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

The Inuit of Greenland and International Law: A Historical Perspective on Colonization, Self-Determination, and Resource Governance Author: Sophia Clark Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Realm of Denmark, possessing its own parliament and limited self-government. Historically, Greenland was home to two main indigenous groups from the East and North,

Animal Welfare as a Crucial Adaptation Strategy in the Face of Climate Change: Case of Northern Ghana Author: Niknaz Alemi Climate change, this modern human crisis, has its effects felt everywhere around the world. Heatwaves, wildfires, water shortages, and more are increasingly impacting more people after so many years of

The intersection of symbols, community engagement and peacebuilding – A Visit to Bosnia Author: Marjan Montazemi My journey in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) started in 2002 when I volunteered for a year with the Mozaik Development Foundation.  I was recruited to support the roll-out of their new program called the

Panderetas en Costa Rica: Discursos discriminatorios contra grupos cristianos Autora: Dra. Mariateresa Garrido V. Como fellow del Programa de Becarios de KAICIID para fomentar el diálogo interreligioso en Latinoamérica, y como investigadora en el área de libertad de expresión, siento particular interés en identificar patrones de violencia verbal en contra

Climate change can also be an opportunity to promote more ecological living Author: Qian Zhang Satish Kumar (2009) said that we can not save the climate crisis with the same tools and same mindsets which created the climate crisis. The climate crisis is just a symptom; the problem is our

The “Leyes Modelo” Framework of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) and its role in the advancement of Human Rights in the Region Author: Andrés Laguna Martino Throughout the 20th Century, decolonization from former European powers had become a wide reality for most of Latin America and the Caribbean

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