HUMAN SECURITY

This section of the guide features links to sites related to the broad conception of human security. Click on the links below to jump to specific sections.

• General Human Security Sites
• Human Rights
• Poverty, Food, and Hunger
• Water
• Global Health

Commission on Human Security
http://www.humansecurity-chs.org/

Adversities such as conflict, poverty, infectious diseases and human rights violations threaten the survival and dignity of millions of people today. The CHS web site offers indepth information related to human security issues.

United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
http://www.undp.org

The mission of the United Nations Development Program is to help countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable human development by assisting them to build their capacity to design and carry out development programmes in poverty eradication, employment creation and sustainable livelihoods, the empowerment of women and the protection and regeneration of the environment, giving first priority to poverty eradication.

Relief Web
http://www.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf

ReliefWeb is a project of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). This site provides a great deal of information regarding human security and related issues.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
http://www.unhcr.ch

The UNHCR web site offers information about refugee issues worldwide including maps, background information, resources for teachers, and a section entitled REFWORLD, sponsored by the UNHCR Centre for Documentation and Research. REFWORLD makes available official documents of the UNHCR and other UN Agencies, country and legal information, and basic reference materials.

World Refugee Report 2002
http://www.refugees.org/WRS2002.cfm

The World Refugee Report is an annual publication of the U.S. Committee for Refugees. It provides documentation, country reports, research commentaries, and statistical measures of worldwide refugee issues.

Human Security Network
http://www.humansecuritynetwork.org/menu-e.asp

The Human Security Network is an association of NGOs working to support human security worldwide.

Center for the Global South
http://www.american.edu/academic.depts/acainst/cgs/

The Center for the Global South, which is based at American University, is dedicated to supporting human security in the developing world. This site offers research publications, news updates, and an extensive collection of links.

According to Mrs. Mary Robinson, former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, "...today's human rights violations are the causes of tomorrow's conflicts." The UNHCHR web site provides current information concerning human rights issues including: the International Criminal Court, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Human Rights Education, etc. Use the search engine to find information about specific topics and issues.

United Nations Human Rights Home Page
http://www.un.org/rights/

The UN Human Rights web site is a clearinghouse of information related to the work of the United Nations is the field of human rights. This is a good starting point.

Human Rights Watch is one of the most comprehensive resources for human rights information on the web. The HRW web site features in-depth information and resources concerning human rights issues and abuses worldwide.

Amnesty International consistently provides valuable information about human rights around the world. Visit the AI Library for information about human rights in specific countries or regions, learn more about current Amnesty International campaigns, or read a copy of the most recent AI Annual Report.

Lawyers Committee for Human Rights
http://www.lchr.org/

The Lawyers Committee for Human Rights works in the U.S. and abroad to create a secure and humane world by advancing justice, human dignity and respect for the rule of law. This site offers a wealth of information and resources related to LCHR initiatives and human rights issues in general.

Human Rights Web
http://www.hrweb.org/

Human Rights Web is an excellent resource for general information about human rights, the human rights movement, human rights documents, etc.

This site was developed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The Directory provides descriptions and links to hundreds of human rights organizations worldwide on the Internet.

Founded in 1976, Human Rights Internet (HRI) is a world leader in the exchange of information within the worldwide human rights community. This site features an extensive collection of links to human rights web sites, as well as access to online human rights databases, educational resources, and background information on human rights issues.

The Advocacy Center at the Institute of International Human Rights features an extensive collection of links to human rights-oriented web sites. This site is an excellent clearinghouse.

This site was developed by the University of Cincinnati College of Law in an effort to make human rights resources available on the Internet. There are currently four DIANA web sites in existence at Yale University Law School, The University of Toronto and The University of Minnesota.

This site is part of the DIANA International Human Rights Database. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in human rights issues and education.

An extensive collection of links to human rights and humanitarian resources and organizations around the world.

The Canadian Human Rights Foundation is dedicated to the defense and promotion of human rights through education, in Canada and around the world.

Human Rights International Alliance works to promote awareness concerning human rights issues worldwide. The HRIA web site features an extensive collection of online resources.

The Thesaurus of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Terminology and Potential Violations is based on the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR or the Covenant). It organizes and classifies rights, terminology and corresponding potential violations pertaining to articles 1-15 of the Covenant categorically, thematically, and alphabetically.

Global Exchange is a non-profit research, education, and action center dedicated to promoting human rights through people-to-people ties around the world. Since our founding in 1988, we have been striving to increase global awareness among the US public while building international partnerships around the world.

PovertyNet
http://www.worldbank.org/poverty/

The PovertyNet site is maintained by the Poverty Reduction Group, part of the Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Network at the World Bank. This site offers a variety of resources related to poverty and development.

Oxfam
http://www.oxfam.org

Oxfam is an international non-governmental organization working to find solutions to human security issues including poverty, hunger, and injustice. The Oxfam Internationl web site offers links to all of the various country sites and initiatives and access to varioius online publications and resources.

World Food Program
http://www.wfp.org

WFP is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. In 2001, WFP fed 77 million people in 82 countries, including most of the world's refugees and internally displaced people. This site offers information about the work of the WFP and a clickable world hunger map.

Food and Agriculture Organization
http://www.fao.org

The FAO strives to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations. The FAO is one of the largest specialized agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development. They coordinate a special project on food security.

United Nations Development Program
http://www.undp.org

The mission of the United Nations Development Program is to help countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable human development by assisting them to build their capacity to design and carry out development programmes in poverty eradication, employment creation and sustainable livelihoods, the empowerment of women and the protection and regeneration of the environment, giving first priority to poverty eradication.

Overcoming Human Poverty
http://www.undp.org/povertyreport/

Overcoming Human Poverty is a special report published by the United Nations Development Program. It focuses on a variety of issues related to poverty and human security.

World Water Council
http://www.worldwatercouncil.org/

The World Water Council is the International Water Policy Think Tank dedicated to strengthening the world water movement for an improved management of the world's water resources. The WWC web site provides up-to-date information about worldwide water issues and an extensive collection of links.

Waterworld: A Gateway to Water Resources on the WWW
http://www.nrri.ohio-state.edu/programs/water/ww.html

Not only is Waterworld the title of a really bad Kevin Costner movie, but it is also an excellent site for both national and international water issues. Check out the collection of links.

The World's Water
http://www.worldwater.org/

This site is dedicated to providing up-to-date water information, data, and web connections to organizations, institutions, and individuals working on a wide range of global freshwater problems and solutions.This site is an excellent resources for water links, scholarship, and statistical information.

UNEP Water Branch
http://www.unep.org/unep/program/natres/water/

This is the official site of the UN Environmental Program's Water Branch. It features links to general water information and summaries of the work of the UNEP.

Global Water Forum
http://www.gwpforum.org/

The Global Water Forum's web site offers extensive information about worldwide water issues and challenges. Features navigation organized by world region.

World Water Forum
http://www.worldwaterforum.net/index2.html

This site provides background information about the 2nd World Water Forum. Check out the extensive collection of water links.

The Human Right to Water
http://www.pacinst.org/gleickrw.pdf

This is a .pdf document created by Dr. Peter Gleick, President of the Pacific Institute for Studies in development, environment and security.

The Water Page
http://www.thewaterpage.com/issues.htm

This site offers links and resources related to a number of important water issues including water and conflict, privatization, and quality.

Water and Sustainability
http://pacinst.org/water.html

This site provides a summary of issues related to water and sustainability. This document also includes a number of imbedded links for more information.

World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int

The World Health Organization, the United Nations specialized agency for health, strives for the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The WHO web site is a great place to start for global health information.

HIV/AIDS: Implications for Poverty Reduction
http://www.undp.org/dpa/frontpagearchive/2001/june/22june01/hiv-aids.pdf

HIV/AIDS: Implications for Poverty Reduction is a publication available in .pdf format related to the impact that HIV/AIDS has on other human security issues including poverty (28 pages).

UNAIDS
http://www.unaids.org

UNAIDS leads, strengthens and supports an expanded response aimed at preventing the transmission of HIV, providing care and support, reducing the vulnerability of individuals and communities to HIV/AIDS, and alleviating the impact of the epidemic.

Centers for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships. The CDC web site offers a wealth of information related to domestic and global health issues.

Pan-American Health Organization
http://www.paho.org/

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is an international public health agency with more than 90 years of experience in working to improve health and living standards of the countries of the Americas. It serves as the specialized organization for health of the Inter-American System. It also serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization and enjoys international recognition as part of the United Nations system.