Derechos y libertades: 60 Aniversario de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos Author: Oscar Álvarez Araya Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 10/06/2008 Category: Comment En el Preámbulo de la Declaración se consideró que “el desconocimiento y el menosprecio de los derechos humanos ha originado actos de
- junio 29, 2020
Those pesky moral standards Author: Biljana Vankovska Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on 07/12/2005 According to a wise man, morality consists of drawing a line at some point. Indeed, this is a personal attempt to talk publicly on drawing one particular line, i.e. to share with you my
- junio 29, 2020
"Small island communities are among those most vulnerable to the security risks of climate change," writes Larson. The rising oceans create a host of problems, including destruction of farmland, salination of water tables, and coastal erosion. But these individual island communities are teaming up, and "As 'low-power' actors, [they] are
- junio 29, 2020
El derecho a la democracia Author: Oscar Álvarez Araya Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on: 08/29/2008 Category: Comment Los pueblos de América tienen derecho a la democracia que debe ser la única forma legítima de gobierno en nuestro continente. El proceso de Cumbres de las Américas se ha
- junio 29, 2020
Kai Brand-Jacobson outines some recommendations for various actors and interest groups, including the Joint Control Commission, the EU, the US, the UN, and the Media. Rather than escalating and intensifying this conflict, these groups must realize that a peaceful resolution and a return to dialogue is in everyone's best interest.
- junio 29, 2020
author : Marco Rosaire Rossi topic : Israeli occupation | Gaza | Palestine | Israel lobby | United Nations
- junio 29, 2020
Drawing on her extensive experience with UN peacekeeping operations, including serving as Senior Gender Advisor for MINUSTAH, Nadine Puechguirbal discusses some of the ongoing challenges to gender mainstreaming in peacekeeping missions, and ultimately, the creation of a more just society.
- junio 29, 2020
Hamas: Behind the masks Author: Rami Khouri Originally Published at Peace and Conflict Monitor on 08/07/2008 Israel, the United States, and some other countries reject dealing with Hamas because they see it purely as a terrorist organization dedicated to Israel’s destruction. The reality is more complex. Hamas certainly has committed
- junio 29, 2020