Human Security and Civil Society

The emerging paradigm of human security shifts the focus from state-centric to individual-centered security, emphasizing the need for a people-oriented approach to achieve stability at national, regional, and global levels. Originating from a post-Cold War, interdisciplinary perspective, this concept integrates insights from development studies, international relations, and human rights. The 1994 Human Development Report by the UN Development Programme is pivotal, advocating that ensuring "freedom from want" and "freedom from fear" is essential for addressing global insecurity.