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The Role of Data in Global Security: Enhancing Peacebuilding and Stability
Global security challenges such as terrorism, organized crime, and cyber threats necessitate cooperation across international boundaries due to their interconnected nature. Data is essential for enhancing international collaboration as it enables the exchange of information between countries and organizations.
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GLOBAL PEACE AMBASSADOR
Vision In a rapidly evolving world where peace and security are challenged, consequences of climate change visible, and inequality growing, individuals, communities, and nations must coexist harmoniously. For peace to be a living reality, together we must act to embrace diversity, addressing differences through dialogue, and creating an environment conducive to achieving human security. Mission…
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Envisioning Worldwide Unity and the Youth’s Contribution to Building a Lasting Future
Envision a world devoid of conflict, hardship, or pain – a world where every person can move without restraint, start a family, seek knowledge, create enterprises, and live with honor. However, peace encompasses more than just the lack of conflict; it is a crucial element for the prosperity, economic growth, and thriving of societies. Genuine…
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Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Human rights and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) are closely intertwined, with human rights principles serving as a foundation for the achievement of the goals. 146. The UNSDGs are grounded in international human rights documents, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and related Covenants, Conventions, Protocols, and Declarations26. More than 90% of the…
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The Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of 17 goals adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all[1][2][4][6]. The goals are a call to action by all countries, developed and developing, in a global partnership[4]. The SDGs are integrated and recognize…
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Navigating the Digital Geopolitics: A Closer Look at China and the USA
In today’s interconnected world, digital geopolitics has become an increasingly prominent arena for global power struggles. As two major players in this landscape, China and the USA are at the forefront of shaping the future of digital governance, technology, and international relations. Let us delve into the dynamics of digital geopolitics between these two nations…
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Biogenetic Engineering for Sustainable Development
A case study conducted by Cases and de Lorenzo in 2005 highlighted the use of genetically modified Pseudomonas putida to break down Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) present in crude oil with the objective of cleaning faster an environmental disaster of oil spill in Spain. The genetically modified bacteria were found to break down the PAHs…
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Haiti: The need for a democratic playbook on counter-Kleptocracy for her advancement
Haiti has a long history of political instability and corruption, which has hindered the country’s progress and development. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition that the fight against corruption and kleptocracy is essential for building a stable, prosperous, and democratic Haiti. To achieve this, Haiti needs a democratic playbook on counter-kleptocracy. What…
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Women and Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa
Empowering women in technology is essential for the progress of Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the International Telecommunication Union, the gender gap in internet use is highest in the least developed countries, where women are 33% less likely to have access to the internet than men. Additionally, women in Sub-Saharan Africa often face unique challenges in…
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Private Sector’s Role in Achieving the 2030 Agenda
Human rights advocates typically use moral arguments to advance the belief that “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” (United Nations, 1948, Art. 1)[1]. Yet, human rights advocates’ ability to effectively inspire universal respect for international agendas, like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), through moral rhetoric assumes that: (a) individuals/corporations…
