Human Security Collective (HSC) is a foundation based in The Hague working on issues of development, security and the involvement of citizens in their communities and societies. We believe that the idea of Human Security with its focus on people, relationships and human rights provides an organizing frame for action.
Based on the elements of trust-creation, local ownership, empowerment and collective action, we facilitate conversation between civil society, policy shapers and other actors to promote alternative approaches to current security practice.
Through the Civic Horizons program, a dedicated team of civil society members in Jordan’s Baqaa Camp explored how media stereotypes affect residents’ security and resilience. Their findings inspired the “Space” initiative, a community council aimed at challenging biases and strengthening civic engagement within Baqaa.
Read moreThis summer, Marie, Catherine, Rexhina, and Maria participated in the MDT Move 4 Human Rights Summer Edition. Read the story to learn about their experience in the program.
Read moreMeet Maria, a Syrian student in the Netherlands. Through the MDT Move 4 Human Rights program, she created a video on Syrian refugees' job struggles, turning her studies into impactful advocacy. Read her story.
Read moreUnder the Civic Horizons project, community members in Al Fakiha, Lebanon, have presented findings from their participatory action research. Their research represents the diverse voices of the community, offering valuable insights into the meaning and availability of safe spaces in the area.
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