UN Women in Taliban Afghanistan: The Limits of International Advocacy Without State Cooperation Author: Rebecca Arnieri The United Nations has long framed gender equality as both a fundamental human right and a prerequisite for sustainable development. At the centre of this agenda is UN Women, created in 2010 to unify

Costa Rican Pineapples: Harvesting Abuse Author: Montserrat Picado Campos Since the 1980s, the Costa Rican government has encouraged the industrial production of pineapple (Echavarría & Prunier, 2020, p. 2). These efforts have resulted in the country being recognized as the leading pineapple exporter worldwide in 2020 (Ibid). This success is

Torture data matters for peace: Presenting the Global Torture Index Author: Mariateresa Garrido V. In June 2025, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) launched the Global Torture Index. It is the first of its kind and provides insightful information about 26 countries, along with recommendations for each of them. The

The 2023 Global Risks Report of the World Economic Forum described that climate and environmental risks are the core focus of global risks perceptions over the next decade. Thus, it remains counterintuitive that as the primary United Nations organ concerned with the maintenance of international peace and security, the United

El 1 de abril, la Universidad para la Paz (UPAZ) celebró en su Aula Magna el evento “Innovación para la Paz”, orientado a reflexionar sobre cómo responder a las nuevas realidades en materia de paz mediante la colaboración interdisciplinaria. El Vicerrector, Dr. Juan Carlos Sainz-Borgo, presentó la visión del Centro

This article features a conversation with Dr. Uyanwune, highlighting the intersection of peace, health, and human rights in the context of technological innovation. The UPEACE Global Center for Peace Innovation continues its efforts to envision peace through technology and systemic approaches that empower marginalized communities. Dr. Uyanwune focuses on albinism,

Peace Starts Here: Empowering Local Voices for Global Harmony Author: Jamila-Aisha P. Sanguila In a world plagued by conflict and crisis, achieving peace is a collective imperative. This article discusses a groundbreaking campaign initiated by ten diverse local peacebuilders from across the globe, aiming to catalyze transformative change within the

Desafíos Ambientales en Costa Rica: La Agricultura Industrial y su Impacto en el Agua Autora: Francesca Di Leoni Freer Costa Rica es conocida por ser la casa de una gran biodiversidad ambiental y recursos naturales, proyectando una imagen de país sostenible, comprometido con la preservación ambiental para las generaciones futuras