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Pawn of pawns: USA, Africa and empire in the 21st century
President Bush's trip to Africa poses many questions, including the nature of US influence there and elsewhere, the extent to which African states can play off the US against the EU, and the effect on weapons research. Matt Norton in this guest editorial takes a journey through some of the
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  • June 29, 2020
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Paul Martin on Human Rights – Interview
Joe Schumacher interviews J. Paul Martin, executive director of the Center for the Study of Human Rights at Columbia University, New York Dr. Martin, together with Professor Louis Henkin (University Professor Emeritus/Special Service Professor, Columbia University), founded the Center in 1978, and has served as its executive director ever since.
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  • June 25, 2020
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The New Transporters of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Small arms and light weapons move swimmingly into war torn areas across the global South. Beyond the reach of border patrols (if they are present) former Eastern European pilots swoop in to make their deliveries on behalf of private company profiteers. Hugh Griffiths provides an inside look.
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  • June 24, 2020
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The Bright Side of Africa: Its Women
On a continent renowned for its AIDS pandemic and blood-thirsty warlords, this decade is seeing some bright spots emerge. And they're all women.
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  • June 23, 2020
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Realizing the Relevance and Power of Liberian Women: An Epiphany on the Road to Peace (1999-2005)
Horace P. Nagbe reflects on his gendered identity constructed while growing up in Liberia. He then gives an historical account of the country´s violent past which gave rise to a change in his superior male perception: the efforts of the Women in Peacebuilding Network. This group of women recognized the
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  • June 21, 2020
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Reparation of Victims: Seeking a Bottom-up Approach to Transitional Justice
M'bartee Locula examines the role of reparation for victims in post-conflict transitional justice initiatives, highlighting cases in Liberia and Sierra Leone. He emphasizes the need to prioritize further remuneration and justice-seeking for victims over DDR processes, which favor perpetrators, in order to foster reconciliation toward sustainable peace.
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  • June 21, 2020
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The Politics of Rice and Elections in Liberia: A Dangerous Political Seed, a Medium for Corruption and Bullet for the Demise of Governments
This article discusses the implications of the 1979 rice riot on Liberian politics, especially the increased use of rice by politicians to buy the votes of citizens. Locula argues that this practice has led to corruption of the political class and manipulation of the electorate. The author suggests that the
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  • June 21, 2020
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The Theory and Practice of Humanitarian Intervention and the Interest of Western Powers: Liberia, Darfur, Rwanda, Iraq, and Libya
After arguing for the importance and potential of humanitarian intervention to bring about a more just world, Jerry M’bartee Locula critically reviews its application (or lack thereof) by the United Nations Security Council in relation to political and economic interests, particularly those of the permanent five members -- USA, UK,
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  • June 19, 2020
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Collective peace-keeping in West Africa
Linus Malu provides the background to the prospects for collective peace-keeping in West Africa. His report appraises conflict prevention and resolution methods employed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). First, it examines the operations of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) in the region and evaluates the impact
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  • June 16, 2020
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Promoting Gender Equality in Postconflict Liberia: Challenges and Prospects
Horace Nagbe analyzes post-conflict Liberia through a gender lens. By analyzing the post-conflict recovery and development in the country, Nagbe reveals the vast inequalities between men and women. Further, Nagbe discusses the importance of women in the Liberian economy and their efforts in post-conflict reconstruction. Finally, the author presents various
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A @universityforpeace initiative that publishes ideas for peacebuilding on a global scale. Authors are from different countries and fields.


✨ 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. 

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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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#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


🌿🌎 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


Conoce nuestras becas🌱
Conoce nuestras becas🌱


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🏛️ The Latin American Parliament:

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🏛️ The Latin American Parliament: A Human Rights Pioneer!  Founded in 1964 for regional political integration, PARLATINO has made significant strides in advancing human rights in Latin America. This paper explores the game-changing "Leyes Modelo" framework and its impact on the continent's human rights agenda. 🕊️ Check out the full article at www.ideasforpeace.org to learn more! #PARLATINO #HumanRights #LatinAmerica #LeyesModelo



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