Safe & Sound?

Traditionally we see security as safety from threats. Fear can make us favour short-term solutions that take away the immediate threat, but don’t solve the underlying problems.

If we see security as ‘freedom to live’, rather than ‘avoiding threats’, could it help us to take a long-term approach that creates a just and peaceful world for all of us?

Could we reimagine security as a form of freedom? 

How can we work together to make each other secure?

The Rethinking Security network suggests a new model of security based on these principles:

  • Meeting people’s basic needs;
  • Protecting human rights;
  • Promoting climate justice;
  • Improving social equality;
  • Investing in peacebuilding, dialogue and cooperation.

It’s not easy! This new idea of security takes patience, and can involve giving up some of our power, as well as working with those we previously viewed as enemies. The good news is that many individuals, communities and organisations are starting to put these ideas into practice, so there’s lots of experience we can learn from.

Pop into Peace Hub, throughout the rest of 2022 to:

  • Find out more;
  • Read stories of individuals and groups putting these ideas into practice;
  • Support the campaign to help meet our basic needs;
  • Stand Together with Refugees;
  • Wear a White Poppy for a culture of Peace.

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