Human Rights in the Future of Emerging Virtual States
Imagine a futuristic society, where everything is digitalized. Not just work, but meeting friends, traveling, and even the state we live in is now online. Now people are having heated discussions on whether to have their consciousness uploaded onto a cloud service they prefer. Now then, how would statehoods be formed, and who can we define as ‘human’? What changes and challenges would human rights face? As the possibility of more pandemics to come, under the extreme change of climates, this essay ponders over the idea of a fully digitalized future, and a few matters of human rights we need to consider.
¿OnlyFans? Derecho a la propiedad intelectual de los creadores de contenido
¿OnlyFans? Derecho a la propiedad intelectual de los creadores de contenido Autores: Velia Sevilla García, Keny Sibrían Alfaro y Daniel Barría Yorins El uso de herramientas tecnológicas y la profesionalización sobre el manejo de estas, ya sea desde el hardware o el software, está estrechamente relacionado con las proyecciones de la evolución de la cultura […]
Presentación del Centro Global de Innovación para la Paz y del libro “Innovación para la Paz”
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 Global de Innovación para la Paz, creado en 2022 para fomentar un mundo donde paz, innovación y sostenibilidad se sustenten en acción ética y cooperación intercultural. La actividad dio continuidad a los debates que inspiraron el libro Innovación para la Paz. Reflexiones e ideas, presentado en la ONU en 2024, y que en Costa Rica sirvió de base para mesas de discusión sobre áreas prioritarias de innovación (investigación constante, vínculo academia-empresa, capacitación tecnológica y políticas públicas innovadoras), formación de alianzas estratégicas con actores diversos, y exploración de fuentes de financiamiento nacionales e internacionales. Entre los proyectos replicables surgieron laboratorios de innovación tecnológica y programas de microcredenciales. El Rector, Dr. Francisco Rojas Aravena, cerró destacando la importancia de nuevas narrativas para la paz, el arte como medio de expresión pacífica y un desarrollo sostenible centrado en las comunidades.
Peace at the Margins
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, a rare genetic condition that poses significant health risks and social challenges, particularly in Africa, where stigma and discrimination exacerbate vulnerabilities. He emphasizes that peace and health innovations do not necessarily require cutting-edge technology but rather inclusive, systemic coordination among health, education, and community sectors. Such multidisciplinary approaches can improve healthcare access, reduce stigma, and foster social inclusion, aligning with several Sustainable Development Goals including good health, quality education, gender equality, and reduced inequalities. This perspective links the fulfillment of the right to health with building positive peace through sustainable, preventative innovation.
Animal Welfare as a Crucial Adaptation Strategy in the Face of Climate Change: Case of Northern Ghana
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 scientists urging attention and prioritizing […]
Climate change can also be an opportunity to promote more ecological living.
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 attitude toward the natural world […]
Emergency food aid: A hindrance to achieving community food security in Ciudad Colon?
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 folks who are not working […]
Child Pornography in the Face of the Technological Revolution
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 and communications, creating a global […]
Short series: Circular Economy in brief Part 3
Short series: Circular Economy in brief Part 3. Disposal Author: Alonso Muñoz Solís The aim of this 3-piece series of papers is to introduce the reader to the characteristics of a circular economic system. I will do so by comparing each of the phases of the linear system with those put forward by the proponents […]
Short series: Circular Economy in brief Part 2
Short series: Circular Economy in brief Part 2. Energy, Production and Usage Author: Alonso Muñoz Solís The aim of this 3-piece series of papers is to introduce the reader to the characteristics of a circular economic system. I will do so by comparing each of the phases of the linear system with those put forward […]