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• Enduring Offensive Ground Combat Operations: HRI:H-II OPSEC, 11 February 2015.

HRI:H-II OPSEC

After 20 years of advocacy and policy development work through Humanitarian Resource Institute (UN:NGO:DESA), the Humanitarian Intervention Initiative (H-II) was established to support strategic planning, development and stabilization of humanitarian emergencies that were beyond the operational capacities of the United Nations, non-governmental and relief organizations.  Today this work encompasses strategic planning, critical analysis of prioritized emergencies, expert think tank development for background discussions, peer reviewed data compilation and communications that engage decision makers and target audiences on the grassroots level in 193 United Nations member countries through the International Disaster Information Network (IDIN). Establishing a new reference point for Stabilization, Security, Containment and Control (SSTR) in a Comprehensive Approach framework.


16 May 2014

When the size and scope of a humanitarian crisis is beyond the operational capacities of relief organizations and UN Agencies, then resources equipped to handle large scale logistical challenges need to be engaged.  HRI:H-II OPSEC supports the utilization of the Global Special Operations Network and SOF capabilities, on the Interpol Fusion Task Force level, as the lead in complex crisis management for Stabilization, Security, Support and Reconstruction (SSTR) Operations.

• Humanitarian Medical Security Strike Teams (HMSST) : HRI:H-II OPSEC, 24 October 2012.

25 April 2014

Global War on Terrorism focuses on Endangered Species, Wildlife and Forest Crime under the umbrella of Ecoterrorism (Appeal to International Bar Association). H-II OPSEC targets SOF PMC-PSC support for UN member countries in cooperation with UNODC Wildlife and forest crime operations.

• Wildlife and Forest Crime: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
• International Consortium on Combating Wildlife Crime (ICCWC): Joint Initiatives: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.

Related:

• Protecting wildlife and forests from organized crime focus of global consortium meeting: Interpol, 5 March 2013.
• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CIES)
  
• WildLife Rehabilitation and Information Node: Humanitarian Resource Institute.
  
• H-II: Stephen Michael Apatow Named Ambassador for Vet2011: 250th Anniversary of the Global Veterinary Profession: Humanitarian Resource Institute, 7 February 2011.

15 April 2013

• Read about H-II OPSEC - Redefining a Global Security Support System in the Journal of Special Operations Medicine, JSOM ABC's, 15 April 2013.

In 1999, Humanitarian Resource institute initiated the International Disaster Information Network (IDIN) project in cooperation with the FEMA Preparedness, Exercises & Training Directorate, building upon the foundation established by the U.S. State Department plans for a Global Disaster Information Network (GDIN) in the early 90's. 

The IDIN global communication network included leaders in approximately 200 United Nations member countries, corporate, inter-governmental, non governmental, community action, interfaith organizations and media (newspaper, radio and television networks).  This resources were utilized to support contingency planning for the Year 2000 conversion.

Today the IDIN network is ground zero for global defense and logistics support for complex emergencies.


4 April 2013

H-II OPSEC - Redefining a Global Security Support System

The mission of Humanitarian Resource Institute is to "Bridge Unmet Needs to Untapped Resources." This objective is accomplished through strategic planning, critical analysis, expert think tank development for background discussions, peer reviewed data compilation and communications that engage decision makers and target audiences on the grassroots level in 193 United Nations member countries.

The Humanitarian University Consortium (ProMED:ISID: Announcements 2003 (08): Humanitarian Univ. Consort.) was founded to support the development of  initiatives associated with economic, social, cultural and humanitarian issues worldwide.  Our mission is to serve as (1) an international community of scholars, (2) a bridge between Humanitarian Resource Institute and the international academic community, (3) a think tank in support of the United Nations programs and (4) the promotion of higher learning through both traditional and distance education.

Biodefense: Expanding Peer Reviewed Dialogue

In the publication "Biological Threats and Terrorism, Assessing the Science and Response Capabilities: Workshop Summary," the National Academy of Sciences has recognized Humanitarian Resource Institute (HRI) as one of nine leading educational and research institutions. These include:

• Center for Nonproliferation Studies.
• Columbia University: Center for Public Health Preparedness.
• Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government: Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
• Humanitarian Resource Institute.
  
• Johns Hopkins University: Center for Civilian Biodefense Studies.
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Center for International Studies.
• National Academy of Sciences.
• University of Maryland: Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland.
• University of Minnesota: Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy.
  

Reference: Forum on Emerging Infections, Board on Global Health. "Front Matter." Biological Threats and Terrorism: Assessing the Science and Response Capabilities: Workshop Summary. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2002.

Redefining a Global Security Support System
H-II OPSEC - A Special Operations Center for Excellence

In 2010, the Humanitarian Intervention Initiative (H-II) was established to support strategic planning, development and stabilization of humanitarian emergencies that are beyond the operational capacities of the United Nations, non-governmental and relief organizations. This focus includes Expanding Special Protective Forces for Humanitarian Operations through H-II OPSEC.  Three organizational frameworks are integrated into this global security support system:

• Humanitarian Resource Institute (HRI): Global unmet needs analysis, strategic planning and policy development. A Neutral, Impartial and Independent United Nations Non-Governmental Organization, listed with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. On the web: www.humanitarian.net
• H-II OPSEC: Security Consultancy: Optimizing (1) special operations and special protective forces integration for crisis response and humanitarian operations, with the support of NATO and Interpol level grassroots support in every UN member country, (2) Private security contractor umbrella for humanitarian operations 193 UN member countries, and (3) mediation on the United Nations, NGO and relief organizational level for complex emergencies in support of "A Comprehensive Approach" operational framework.. On the web: www.H-II.org
• United Nations Arts Initiative (UNARTS): Today's artists serve as a bridge for education and support, reaching the household level in 193 UN member countries.  Arts Integration Into Education through the United Nations Arts Initiatives. On the web: www.unarts.org
  

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