Nearly a decade into the 21st century, the threat of conflict, and
the inevitable killing of civilians that comes with it, is as great
as ever. A profound shift in the distribution of global power, also
...Unless the world takes effective action to reduce it, it can
only get worse. This report argues both that we as citizens, as
well as people in positions of power should and can take action now
to make security a reality for all citizens worldwideWhy?
Fundamentally because it's the right thing to do, but also because
it's in everyone's interest. All governments have not only economic
and political interest in reducing threat to their people, but
moral interests too. Electorates expect them to prevent, not just
condemn, the atrocities that information technology beams around
the world. So upholding the agreed 'Responsibility to Protect' is
the rational and only choice.How? Through a combination of local
action, national responsibilty, regional solidarity, and
international support. There are examples at every level of
initiatives to protect civilians that really work. The challenge is
to generate the willingness and capacity to replicate these
isolated examples until they become the norm. What is needed is a
powerful global movement to promote civilians' rights in the
current context of a profound shift in the distribution of global
power.
General
Imprint: |
Oxfam
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
December 2008 |
First published: |
October 2008 |
Authors: |
Ed Cairns
(Research Coordinator)
|
Dimensions: |
240 x 170 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
148 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-85598-630-8 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-85598-630-1 |
Barcode: |
9780855986308 |
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