Items related to "Human Security Gateway: Portal". Fri, 16 May 2008 0:30:14 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2008 0:30:14 +0000 robert_hartfiel@sfu.ca (Robert Hartfiel) Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:55:07 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=23237 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=23237 Database of women leaders in more than 40 conflict areas, from Colombia to Iraq, Rwanda to Sri Lanka. SOURCE: The Initiative for Inclusive Security // Hunt Alternatives Fund The Initiative for Inclusive Security // Hunt Alternatives Fund Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:21:53 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=23217 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=23217 The new Peacebuilding Portal aims to promote collaboration and consultation among organizations and individuals working in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Learn more about the Portal and explore the ways to access information through the site map or search. This site was launched in conjunction with a redesign of the websites of the "three pillars" of the peacebuilding architecture: the Peacebuilding Commission, the Peacebuilding Fund, and the Peacebuilding Support Office SOURCE: Peacebuilding Portal // United Nations Peacebuilding Portal // United Nations Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:30:08 -0800 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=22064 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=22064 There are several cross country conflict data sets and a few datasets of particular countries. Most of them are available on the Internet. Repositories also have datasets of political instability and conflict. SOURCE: Department of Economics // Royal Holloway University of London Department of Economics // Royal Holloway University of London Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:25:05 -0800 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=21968 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=21968 The Terrorism & Preparedness Data Resource Center (TPDRC) is housed at the University of Michigan's Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR). TPDRC archives and distributes data from a variety of sources. It also organizes and streamlines access to extant research and administrative data from across the world that are relevant to the study of terrorism and the response to terrorism for descriptive and scientific analysis by academics and researchers. TPDRC is jointly managed by researchers from the University of Maryland's National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START, a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence), Michigan State University's School of Criminal Justice, and the University of Michigan's National Archive of Criminal Justice Data. SOURCE: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terror (START) National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terror (START) Tue, 08 Jan 2008 12:07:03 -0800 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=21667 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=21667 In July 2003, under Operation Helpem Fren, the 16 member states of the Pacific Islands Forum deployed troops, police and civilian advisors to Solomon Islands through the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). As of late-2007, there were are over 350 Australian police and military personnel serving in Solomon Islands as part of RAMSI, together with more than 150 civilian advisors. The military forces are tasked to provide security for police and civilian staff who make up RAMSI’s Participating Police Force (PPF) - over 220 police from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and state police forces are part of the PPF, which also includes police contingents from around the region. Under Operation Anode, the ADF has deployed a military contingent to support the policing operation in Solomon Islands. ADF personnel are the largest contingent in a Combined Task Force serrving together with New Zealand, PNG, Fijian and Tongan troops. Australian civilian advisers make up the overwhelming majority of RAMSI staff working in various Government ministries and in RAMSI-supported projects. The numbers of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel deployed to Solomon Islands have varied over time - after an initial deployment of over 1,400 people in July 2003, the number of troops has wound down, and the military component has recently been supplemented by rotations of reserve troops from Australia and New Zealand. SOURCE: Nautilus Institute Nautilus Institute Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:33:46 -0800 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=21421 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=21421 Lessons from Rwanda: The United Nations and the Prevention of Genocide, an information and educational outreach programme, has launched a new website. The programme, established by General Assembly resolution 60/225, aims to “mobilize civil society for Rwanda genocide victim remembrance and education in order to help prevent future acts of genocide”. The site includes a variety of types of content, including key documents, audio-visual resources, and a discussion guide. SOURCE: United Nations United Nations Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:29 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20807 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20807 IRIN's principal role is to provide news and analysis about sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia for the humanitarian community. Two young Palestinian school children stand in front of the barrier that separates their home from their school. The networks target decision-makers in relief agencies, host and donor governments, human-rights organisations, humanitarian advocacy groups, academic institutions and the media. At the same time, IRIN strives to ensure that affected communities can also access reliable information, so they can take informed decisions about their future. IRIN is part of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, but its news service is editorially independent. Its reports do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations and its various agencies. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, IRIN was founded in 1995 to improve the flow of vital information to those involved in relief efforts in the Great Lakes region following the 1994 Rwandan genocide. IRIN's area of geographical coverage has increased steadily since then. So too have the range of subjects covered and the number of services offered. SOURCE: United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:11 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20465 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20465 This site has been constructed with a view to offering visitors scientific information related to human rights. In each thematic section, different kinds of information are available: relevant international or regional instruments, scholarly articles, links to relevant websites, principal legal cases and commentaries, official reports, a selective bibliography, and finally a list of human rights actors working in the field at hand. SOURCE: Human Rights Network International Human Rights Network International Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:11 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20467 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20467 Database of the case law of the European Convention on Human Rights. SOURCE: European Court of Human Rights European Court of Human Rights Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:11 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20483 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20483 The portal is a gateway to information, news and research on the Hague organisations in the fields of international peace, justice and security. It improves access to the Hague courts, tribunals and organisations and encourages academic debate. SOURCE: Hague Justice Portal Hague Justice Portal Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:11 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20554 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20554 As Americans went to the polls to elect a president on 2 November, the rest of the world watched in anticipation to see whether President George W. Bush or Democratic Party challenger Senator John Kerry would emerge as the victor. RFE/RL takes a look at reactions to the U.S. presidential election results in the regions to which it broadcasts -- Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus, Central and Southwestern Asia -- not only on the official level and in state-owned media, but in the independent press and by the public. SOURCE: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:03 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20286 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20286 Four challengers launched bids to unseat Kazakhstan's well-entrenched incumbent in the presidential election on 4 December, arguably the result of strictures on the political scene rather than a sign of a robust and unfettered political process. SOURCE: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:03 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20309 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20309 In October 2004 MAG began a United Nations Office of Project Services project to provide a training, supervisory and management role to the High Commission for National Demining in Chad. The project provides one Technical Operations Manager and two Technical Field Managers. SOURCE: Mines Advisory Group Mines Advisory Group Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:03 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20310 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20310 MAG began emergency Mine Risk Education, survey and demarcation activities in the Vanni region of northern Sri Lanka in 2002. SOURCE: Mines Advisory Group Mines Advisory Group Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:03 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20353 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20353 This sections examines the legality of the 2003 US-UK war on Iraq. Shortly before the outbreak of hostilities, UN Secretary General stated that the use of force without Council endorsement would "not be in conformity with the Charter" and many legal experts now describe the US-UK attack as an act of aggression, violating international law. Experts also point to illegalities in the US conduct of the war and violations of the Geneva Conventions by the US-UK of their responsibilities as an occupying power. The section also looks at wartime violations on the Iraqi side. SOURCE: Global Policy Forum Global Policy Forum Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:03 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20354 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20354 Sierra Leone suffered through a gruesome, ten-year civil war. The Revolutionary United Front (RUF), led by Foday Sankoh, used amputations and mass rape to terrorize the population and gain control of the country's lucrative diamond mines. Charles Taylor, then president of neighboring Liberia, backed the insurgency providing arms and training to the RUF in exchange for diamonds. The pro-government Civil Defense Force (CDF), under the leadership of Sam Hinga Norman, committed serious offenses as well. In 1999 the UN eventually brokered the Lome Peace Accord between the warring parties. In January 2002 the UN approved the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) to try those responsible for the crimes committed during the civil war. Based in the country w#here the atrocities were committed and combining international and domestic law, the SCSL ushers in a new generation of international tribunals. Experts believe this model will deliver justice faster and at a lower cost then its counterparts for Rwanda and Yugoslavia . Since the trials opened on June 3, 2004 the SCSL has received both criticism and praise. Some argue that the Court is too constrained in terms of its time frame, jurisdiction and enforcement powers, which will weaken its ability to deliver justice. Others see the Court as an exemplary model for other international tribunals. This page follows important cases being heard by the Special Court for Sierra Leone and provides analysis of the court's effectiveness. SOURCE: Global Policy Forum Global Policy Forum Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:48:03 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20355 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20355 In 1975 Indonesia invaded East Timor (then a Portugese Colony). The UN never recognised Indonesian sovereignty in East Timor and in 1999 the UN finally organized a referendum in which the East Timorese voted for independence. In response, the Indonesian National Army and pro-Indonesian Timorese militias began a campaign of violence and arson, murdering an estimated 2,000 people and forcing 500,000 to flee their homes. Responding to international pressure, Indonesia eventually set up an ad-hoc human rights tribunal for East Timor to try those responsible for the violence. Human rights advocates dismiss the court as a facade designed to ease international pressure for a UN-sponsored tribunal. The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) created the Serious Crimes Investigation Unit (SCIU) to investigate and prosecute cases in the District Court of Dili, East Timor's capital. Despite the indictment of Indonesian military officers, trials could not go forward because the Indonesian government doesn't recognise the court and refuses to extradite the accused. This page follows developments in the two courts. It also provides information about international dissatisfaction with the Indonesian court's acquittals of military personnel and it follows human rights efforts to create an International Tribunal for East Timor. SOURCE: Global Policy Forum Global Policy Forum Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:56 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20238 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20238 A selective guide to library materials and Internet resources on international security policy and military affairs. SOURCE: Lehman Social Sciences Library, Columbia University Lehman Social Sciences Library, Columbia University Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:55 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20134 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20134 This site has been created by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to provide free access to a collection of US government documents relating to human rights abuses of prisoners and detainees overseas by the CIA and US military which were obtained under Freedom of Information requests since 2003. They include legal documents relating to abuse of detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as well as other materials relating to Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. These reveal the extent of torture and official cover ups of it (description provided by Intute). SOURCE: American Civil Liberties Union American Civil Liberties Union Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:55 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20141 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20141 On February 14, 2005, a car bomb explosion killed former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and several other people in his convoy. The attack triggered mass protests in Beirut and sparked anti-Syrian sentiment in Lebanon. Hariri had increasingly been at odds with Syria's government, opposing the far-reaching Damascus influence in Lebanon. However, while political tensions provided a setting for the attack, no specific cause has as yet been identified. This page follows efforts towards the creation of a UN-backed international court to try the alleged perpetrators of the assassination. SOURCE: Global Policy Forum Global Policy Forum Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:45 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19962 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19962 Information and resources on conflict prevention, peace-building, sustainable development, and democratization. SOURCE: International Relations and Security Network International Relations and Security Network Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:45 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19989 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19989 The Universal Human Rights Index has been developed by the Institute of Public Law of the University of Bern, Switzerland. It provides free access to a searchable index of documents, legislation and treaties about all aspects of human rights from approximately 2000 onwards. SOURCE: University of Bern University of Bern Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:45 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20024 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20024 The SIPRI database on peace operations uniquely provides transparent and reliable data on all multilateral peace operations (both UN and non-UN) conducted around the world. Here you will find information on where an operation is located, the dates of its deployment and operation, the mission mandate, the participating countries, the approved and actual number of personnel deployed broken into personnel types, the financial costs, and the number of fatalities suffered. The database records all peace operations according to the definitions of the SIPRI project on Multilateral Peace Operations. An explanation of our definitions and methodology is presented here. The database currently includes over 350 peace operations in the period 2000-2006 and will be updated continually. SOURCE: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:45 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20060 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=20060 Major international portal website providing comprehensive links and a regular blog to discussions, events, articles and organisations concerned with democracy, terrorism and security. Aims to provide a service that will make available the best analysis, as well as provide updates and links to discussions about democratic responses to terrorist attacks. SOURCE: Open Democracy Open Democracy Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:44 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19818 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19818 Latest news, in-depth anaylses, and information on Iraq. SOURCE: International Relations and Security Network International Relations and Security Network Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:44 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19865 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19865 Restorative Justice Online is a service of the Centre for Justice & Reconciliation at Prison Fellowship International. Information on PFI can be found on the Prison Fellowship International Website. The purpose of Restorative Justice Online is to be an authoritative, credible, non-partisan source #of information on restorative justice. The site is divided into sections for ease of use: The Introduction section includes definitions, a brief overview, tutorial, slideshow presentations and a briefing paper about restorative justice, theory, programmes and practices. The Resources section organizes the growing body of information about restorative justice. It includes sections devoted to programme creation, operation and evaluation; public policy; and theory. It features an overview of restorative justice use in every region of the world, stories of actual people who have experienced restorative processes, a growing collection of book reviews, and biographical information about some of the key leaders in the restorative justice movement. It also includes materials from a research and design project to consider how restorative justice might be applied to every crime, every victim, and every offender in a community. The RJ Library is a searchable database of over 5,000 articles on restorative justice. Most articles have been abstracted, and a large number are available on the web or as full-text articles on Restorative Justice Online. The Chapel contains articles and other resources exploring restorative justice from the Judeo-Christian tradition. The Conferences section provides information and links concerning upcoming restorative justice conferences around the world. The Web tour offers annotated links to restorative justice sites on the web. These are organized alphabetically and by subject. In addition, Previous Editions contains each of the monthly e-newsletters published by Restorative Justice Online for the past five years. Abbreviated versions of Restorative Justice Online are now available in Spanish and French. SOURCE: Centre for Justice and Reconciliation Centre for Justice and Reconciliation Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:44 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19899 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19899 This portal contains news, background information and analysis on developments concerning the disputed territory of Kashmir. SOURCE: British Broadcasting Corporation British Broadcasting Corporation Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:44 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19914 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19914 The latest news and in-depth analyses on events in Kyrgyzstan. SOURCE: International Relations and Security Network International Relations and Security Network Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:34 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19633 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19633 Use this section for access to organisations, resources and tools to help you find evidence on social and economic issues Worldwide. Policy Hub is a web-site, developed by the UK Government Social Research Unit, which aims to improve the way public policy is shaped and delivered. SOURCE: Policy Hub Policy Hub Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:30 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19592 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19592 The GBV Prevention Network grew out of a field review of regional violence prevention efforts undertaken by Raising Voices and UN-Habitat's Safer Cities Programme in 2003. The response was overwhelming with respondents calling for a forum to exchange ideas, information and resources with others also working on GBV prevention. Organizations throughout the regions reported knowing little of other efforts underway in other countries and often felt they lacked knowledge or access to resources that would allow them to strengthen their programs. The field review also revealed that many organizations felt they lacked ideas and information that would help them avoid 'fumbling in the dark' or 'reinventing the wheel' as two respondents stated, when trying to design effective programs. The first activity of the Network was a Regional Dialogue held in Kampala, Uganda in September. The aim of the Dialogue was to share experiences and lessons learned in GBV prevention and to create relationships with others doing similar work in the regions. It brought together over 30 activists and practitioners from NGOs and local authorities who are especially interested and active in GBV prevention. The idea for this website emerged from the Regional Dialogue as participants felt that information - particularly resources and materials generated regionally - was extremely difficult to access. Thus, it is hoped that this site will allow for regional exchange as well as highlighting to other activists, practitioners, donors, policy makers, researchers, etc that GBV prevention efforts are growing in strength and number in the Horn, East and Southern Africa. The purpose of the GBV Prevention Network is to: provide member organizations with relevant information about and access to resources on violence prevention; to build solidarity between organizations working on violence; to advocate for increased interest and investment for preventing violence against women in the regions. SOURCE: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:27 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19442 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19442 Provides access to country profile maps, ongoing and completed peacekeeping operations, and other resources. SOURCE: United Nations United Nations Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:27 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19450 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19450 Conflict over natural resources xe2x80x94 such as land, water, and forests xe2x80x94 has for ages been widespread. Whether it be a local dispute between farmers and ranchers or an international clash over shared resources, people everywhere compete for the natural resources they need to ensure or enhance their quality of life. The conflict may unfold as a simple war of words, or it may escalate to armed confrontation with massive loss of life. Portal leads to research and information on the issue, case studies, and lessons and recommendations SOURCE: International Development Research Council International Development Research Council Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:27 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19536 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19536 SOURCE: British Broadcasting Corporation British Broadcasting Corporation Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:20 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19320 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19320 SOURCE: Online NewsHour // Public Broadcasting Service Online NewsHour // Public Broadcasting Service Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:19 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19275 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19275 Canada is making important diplomatic, defence and development contributions to the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan. Foreign Affairs Canada's aim is to support the establishment of a stable environment in which the people of Afghanistan can rebuild their country and their lives. SOURCE: Foreign Affairs Canada Foreign Affairs Canada Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:19 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19276 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19276 Canada is a strong supporter of the Middle East Peace Process, an active participant in the multilateral process and a significant contributor to assistance programs in the region. Canada's involvement in international efforts to secure peace in the Middle East dates back almost 50 years. Today, Canada continues to provide leadership in the effort to find a solution for refugees. SOURCE: Foreign Affairs Canada Foreign Affairs Canada Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:12 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19089 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19089 Website with links to resources on EU conflict prevention mechanisms. SOURCE: European Union European Union Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:12 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19137 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19137 This online library provides links to over 300 carefully selected resources related to human rights. SOURCE: Human Rights Tools Human Rights Tools Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:06 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19067 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19067 Information and resources on UN and NATO peace support operations and the evolution of peacekeeping. SOURCE: International Relations and Security Network International Relations and Security Network Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:04 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19016 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19016 Women have participated in wars - as soldiers, nurses, workers and home-makers - since well before the twentieth century. This resource focuses on women's experiences of war in the twentieth century, with a comprehensive archive of photographs and other images. SOURCE: Imperial War Museum Imperial War Museum Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:04 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19060 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=19060 Information and resources on all aspects of terrorism and counterterrorism policy. SOURCE: International Relations and Security Network International Relations and Security Network Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:03 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18854 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18854 The U.S. Army Professional Writing Collection draws from a variety of professional journals that focus on relevant issues affecting The Army. The views expressed are those of the author and do not represent the official position of the Army. This micro-site seeks to stimulate innovative thinking about the challenges that may face tomorrow's Army. It is further intended that the articles featured on this site cause reflection, increased dialogue within the Army Community, and in the best case, action by Soldiers. Updated monthly, these articles are written by Soldiers, civilians, academics, and other subject matter experts. Links to various Army publications, Department of Defense journals and selected non-governmental defense-related publications are also provided on this site. SOURCE: U.S. Army U.S. Army Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:47:03 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18919 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18919 The North East Portal is a comprehensive electronic database that compiles, stores and analyses information and data on crucial issues relating to conflict, resolution and development in India's Northeast. SOURCE: Institute for Conflict Management Institute for Conflict Management Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:46:49 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18396 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18396 Portal with links to bulletins and other documents related to children and armed conflict in Nepal. SOURCE: Child Workers in Nepal Concerned Centre Child Workers in Nepal Concerned Centre Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:46:38 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18231 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18231 US occupation authorities have assumed control of the reconstruction process and awarded lucrative contracts to US firms with direct links to the White House. Washington has also retaliated against countries opposing the war by excluding their firms from major reconstruction contracts. The occupiers have taken control of Iraq's oil revenues, including over $6 billion in the UN's oil-for-food account, pl#acing the monies in a "Development Fund for Iraq." Critics have charged that billions have disappeared from this fund and governments have called it a "black hole." Though the UN Security Council mandated an International Advisory Monitoring Board to oversee these funds, transparency is limited, while corruption is apparently widespread. Scandals and investigations in Washington have revealed some of the sordid details. SOURCE: Global Policy Forum Global Policy Forum Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:46:31 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18029 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18029 Since the September 11 2001 attacks on the US and the Madrid bombings in March 2004, anti-terrorism has been at the top of the agenda in Europe. At EU level there has been much debate, two action plans, numerous communications and several concrete developments. Member states have brought in their own laws of varying degrees of severity. But there is still debate on the best way forward. SOURCE: EurActiv EurActiv Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:46:31 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18033 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=18033 EU leaders granted Croatia official candidate status in June 2004, and accession negotiations were scheduled to start on 17 March 2005. However, the launch of talks was put off on 16 March pending Zagreb's "full co-operation" with the UN war crimes tribunal. SOURCE: EurActiv EurActiv Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:46:22 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=17849 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=17849 Compendium of studies and articles on terrorism, counter-terrorism, and homeland security. SOURCE: Project on Defense Alternatives Project on Defense Alternatives Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:46:22 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=17850 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=17850 A collection of articles, research and analyses on the costs of the new wars for the American military. SOURCE: Project on Defense Alternatives Project on Defense Alternatives Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:46:22 -0700 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=17862 http://www.humansecuritygateway.com/showRecord.php?RecordId=17862 The ISDR aims at building disaster resilient communities by promoting increased awareness of the importance of disaster reduction as an integral component of sustainable development, with the goal of reducing human, social, economic and environmental losses due to natural hazards and related technological and environmental disasters. Recognising that natural hazards can threaten any one of us, the ISDR builds on partnerships and takes a global approach to disaster reduction, seeking to involve every individual and every community towards the goals of reducing the loss of lives, the socio-economic setbacks and the environmental damages caused by natural hazards. In order to achieve these goals, the ISDR promotes four objectives as tools towards reaching disaster reduction for all: Increase public awareness to understand risk, vulnerability and disaster reduction globally - The more people, regional organizations, governments, non-governmental organizations, United Nations entities, representatives of civil society and others know about risk, vulnerability and how to manage the impacts of natural hazards, the more disaster reduction measures will be implemented in all sectors of society. Prevention begins with information; Obtain commitment from public authorities to implement disaster reduction policies and actions - The more decision-makers at all levels commit themselves to disaster reduction policies and actions, the sooner communities vulnerable to natural disasters will benefit from applied disaster reduction policies# and actions. This requires, in part, a grassroots approach whereby communities at risk are fully informed and participate in risk management initiatives; Stimulate interdisciplinary and intersectoral partnerships, including the expansion of risk reduction networks - The more entities active in disaster reduction share information on their research and practices, the more useful the global body of knowledge and experience will progress. By sharing a common purpose and through collaborative efforts we can ensure a world that is more resilient to the impact of natural hazards; Improve scientific knowledge about disaster reduction - The more we know about the causes and consequences of natural hazards and related technological and environmental disasters on societies, the more we are able to be better prepared to reduce risks. Bringing the scientific community and policy makers together allows them to contribute to and complement each other's work; The ISDR combines the strengths of many key players through the Inter-Agency Task Force on Disaster Reduction (IATF/DR) and the Inter-Agency Secretariat of the ISDR (UN/ISDR). The IATF/DR is the principal body for the development of disaster reduction policy. It is headed by the UN Under-Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and consists of 25 UN, international, regional and civil society organizations. It meets twice a year in Geneva, Switzerland. Working Groups reporting to the IATF/DR bring together specialists and organisations to discuss issues of common and global relevance to disaster reduction such as climate variability, early warning, vulnerability and risk analysis, wildland fires and drought. The UN/ISDR is the focal point in the UN System to promote links and synergies between, and the coordination of, disaster reduction activities in the socio-economic, humanitarian and development fields, as well as to support policy integration. It serves as an international information clearinghouse on disaster reduction, developing awareness campaigns and producing articles, journals, and other publications and promotional materials related to disaster reduction. The UN/ISDR headquarters is based at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. It conducts outreach programmes through its regional units in Costa Rica and Kenya. SOURCE: United Nations United Nations