This paper explores the concept of human security through a comprehensive framework that integrates Islamic values, international human rights standards, and Saudi Arabia’s national development priorities, particularly within the framework of Vision 2030. Human security transcends the mere absence of threats, it is presented as a foundational pillar for dignity, peace, and sustainable development.To articulate this notion, the paper identifies seven core dimensions—personal, health, food, environmental, political, economic, and community security—each of which plays an essential role in promoting societal stability and individual well-being. The analysis emphasizes that Islamic principles emphasis on “Amn” (security) as a prerequisite for growth, stability, and social cohesion. Islamic sources: the Qur’an and the Hadith, underscore the right of all individuals to live free from fear and deprivation, irrespective of their background. In this context, the Charter of Medina is highlighted as an early legal model that institutionalized human security and peaceful coexistence. Building on this religious and theological foundation, the paper examines Saudi Arabia’s tangible efforts to advance human security at both the national and international levels. It reviews a range of state-led initiatives in areas such as healthcare access, food provision, environmental stewardship—including the Saudi and Middle East Green Initiatives—political engagement, and the protection of social inclusion and cultural identity. Moreover, the Kingdom’s active collaboration with the United Nations through the UNSDCF, and its global humanitarian leadership via KSrelief, reflect a broader commitment to human security beyond its borders.
Sarah Balto (Mon,) studied this question.