This means not only providing resources but also fostering reconciliation. The willingness of national and local authorities to restore inter-communal dialogue is indispensable, but so is a positive attitude by the people concerned. Peaceful co-existence must be accepted by divided communities living together again, rather than simply forced upon them. It is in this acceptance that lies the key to a secure society. The atrocities committed against Roma and Serbs in Kosovo are a stark reminder of the challenges and risks facing divided communities.
Human security requires a collective and comprehensive effort.
Together, countries must focus on democracy building, human rights, economic development, and other issues vital to promoting human security. Only then can we ensure that every woman, man and child are safe, regardless of their ethnicity, nationality or religion. Our global security depends on it.