Since the end of the Cold War, the world has undergone major changes. The number of armed conflicts has decreased, the number of combat losses and cases of genocide have decreased. Many of these changes can be attributed to the grassroots political activism spearheaded by the UN to end wars and resolve problems peacefully. Designed specifically to present detailed information in a compact format, the Human Security Mini-Atlas provides a concise introduction to the most pressing security issues. It addresses issues of political violence, the link between poverty and war, attacks on human rights, including the involvement of children in combat, and the reasons behind war and peace.