Examine security from the perspective of people and communities. Analyse the links between inequality, livelihoods, gender, displacement and vulnerability.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain differences between national and human security.
  • Analyse how vulnerability is unevenly distributed.
  • Recommend inclusive measures for a civilian policy response.

Main topics

  • Human-security approaches
  • Gender and inclusion
  • Displacement
  • Community resilience

Practical task

Develop a vulnerability profile using public or synthetic community data.

Assessment

Profile report and a reflective discussion paper.