Peace and Security – UN Task Team Thematic Think Piece
PBSO | UN | 2012
The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have transformed development cooperation over the last 10 years or so. They have become universally accepted goals that have framed or influenced the policies, programmes, projects or activities of governments, international organizations, civil society and the private sector. Yet, a number of weaknesses have
emerged in recent years. One of them is the absence of goals related to peace, security, human rights and justice. The discussions on the post-2015 framework create an opportunity to include them.
Key messages
- Violence and fragility have become the largest obstacle to the MDGs
- The narrow approach of MDGs is problematic given the broadening of the concept of development that has occurred
- The narrow focus also ignores the interrelations among aspects such as security, justice and development
- The post-2015 agenda needs to take a comprehensive approach, guided by the Millennium Declaration, which included fundamental values (such as the freedom from fear of violence, oppression or injustice and equality) and goals on peace, security and disarmament; development and poverty eradication; human rights, democracy and good governance; and protecting the vulnerable·
- The post-2015 framework should include separate goals related to peace and security and a clear, concise and measurable target on violence, which can be measured through indicators on battle-related deaths and intentional homicide
Pages | 13
Language | English
Language | English
Original File Location | http://post2015.org/2012/07/20/peace-and-security-un-task-team-thematic-think-piece/
Peace and Security – UN Task Team Thematic Think Piece
Peace and Security – UN Task Team Thematic Think Piece