To develop cross-linkages, share knowledge and foster dialogue between the disarmament, the humanitarian and the health communities on issues relating to the effect on health of war and of the use of certain weapons, with a human security perspective.
Partners: Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (Switzerland), United Nations Department for Disarmament Affairs.
Support from UNIDIR's core funders provides the foundation for all of the Institute's activities.
In addition, dedicated project funding was received from the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (Switzerland), and the United Nations Department for Disarmament Affairs.