HIV/AIDS is not a traditional security threat, but the consequences are just as severe. That its non-violent character only serves to disguise its devastation (Garrett 2005, 11). Freedom from individual want and fear have always been linked with human security, also the access to and control of opportunities and resources. The basic elements of human security include survival, security, opportunity, self-respect, agency and autonomy (Leaning and Arie 2001, 12). These necessities for human security play a critical role in reducing human vulnerability to HIV infection and the impact. However, differences and inequalities between genders affect the extent of which males and females can enjoy the basic security needs. Those deprived of these basic
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The United Nations (UN) knew that they had to do something about this problem, playing their part in changing the mindset by introducing the concept of ‘human security’ and by discussing HIV/AIDS in Africa at the Security Council in January 2000. In 1994 the UN developed a report which detailed human security is dealing with HIV/AIDS defined within one of the seven categories of threats to human security (Dorn 2016, 1) . It was clear the UN was ‘defining human security as the protection of human lives to enhance their freedom and fulfilment.’ The UN development report allowed for many people to realise the importance of human security in the international and national community. The UN encompassed human rights, good governance and access to economic opportunity, education and health care. It was considered a concept addressing ‘freedom from fear and freedom from want (United Nations Human Rights Office of The High Commissioner 2013, …show more content…
In response to this non-traditional threat to human security, United Nations had established an office dealing with AIDS, Security and Humanitarian Response, with a global strategy focusing on some key areas, following the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS. The UN then ran a special session on 27 June 2001 discussing; ‘international security including peacekeeping operations, national security including defence and civil protection personnel furthermore humanitarian response including aid workers and vulnerable populations affected by conflict (UNAIDS 2003, 2).’ It is evident through strong leadership and key partnerships, the UNAIDS office on AIDS, Security and Humanitarian Response seeks to response to HIV/AIDS in the best way possible, being able to strengthen and stabilise human security. The UN will continually encourage and build relationships resulting in cooperation among underdeveloped also developed
The United Nations (UN) knew that they had to do something about this problem, playing their part in changing the mindset by introducing the concept of ‘human security’ and by discussing HIV/AIDS in Africa at the Security Council in January 2000. In 1994 the UN developed a report which detailed human security is dealing with HIV/AIDS defined within one of the seven categories of threats to human security (Dorn 2016, 1) . It was clear the UN was ‘defining human security as the protection of human lives to enhance their freedom and fulfilment.’ The UN development report allowed for many people to realise the importance of human security in the international and national community. The UN encompassed human rights, good governance and access to economic opportunity, education and health care. It was considered a concept addressing ‘freedom from fear and freedom from want (United Nations Human Rights Office of The High Commissioner 2013, …show more content…
In response to this non-traditional threat to human security, United Nations had established an office dealing with AIDS, Security and Humanitarian Response, with a global strategy focusing on some key areas, following the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS. The UN then ran a special session on 27 June 2001 discussing; ‘international security including peacekeeping operations, national security including defence and civil protection personnel furthermore humanitarian response including aid workers and vulnerable populations affected by conflict (UNAIDS 2003, 2).’ It is evident through strong leadership and key partnerships, the UNAIDS office on AIDS, Security and Humanitarian Response seeks to response to HIV/AIDS in the best way possible, being able to strengthen and stabilise human security. The UN will continually encourage and build relationships resulting in cooperation among underdeveloped also developed