The United Nations and the strengthening of international law and justice in an insecure world Author: Mario Beltran-Mainero Justice and international law are necessary elements in a functioning and peaceful nation-state system. In that sense, one of the principal functions of the United Nations (UN), an entity created to maintain

Emergency food aid: A hindrance to achieving community food security in Ciudad Colon? Author: Lauren Bernardi According to Banco de Alimentos de Mora founder, Carlos, there are approximately 400 food insecure individuals that reside in Ciudad Colon. Of this population, he estimates that about 90% of these individuals are elderly

Conflict in Mali Author: Jackie Schiffer The conflict in Mali is multidimensional. The following analysis, utilizing CR SIPPABIO, will establish a basis of understanding for the quickly evolving and escalating conflict. Following, we will explore peace in Mali, challenges to peace, and future recommendations. Context: Challenges in Mali date from

Managed Retreat or Forced Displacement? Conservation and Conflict in the Sundarbans Author: Sara-Duana Meyer The world’s largest riverine mangrove forest grows along the border of Southern West Bengal in India and Eastern Bangladesh. The Sundarbans,[1] literally beautiful forest, are of global importance as a natural carbon sink, a vital ecological

Giving content to the right to a healthy environment: Human rights and Chemicals and hazardous substances Author: Eduardo Caldera-Petit The constructive spirit prevailing following the two world wars of the 20th century paved the way for international consensus on establishing universal human rights to be enjoyed by all peoples and

To what extent is there a tension between individual human rights and collective rights in international human rights law? Author: Michaela A. Bosshard According to some critics, there is an inherent incompatibility between individual human rights and collective rights, both from a legal and from an ideological perspective. For some

Remarks by Professor José Riera-Cézanne on Migration for the The Humboldt School, San José Costa Rica Author: José Riera-Cézanne 24 September 2022 I have participated in many model-UN exercises, at the Doctoral level, Master’s level, as a participant, and now as a speaker. I am the child of immigrant parents.

Reimagining Sustainable Peace in Tigray: A Transitional Justice Perspective Author: Markus Penda Mulandula Angula Published on 5 June 2023 According to Andrews, P. (2015), ‘transitional justice mechanisms are non-judicial bodies set up by governments after armed conflict or internal political violence. These mechanisms usually reflect the compromise reached between warring

Child Pornography in the Face of the Technological Revolution Author: Denisse María Soto Translated into Spanish by the same author There is increasing access to internet networks and technological devices that are initially designed to improve the quality of life and efficiency of daily activities, through the facilitation of information