PHA-Exchange> Health as a Human Security Priority for the 21st Century

[Claudio]

From: Ruggiero, Mrs. Ana Lucia (WDC)

Health as a Human Security Priority for the 21st Century


Background paper by Lincoln C. Chen

The Helsinki Process - December, 2004

 

Paper [PDF file] at: http://www.helsinkiprocess.fi/netcomm/ImgLib/24/89/LCHelsinkiPaper12[1].6.04.pdf 


Web link to power point presentation at: http://www.helsinkiprocess.fi/netcomm/ImgLib/24/89/LCHSHelsinki3[1].04.ppt 

 

".. In this paper, the author considers equitable global health and development as a human security challenge for the 21st century. The presentation is based on the deliberations, findings, and recommendations of the Commission on Human Security -

 

"..Human security is the "vital core" of human security which may be defined as consisting of human survival, livelihoods, and dignity. Poor health - illness, injury, disability, and death - are critical threats to human security. And of many health problems, those considered most germane to human security are health crisis during conflict and humanitarian emergencies, infectious diseases, and the health problems of poverty and inequity.

 

These three cluster of health problems were selected as being most relevant to human security based on four criteria - scale, urgency, intensity, and externalities. Health threats affecting large numbers of people were accorded higher priority. Especially important are health problems that create emergencies or crises, such as an epidemic or war. The severity of social and economic impact of disease also is an important criterion. Finally, those health threats that generate "spillover effects" onto other problems (and are thus not purely medical problems) are also prioritized. A classical example of health problems with high externalities are transmitted infectious diseases.."

 

EMPOWERING PEOPLE AT RISK: HUMAN SECURITY PRIORITIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

 

Report of the Helsinki Process on Globalization and Democracy Track on "Human Security"

 

Available online as PDF file at: http://www.helsinkiprocess.fi/netcomm/ImgLib/24/89/Track3.pdf

 

"...The Human Security Track of the Helsinki Process calls for a new commitment of political energy, and practical reforms of policy and action, to correct these human security failures. Human security consists of physical safety, and of economic well-being, social inclusion, and the full exercise of human rights. 

 

Human security is distinct from state security, but not opposed to it. In fact, the best protection of human security is a democratic state-open, responsible and effective. But human security is never achieved by states alone, and the human security imperative transcends borders. Human security is achieved in collaborations of governments, civil society, communities and businesses, in partnerships of common purpose.

 

Content:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .

PREFACE 

INTRODUCTION 

I.                      Why Human Security? 

             Making Stronger Policy

             Terror, Human Security and Governance 

             Diplomacy for Human Security: Meeting the Responsibility to Protect 

II.                     HUMAN SECURITY PRIORITIES FOR POLICY AND ACTION

            Health and Human Security

            Violence against Women 

            Children in Armed Conflict 

            Human Trafficking

            Small Arms

CONCLUSION 

 

IS SOMEBODY INCLINED TO REVIEW THESE ONLINE AND WRITE A SHORT REVIEW/CRITIQUE FOR THE LIST?

Caudio

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