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Human Security

The human security discourse provides a conceptual ground for reimagining individuals and communities as equal stakeholders in peace and security. It bears the potential to create more pluralistic and inclusive debates about questions of security by allowing us to get closer to addressing the root causes of conflict and lived experiences of insecurity. Our dossier provides applications of and perspectives on the concept.

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Articles

Autonomous Weapon Systems, International Law and Global Majority - Human Security Unit | Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung

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Autonomous Weapon Systems, International Law and Global Majority

Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems raise urgent challenges to international law. This short film looks at these issues, with an emphasis on the experiences of the Global Majority, and explores strategies to ensure a more inclusive and holistic regulatory environment.

Publications

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Feminist Peacebuilding in 2025: A Note from the Author

Despite 25 years of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, feminist peacebuilding is stalling. Rising militarisation and backlash threaten hard-won norms. The publication calls for a redoubling of efforts rooted in solidarity and structural change.

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