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Small arms and landmines are grim examples of threats to human security.
We know that once a conflict has ended, these weapons remain—stockpiled,
buried, hidden or in circulation. In addition to posing the very
real threat of physical harm, they have enduring consequences in
vulnerable and fragile societies, inhibiting reconstruction, development,
and an eventual return to normality. Their victims are predominately
civilians, and too often they are children.
UNIDIR activities on human security and disarmament
include cross-cutting research on small arms collection, weapons
as a public health issue, and security-building measures—such
as peace-building, humanitarian action and the impact of landmines.
The Institute actively seeks to involve civil society groups and
NGOs in disarmament and security debates. Inclusive methodologies
and approaches, such as participatory evaluation and monitoring
techniques, are used to ensure that the voices and reflections of
those most affected by violence, conflict and weapons proliferation
are heard.
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