In the Middle East, due to the current insecurities (human rights violations, gender inequality, lack of participatory governance and poor management of the development process) people are seeking a comprehensive change stage addressed by popular revolutions rejecting all kinds of repression, abuse and the confiscation of freedoms.

The Palermo Atlantic Forum’s second session focus on human security triggered an interesting, enriching and complex debate about the definition and multiple aspects of human security. he safety and security of vulnerable groups, the fight against gender-based violence in situations of peace as well as that of conflict, the fight against human trafficking, and the empowerment of women and ethnic minorities is at the heart of human security, but also a long-term factor to sustainable peace and stability.