Friends of Human Security

January 2008

"Friends of Human Security (FHS)" is an unofficial, open-ended forum based in NY. The purpose of FHS is to provide an informal forum for United Nations Member States as well as relevant international organizations to discuss the concept of human security from different angles in order to seek a common understanding of human security and explore collaborative efforts for mainstreaming it in United Nations activities. Japan chaired the first FHS meeting in October 2006. The first FHS meeting was chaired by Japan in October 2006. The second and third meetings were held in April and November 2007 respectively under the co-chairpersonship with Mexico.

  • The third meeting of "Friends of Human Security" (November 7, 2007, NY)
  • The second meeting of "Friends of Human Security" (April 20, 2007, NY)
  • The first meeting of "Friends of Human Security" (October 19, 2006, NY)

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