
As we approach International Women’s Month 2024 and celebrate the global accomplishments of women, it is crucial to reflect on the multifaceted challenges faced by women around the globe, especially those enduring conflicts that often escape the headlines. In addition to our celebration of women during the month of March, we also shed light on…
The importance of community development, the process by which the people who live and work in a particular area are empowered to take control of their own lives and create the kind of community they want to live in, remains a critical focus around the world. There are many ways in which community development can…
Forced Migration and Climate Change In recent years, an increased focus has been placed on the impact of climate change on forced migration. Climate change is a global problem that is already causing displacement and will continue to do so on an unprecedented scale in the coming years. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…
The IIHS Core Program for Leaders and Changemakers: The RIGHT Change, RIGHT here, RIGHT now What is the IIHS Core Program? An applied, four-day workshop and retreat set in the Swiss palace of Caux, in which a select cohort of changemakers from around the world learn to develop and refine peacebuilding programs that are:…
Stranded at the airport for around four and a half hours served as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and how everyone has the same wishes, prayers, and hopes when faced with the brutal reality of death
Preserving and fostering peace in times of pandemics, civil unrest, and climate change demands innovative approaches to bridge dividing gaps around the world. Mark your calendars for June 6-10, 2022 to join us in person for a uniquely approached event on human security and The 6 Societal Stabilizers good governance, climate protection, food security, R2P,…
HUMAN SECURITY: FROM HUMANITARIAN INTERVENTION TO RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT Aurora Martin* Abstract: The topic of interest in the present work is the Responsibility to Protect (R2P). I chose this theme by trying to define the concept and to offer a theoretical and comparative approach, making the correlation with the Humanitarian Intervention, in the…
For years we have seen civil unrest due to destructive and unethical leadership by governments. We have also witnessed the impact that a leader’s words, actions, and corrupt tactics can have on a nation. On Feb 9th, we will discuss what this means in the grand scheme of governance and human security and how countries…
The International Institute for Human Security (IIHS) is being launched today to make relevant knowledge and methodologies available to locally based peacebuilders in six regions focusing on six key areas of peacebuilding. The IIHS, based in the United States, has begun the process to register as a non-profit organization; its single objective is to advance…