ISHALC Blog
Articles, institutional records and news from ISHALC on Human Security in Latin America and the Caribbean — including the archive migrated from the previous site.
Course starting 14 August 2023 – Social Justice, Crime, Human Rights and Human Security
In-person course on Social Justice, Crime and Human Rights, starting 14 August 2023, 40 hours, at the Human Security College.
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Course starting 14 August 2023 – Arbitrary Detention
In-person course on Arbitrary Detention, 40 hours, starting 14 August 2023 at the Human Security College.
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Compliance and Anti-Corruption course starting 15 August 2023 at the Human Security College
Compliance and Anti-Corruption course, 40 hours, starting 15 August 2023 at the Human Security College.
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Enrolment open for the continuing education courses at the Human Security College for Latin America and the Caribbean
Enrolment open for in-person courses (40h) and distance learning courses (120h) at the Human Security College for Latin America and the Caribbean (ISHALC).
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The SDGs and the global commitment
An article explaining the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda and listing each one.
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Visit of the UN Special Adviser on Human Security to the Chamber of Deputies
In 2018 the UN Special Adviser on Human Security, Yukio Takasu, met the president of the Chamber of Deputies in Brasilia.
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The Seven Pillars of Human Security: building a resilient society
An article describing the seven pillars of Human Security: economic, food, health, environmental, personal, community and political.
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Forum held in Argentina on corruption in Latin America
In November 2017 ISHALC and COPLAD held the International Forum on corruption in Latin America in Buenos Aires.
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UN mission in Afghanistan takes part in the installation of the ISHALC chancellery
Maria Borges, who served on the UN mission in Afghanistan, attended the installation of the ISHALC chancellery.
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Medical students from Anhembi Morumbi University take part
Medical students from Anhembi Morumbi University attended the installation of the ISHALC chancellery.
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ISHALC signs a cooperation agreement with IACA
ISHALC signed a cooperation agreement with IACA (Luxembourg) on 17 March 2020 for compliance and anti-corruption courses.
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The symbolism of the ISHALC flag
On the symbolism of the ISHALC flag, tied to the programme Human Security Through the Eyes of a Child.
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Why ISHALC matters
ISHALC reaffirms its commitment to advancing Human Security in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030, alongside the UN Human Security Unit.
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Human Security Award — 2013/2020
History of the ISHALC Human Security Award, granted from 2013 to 2020 to figures and institutions such as António Guterres and Kerry Kennedy.
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The challenges of building a better world
An ISHALC video on the importance of freedom from fear and freedom from want.
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ISHALC institutional film — 2020
In 2020 ISHALC released an institutional video on Human Security.
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COPLAD General Assembly
Video of the COPLAD General Assembly (Rio de Janeiro, 2019) presenting ISHALC Human Security programmes.
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Citizen and Community Human Security — Human Security Through the Eyes of a Child
ISHALC launches the programme Human Security Through the Eyes of a Child.
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Health Human Security
In 2020 ISHALC set up Covid-19 testing points following WHO and PAHO protocols.
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Citizen and Community Human Security
ISHALC launches the Cesta Alimentar food basket programme.
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ISHALC establishes the Food Human Security Network
ISHALC created the Food Human Security Network in 2021, with an industrial kitchen to train entrepreneurs in vulnerable situations.
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International Forum – Human Security in Latin America
In 2018 ISHALC took part in an international forum on human security in Latin America with officials from the UN, ILANUD and the judiciary.
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United Nations delegation visits the Federal Senate of Brazil
In 2018 a UN delegation visited the Federal Senate and presented its president with the Human Security Award granted by ISHALC.
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COPLAD General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro
In 2019 ISHALC hosted the COPLAD General Assembly in Rio de Janeiro, presenting the Human Security Index (ISH).
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Strategic planning of the Institute for Human Security for Latin America and the Caribbean
From the 1999 founding milestone to the world forums and the structuring of the Human Security pillars.
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