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Human Rights in the Future of Emerging Virtual States
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
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Peace at the Margins
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,
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Desafíos Ambientales en Costa Rica: La Agricultura Industrial y su Impacto en el Agua
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
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The Inuit of Greenland and International Law: A Historical Perspective on Colonization, Self-Determination, and Resource Governance
The Inuit of Greenland and International Law: A Historical Perspective on Colonization, Self-Determination, and Resource Governance
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,
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Panderetas en Costa Rica: Discursos discriminatorios contra grupos cristianos
Panderetas en Costa Rica: Discursos discriminatorios contra grupos cristianos
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
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PARLATINO and its role in the advancement of Human Rights in the Region
PARLATINO and its role in the advancement of Human Rights in the Region
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
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Human Rights and  Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
Human Rights and Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
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
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Tensions between collective and individual human rights
Tensions between collective and individual human rights
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
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Reimagining Sustainable Peace in Tigray: A Transitional Justice Perspective
Reimagining Sustainable Peace in Tigray: A Transitional Justice Perspective
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
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[De]Coded Discrimination
[De]Coded Discrimination
[De]Coded Discrimination: A Human Rights Based Approach to Automated Immigration Decision Systems Authors: Leah Durst-Lee, Christina Martinez, Montserrat Picado Campos Automated immigration decision systems have increasingly been used around the world despite serious concerns of human rights violations. Two such countries, the United States and Canada, have employed these systems
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A @universityforpeace initiative that publishes ideas for peacebuilding on a global scale. Authors are from different countries and fields.


Conocé Ideas for Peace, una iniciativa de la Univ
Conocé Ideas for Peace, una iniciativa de la Universidad para la Paz diseñada para compartir ideas que contribuyan a la construcción de paz a escala global.
En esta plataforma multimedia vas a encontrar artículos, reseñas de libros, fotoensayos, podcasts y videos de autores de distintas partes del mundo —profesionales de campo, académicos, activistas— que desean reflexionar sobre sus experiencias, compartir enfoques novedosos en resolución de conflictos y conectar con personas afines.
Creemos que toda voz importa, y nos sumamos a usar todos los medios digitales disponibles para transmitir ideas que verdaderamente valgan la pena. Temáticas como derecho internacional, desarrollo sostenible, estudios de género, educación para la paz, medio ambiente, medios de comunicación y mucho más están presentes en nuestra comunidad.
Seguinos en redes sociales para no perderte ninguna publicación — descubrí Ideas for Peace hoy.
https://ideasforpeace.org/ 
#IdeasForPeace #Worldwide #VoicesThatMatter #internationalcharityday


What happens to human rights when nations go virtu
What happens to human rights when nations go virtual?

As digital platforms evolve into fully-fledged virtual states, issues like identity, citizenship, and data privacy demand new legal frameworks.

📄 Read the full essay by Jiu Park soon: Human Rights in the Future of Emerging Virtual States
https://ideasforpeace.org/content/human-rights-in-the-future-of-emerging-virtual-states/

#IdeasForPeace #GlobalVoices #TechForGood #DigitalFutures


Support Ideas for Peace through UPEACE: While onli
Support Ideas for Peace through UPEACE: While online donations may have a cap (e.g., US $1,000), direct bank contributions are also welcome. 
Your generosity fuels an inspiring platform that amplifies global perspectives on peacebuilding and human rights. 

Ready to contribute? Visit the Ideas for Peace Donations page via UPEACE. 
https://upeace.org/donations-ideasforpeace 

#Global #Peacebuilding #IdeasforPeace #protectourheritage


✨ 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.

#IdeasForPeace #Worldwide #InnovationForChange #FutureOfKnowledge


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.

#IdeasForPeace #Worldwide #InternationalYouthDay #VoicesThatMatter


📱✨ ¿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.
https://ideasforpeace.org/
📖 Un ensayo necesario para entender los nuevos desafíos del trabajo digital y el reconocimiento justo a quienes generan contenido.
#IdeasforPeace #PropiedadIntelectualLatam #CreadoresDeContenido


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. 

#IdeasForPeace #Worldwide #GlobalCommunity #WorldHumanitarianDay


🌍 “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)
https://ideasforpeace.org/
#IdeasForPeace #UNHQ #RoadToCOP30 #ClimateSecurity



🌍 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)
https://ideasforpeace.org/content/peace-at-the-margins/
💻 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

#IdeasforPeace #TorturePrevention #PeaceEducation


🕊️ 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/
#DesafíosAmbientalesCR #Agroquímicos #DerechoAlAgua #CostaRicaNoEsTanVerde #CrisisAmbiental #ViolenciaLenta #Monocultivos #CambioYa


🌍 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



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