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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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The United Nations and the strengthening of  international law and justice in an insecure world
The United Nations and the strengthening of international law and justice in an insecure world
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
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  • July 27, 2023
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Remarks by Professor José Riera-Cézanne on Migration
Remarks by Professor José Riera-Cézanne on Migration
Remarks by Professor José Riera-Cézanne on Migration for the The Humboldt School, San José Costa Rica Author: José Riera-Cézanne 24 September 2022 I have participated in many model-UN exercises, at the Doctoral level, Master’s level, as a participant, and now as a speaker. I am the child of immigrant parents.
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Global Governance to address  Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons
Global Governance to address Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons
Global Governance to address Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons to prevent Armed Conflicts and promote Peace Author: Suchitra Rautela Joshi Somalia became a free country in 1960. It was then ruled by a dictator since 1969 until a civil war broke out with the collapse of the regime in
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Ideas for Peace From Bettina Tucci
Ideas for Peace From Bettina Tucci
In this edition, we present an interview from 2019 with Betinna Tucci, Assistant Secretary-General and Controller of the United Nations Department of Management’s Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts, in her first visit to the University for Peace. She shared her experiences as a woman in leadership positions in
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Ideas for Peace Series – The role of the United Nations in Venezuela
Ideas for Peace Series – The role of the United Nations in Venezuela
Ideas for Peace Series – The role of the United Nations in Venezuela Venezuela is going through one of the most complicated crises in the world. There is a constant and progressive deterioration of the legal and political institutions and the economic situation; which has increased social inequalities and poverty.
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El coronel tiene quien le escriba
El coronel tiene quien le escriba
El coronel tiene quien le escriba Autor: José Roberto Padilla Rivera Traducido al inglés por Ana Elena Acon Universidad para la Paz. San José, Costa Rica. 18 de mayo de 2021 Coronel, Destacamento militar de las fuerzas revolucionarias en el litoral Atlántico Dueño del mejor gallo del Departamento. En algún
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Ideas for Peace from Dr. Melania Guerra
Ideas for Peace from Dr. Melania Guerra
An interview with Melania Guerra to discuss the future of environmental diplomacy, education, and sustainable development
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Ideas for Peace Series – United Nations 75th Anniversary
Ideas for Peace Series – United Nations 75th Anniversary
Francisco Rojas discusses the challenges that the United Nations faces to achieve the 2030 Agenda and remain as the international peacekeeper
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SERGIO: From The Work In Field To The Movie Screens
SERGIO: From The Work In Field To The Movie Screens
This article compares the 2020 Netflix movie Sergio with the 2008 biography that inspired it: Chasing the Flame: One Man’s Fight to Save the World, written by Samantha Power. Both tell the real-life story of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the Brazilian philosopher and UN diplomat who was the main target
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📊 The Global Torture Inde
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📊 The Global Torture Index is the first of its kind — providing comparative data on torture risks across 26 countries.

From police brutality to victims’ rights, the Index exposes gaps, amplifies voices, and strengthens advocacy for justice.

Soon on Ideas for Peace, we’ll share key insights and reflections from the OMCT team and Afghan human rights defenders.

🔗 Stay tuned.

#IdeasForPeace #Worldwide #TortureIndex #InternationalDayofNon-Violence


The right to a healthy environment and the rights
The right to a healthy environment and the rights of nature are not mutually exclusive—they must be balanced to protect both human well-being and ecological integrity.”

🔗 Read the full article on Ideas for Peace (link in bio)

💬 Do you think the law should prioritize human rights or the rights of nature—or can both coexist? Share your thoughts in the comments.

#IdeasForPeace #EnvironmentalRights #Jakarta #UNDigitalCooperationDay


“The recognition of free secondary education as
“The recognition of free secondary education as a universal right would strengthen the protection of children’s rights globally and address existing inequalities.”

Our article, “A Convention on the Rights of Children Optional Protocol to Include The Right To Free Secondary Education: Is it the right time?”, explores why the global community must act now to make this right a reality.

🔗 Now, on ideasforpeace.org

💬 What are your thoughts on making secondary education a universal right? Leave a comment below or hit ❤️ if you agree.

#IdeasforPeace #Global #InternationalLiteracyDay #RightToEducation


💙 Tu apoyo amplifica nuevas voces para la paz.

💙 Tu apoyo amplifica nuevas voces para la paz.

Con tu donación, ayudás a que Ideas for Peace siga compartiendo artículos, ensayos, podcasts y videos sobre derechos humanos, sostenibilidad, género, educación y paz.

👉 Podés donar en línea desde 10 USD hasta 1 000 USD.
👉 Para montos mayores, también ofrecemos transferencia bancaria (escribinos para más detalles).

Recordá: no importa el monto, cada aporte cuenta para fortalecer esta comunidad global.

🌍 Doná hoy y sé parte del cambio:
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#IdeasForPeace #Worldwide #SupportPeace #charityday


Can a language reinforce inequality?

Teg Prataap
Can a language reinforce inequality?

Teg Prataap Singh Sandhu explains:
“For example, if there is a group of 1000 scientists which has only 1 male representative, it would be represented as Los científicos which is masculine in nature.”

👉 Read the full article: https://ideasforpeace.org/?post_type=content&p=10577&preview=true

Do you think Spanish grammar should evolve to be more inclusive?
💬 Share your thoughts in the comments, we'd love to know your perspective.

#Global #WomensEqualityDay #GenderEquality #IdeasForPeace


Ideas for Peace te invita a compartir tu voz a tra
Ideas for Peace te invita a compartir tu voz a través de artículos, reseñas, fotoensayos, podcasts y videos en español o inglés. 
Instrucciones rápidas: 
- Artículos, reseñas o fotoensayos: entre 500 y 2 500 palabras, formato APA, párrafos cortos (~5–6 líneas), título breve (~10 palabras), con extracto y 3-5 palabras clave.
- Podcasts y videos: adjuntá un extracto breve y las palabras clave. 
- Aceptamos solo contenido original (nada publicado anteriormente). #IdeasForPeace #Worldwide #VoicesThatMatter #CharityDay


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



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