Question

what do you understand by the term human security? Discuss in 500 words

Answer 1

Human security is an emerging paradigm for understanding global vulnerabilities whose proponents challenge the traditional notion of national security by arguing that the proper referent for security should be the individual rather than the state. Human security holds that a people-centered view of security is necessary for national, regional & global stability. At a minimum human security means freedom from violence & from the fear of violence.

The term ‘Human security’ was first popularized by the United National Development Programme (UNDP) in the early 1990s. ‘Human security’ as defined in the UNDP report consisted of 7 components & dimensions: economic, food, health, environmental, personal, community & political. The main contribution of the UNDP’s conception of human security was focusing on people & highlighting of vulnerability to threats other than violence. It saw security as an “integrative” rather than “defensive concept”. It emphasized that human security has a geographical & even international dimension.

Answer 2

Answer:

Human security is not just about protecting people but also to encourage  and make them able to protect themselves.

Explanation:

Human Security is different from the orthodox security theories which focused on protecting the state in the name of security. The prime focus should be on protecting human rights and bringing people together rather than separating them. In fact, even people should themselves realise what poses as a threat for them and work on it.