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Que Dicha
Que Dicha Author: Maggie Schwalbach Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 06/02/2008 Category: Diaries Sometimes, just when you least expect it, life hits you over the head with wonder. This week is one of those times. Monday: I drop my laptop. It falls to the floor, and the
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  • June 26, 2020
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Crucitas gold mine controversy: a lopsided roundtable
Jessica Barran reports on the Crucitas gold mine roundtable, recently held on UPEACE campus. Representatives from Industrias Infinito, the Costa Rican government, two environmental NGOs (FECON and AIDA), and the University of Costa Rica, were all given a chance to clarify their positions and field questions on this controversial issue.
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  • June 26, 2020
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A Load of Old Cobblestones
A Load of Old Cobblestones Author: Simon Stander Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 04/05/2006 Category: Editorial The University of Peace is based in Costa Rica where businesses, government, police and unions are positioning themselves in the event of street demonstrations. Costa Rica is going to enter CAFTA.
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  • June 25, 2020
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Empathy Education
Sympathy and pity come naturally. But truly understanding a person or group of people may require you to put yourself in their shoes, and that requires empathy. A careful process of teaching and field trips can lead students toward this frame of mind, and a greater understanding of the people
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  • June 25, 2020
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The Illusion of Democracy in Latin America
In light of the excesses, corruption, "emptiness" and elitism of certain "exemplary" Latin American democracies in the 20th Century, Tara Ruttenberg reflects on the emergence of leftist, populist, participatory democracies in the region, celebrates their successes, and warns against the possibility of backsliding into authoritarianism.
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  • June 22, 2020
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Peace needs Messengers
In the weeks leading up to the 2010 Costa Rican election, outgoing President and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Oscar Arias Sanchez visited the students, staff, and faculty of the University for Peace, marking the official inauguration of UPEACE's 30th anniversary celebrations. In his address, President Arias emphasizes the social and political
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  • June 21, 2020
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Costa Rica moves towards militarism
Monica Paniagua comments on the current debate in Costa Rica about increasing the scope and weapons of the national police force as a response to the ongoing border dispute with Nicaragua. Paniagua argues that Costa Rica should stay true to its tradition of diplomacy and avoid the slippery slope to
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An Interview with BriBri Leader Don Timoteo Jackson
An Interview with BriBri Leader Don Timoteo Jackson Author: Candice O’Grady Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 10/05/2007 Category: Interview From the road to the BriBri reserve you can see the humid blue hills of Panama. Stretching along the southern reaches of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, the 13,700
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  • June 20, 2020
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Costa Rica: utópicas realidades
Un viaje histórico a través de los hitos y logros principales que han contribuido a la construcción de la Cultura de Paz en Costa Rica, cuyo legado es parte del presente de un país afamado internacionalmente como la utopía pacifista centroamericana.
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December 1st, Day of the Abolition of the Army, Costa Rica
Ronald Castro Fernández describes the circumstances around Costa Rica's decision to abolish the army in 1948, and its enshrinement into the constitution in 1949.
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✨ La UPAZ presentó el Centro Global de Innovaci
✨ La UPAZ presentó el Centro Global de Innovación para la Paz y el libro “Innovación para la Paz. Reflexiones e ideas”.

Este espacio busca promover la colaboración intercultural e interdisciplinaria para impulsar paz, innovación y sostenibilidad, trabajando en temas como género, derecho internacional, comunicación y tecnología ética.

📖 Descubrí más sobre esta iniciativa y accedé al libro en Ideas for Peace.

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Are you passionate about peace studies, diplomacy,
Are you passionate about peace studies, diplomacy, or conflict resolution? Ideas for Peace welcomes your original contributions—articles, photo essays, videos, podcasts, and more—in English and Spanish.

Submission guidelines: 500–2,500 words (for text), include an excerpt and 3–5 keywords. Submissions must be original (no republished content).

Learn how to contribute and share your peace-promoting ideas today.

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📱✨ ¿Quién protege los derechos de quienes c
📱✨ ¿Quién protege los derechos de quienes crean contenido en internet?
El auge de plataformas como OnlyFans ha puesto sobre la mesa preguntas fundamentales sobre propiedad intelectual, derechos humanos y economía digital. ¿Qué mecanismos existen realmente para defender la autoría en el ciberespacio? ¿Y cuál es el papel del Estado frente a las empresas privadas?
Te invitamos a leer este análisis profundo que reflexiona sobre el rol de los creadores de contenido como sujetos de derechos y los vacíos legales que aún persisten.
🔍 Lee el artículo completo pronto (enlace en bio también):
“¿OnlyFans? Derecho a la propiedad intelectual de los creadores de contenido”
 Por Velia Sevilla, Keny Sibrían y Daniel Barría.
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📖 Un ensayo necesario para entender los nuevos desafíos del trabajo digital y el reconocimiento justo a quienes generan contenido.
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Discover Ideas for Peace, a UPEACE initiative that
Discover Ideas for Peace, a UPEACE initiative that brings together diverse voices—from educators to field workers—to explore new approaches to peacebuilding. 

From articles and podcasts to photo-essays and videos, this multimedia platform covers topics like human rights, international law, sustainable development, gender studies, and peace education. Because every voice matters. 

Visit About to learn more about this unique space. 

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🌍 “Climate change is not just an environmenta
🌍 “Climate change is not just an environmental crisis — it's a security threat.”
The UN Security Council has expanded its mandate to include pandemics and terrorism — yet continues to hesitate on climate change.
This paper explores the political and legal implications of finally calling it what it is:A threat to international peace and security.
📖 Read the full article soon (link also in bio)
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🌍 Peace is more than the absence of conflict — it’s about inclusion.
In Peace at the Margins, explore how voices from border communities and overlooked regions can reshape the global peace agenda.
This reflection is part of a wider conversation happening in our ongoing webinar series, bringing together practitioners, researchers, and community leaders from around the world.
📖 Read the full article (link also in bio)
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💻 Join the conversation
#IdeasForPeace #Nigeria #AlbinismAwareness #SocialJustice


🧠 How can we measure and prevent torture on a g
🧠 How can we measure and prevent torture on a global scale?

Join us for an urgent and insightful discussion on human rights, data, and collective action.

✨ Featuring voices deeply committed to the defense of human dignity through international advocacy and research.

🔗 Registration by scanning code on image or: https://bit.ly/4m84wtW

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🕊️ Can a flag, a bridge or a wedding symbol c
🕊️ Can a flag, a bridge or a wedding symbol carry the weight of peace?
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, symbols shape memory, identity, and even conflict.
This story explores how reclaiming heritage and co-creating meaning through community spaces can help rebuild trust after war.

Read the full article now on Ideas for Peace (link in bio).
#IdeasforPeace #BosniaHerzegovina #Srebrenica30 #peacebuilding


🌱 Climate change is affecting people’s lives
🌱 Climate change is affecting people’s lives in Northern Ghana — but it’s also threatening the animals they rely on.

When goats and sheep go uncared for, entire communities suffer.
But what if animal welfare could actually make these communities more resilient?

📲 Swipe through to discover how one woman’s journey from Iran to Ghana led her to a powerful realization:
Caring for animals is part of caring for the planet.

👉 Read the full story: “Animal Welfare as a Crucial Adaptation Strategy in the Face of Climate Change” by Niknaz Alemi (link in bio).

#AnimalWelfare #ClimateAdaptation #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateJustice #Resilience #CommunityLedChange #NorthernGhana #OneHealth #PlanetCare


🧊 Can a nation be truly free if it doesn’t co
🧊 Can a nation be truly free if it doesn’t control its own resources?
🌍 Greenland’s Inuit are recognized under international law—
but Denmark still controls much of their land and natural wealth.
⚖️ What happens when rights exist on paper, but not in practice?
🔗 Read the full article — link in bio.
#InuitRights #Greenland #SelfDetermination #IdeasForPeace


🌱 Costa Rica se pinta de verde… pero el agua
🌱 Costa Rica se pinta de verde... pero el agua habla diferente. Detrás de los monocultivos que exportan riqueza, hay comunidades sin acceso a agua potable, suelos contaminados y ecosistemas que mueren en silencio.
🧪 Se usan 20 de los 22 plaguicidas más peligrosos del mundo.
💧 El 75% de nuestras fuentes hídricas están en riesgo.
🥀 La “violencia lenta” avanza… gota a gota.
📖 Leé el artículo completo y descubrí por qué la agricultura industrial amenaza nuestro futuro (enlace en bio): 
🔗 https://ideasforpeace.org/desafios-ambientales-en-costa-rica-la-agricultura-industrial-y-su-impacto-en-el-agua/
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🌍 Peace doesn't start in conference rooms — i
🌍 Peace doesn't start in conference rooms — it starts in communities.
Meet the local peacebuilders redefining global harmony, one story at a time.
💬 Discover the #PeaceStartsHere campaign and read the full article now (link in bio) 👇
🔗 https://ideasforpeace.org/peace-starts-here-empowering-local-voices-for-global-harmony/


🎥 “Las palabras importan. La paz también se
🎥 “Las palabras importan. La paz también se construye con lo que decimos.” En Costa Rica, expresiones como “panderetas” han sido usadas para burlarse de comunidades evangélicas. Pero… ¿cuánto daño puede hacer una palabra? 
🛐 En su artículo, la Dra. Mariateresa Garrido analiza los discursos discriminatorios hacia grupos cristianos y su impacto en la libertad religiosa y los derechos humanos. 
📖 Leé el artículo completo en nuestro sitio (enlace en bio): 
🔗 ideasforpeace.org 
🗣️ La voz en este video fue generada con inteligencia artificial para fines narrativos. 
#IdeasForPeace #LibertadReligiosa #DerechosHumanos #CostaRica #RelanzamientoI4P #PazActiva


✨ We’re back.
The Ideas for Peace blog returns

✨ We’re back.
The Ideas for Peace blog returns this July with new voices, bold ideas, and stories that imagine peace from every corner of the world.

📚 Stay tuned — our first article drops soon.
🗣️ Voice in this video was generated using AI for storytelling purposes.

#IdeasForPeace #BlogRelaunch #PeaceInAction #VoicesForPeace


✨ ¡Volvemos!
Ideas for Peace se renueva este ju

✨ ¡Volvemos!
Ideas for Peace se renueva este julio con nuevas voces, nuevas preguntas y muchas ideas que merecen ser compartidas.
Porque construir paz empieza también con lo que nos atrevemos a imaginar y decir.
📚 Muy pronto, nuevos artículos en el blog.

#RelanzamientoI4P #IdeasForPeace #PazActiva #BlogDeIdeas #UPEACE


🌍 Happy International Youth Day! 🎉🎊 Today
🌍 Happy International Youth Day! 🎉🎊 Today, we celebrate the incredible potential and power of young people in shaping our world. 🌱💪 Let's empower and support the youth in their endeavors to create positive change, amplify their voices, and build a brighter future for all. 🌈🤝 #InternationalYouthDay #YouthPower #PositiveChange #BrighterFuture


🌱🌍 Climate change sparks self-reflection and
🌱🌍 Climate change sparks self-reflection and action! 🌿 As the climate crisis looms, eco-communities are emerging as a unique opportunity to reshape our way of life. Let's embrace sustainable living and pave the way for a brighter future together. 💡 #ClimateChange #EcoCommunities #SustainableLiving #BrighterFuture


🌿🌎 International Indigenous Day! Today, we
🌿🌎 International Indigenous Day!  Today, we honor and appreciate the rich cultural heritage, knowledge, and contributions of indigenous peoples around the world. Let's stand in solidarity with indigenous communities, preserving their traditions and protecting their rights. Together, we can build a more inclusive and harmonious world. 🤝 #IndigenousDay #CulturalHeritage #Solidarity #Inclusion


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Conoce nuestras becas🌱



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