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About Us
Human Security Policy Division, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Canada has long been a leader in the development of human security, a people-centred approach to foreign policy that seeks to protect individuals from violent threats to their rights, safety or lives. As part of an expert workshop on “Renewing Canada’s Human Security Agenda” in summer 2005, the Human Security Policy Division at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) identified cities as a human security concern. The new focus was animated partly by high rates of urbanization in the developing world and the general growth in city power, and partly as a result of Canada’s hosting of the Third World Urban Forum in Vancouver in June 2006. To map out the intersections between human security and cities, DFAIT conducted internal and external research, including rapid consultation exercises called ‘Fast Talks’, graduate student research awards, and conference presentations, with a discussion paper and ‘Virtual Seminar’ serving as our main outputs. In addition to research, DFAIT decided to establish this website for the Human Security and Cities project to generate interest in the topic, stimulate debate, and build a community of practice around what is still a nascent idea. We are pleased to have the CCHS be our partners in this regard, and encourage you to explore this site and add your voice to the debate by writing us at info@humansecurity-cities.org.
The Canadian Consortium on Human Security
The Canadian Consortium on Human Security (CCHS) is an academic-based network promoting policy-relevant research on human security. Its core missions are to facilitate the exchange of information and analysis on human security issues, and to help build a human security community in Canada and internationally. CCHS is funded by the Human Security Program of the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT).
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