Human Security has been synthesized as the freedom from want and freedom from fear. In this context, the basic elements of human security are having enough to eat, a home, good health, education, freedom from violence, safety during natural and human-caused disasters, democracy, good governance and respect for human rights. From a gender perspective, however, there are fundamental differences and inequalities between women and men's security. Women’s security is compromised by their disadvantaged position in society shaped by patriarchy, economic disempowerment, inequality and harmful traditional practices. A gendered approach to human security has to incorporate the inter-related issues of violence against women and girls, gender inequalities in control over resources, gender inequalities in power and decision-making, women's human rights, women (and men) as agents, not victims. UNESCAP promotes the adoption of a gender responsive human security approach to development processes so as to ensure that the human rights of everyone, especially women and girls, are taken into account in the planning and implementation of policies and programmes. UNESCAP emphasizes human security interventions should be designed to promote women's empowerment and advancement.