A group of adults and children walk down a dusty hill covered in rocks. They are carrying personal belongings and large white bags. There are members of the army watching the people as they move down the hill.
The Human Security in the Arab Region programme, jointly implemented by the League of Arab States, the UNTFHS, and UNESCO, was launched as a consequence of Arab interest in addressing emerging global challenges.

Human security concept in the Arab region

Duration: June 2007– June 2010
Budget: US$220,350
Implementing Agencies: UNESCO

In close partnership with the League of Arab States, the programme deepened the understanding and acceptance of the human security approach among policymakers, academics and civil society actors in the region. As part of the programme, five academic papers were prepared by prominent Arab experts who discussed the threats, challenges and opportunities for human security in the region.