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A @universityforpeace initiative that publishes ideas for peacebuilding on a global scale. Authors are from different countries and fields.

José Roberto Padilla Rivera (@padillajroberto ),

José Roberto Padilla Rivera (@padillajroberto ), es costarricense, hijo de una familia caficultora de la zona de los Santos del país. Convencido de la importancia de la educación para transformar el mundo y cambiar los paradigmas. Roberto es profesional en Ciencias Empresariales, Investigación Criminal, Negocios Internacionales, Tecnologías de la Información y Electrónica. Actualmente está culminando la MA en Resolución de Conflictos Paz y Desarrollo de la Universidad para la Paz.

Paralelo a su formación universitaria, José Roberto se ha desempeñado en distintos tipos de organizaciones públicas y privadas. Ha participado en la redacción de Políticas Públicas y Proyectos de Ley en Costa Rica. Actualmente es Miembro de la Junta Directiva del Centro de Estudios Democráticos para América Latina y del Consejo Directivo del Colegio Universitario de Cartago. Desde donde ha tratado de analizar las dimensiones del nuevo contrato social y como la educación se convierte en el puente para la transformación de los factores estructurales que limitan el Desarrollo económico, afectan la Seguridad y finalmente socaban la Paz en la región.

Puedes leer su artículo haciendo click en el link de nuestra bio o visitando ideasforpeace.org!

World Day for International Justice is observed ac

World Day for International Justice is observed across the globe on July 17 every year to mark an emerging modern system of justice against international criminal acts. The reason behind observing such an occasion on this date is that the International Criminal Court (ICC) was formally established on July 17, following the adoption of the Rome Statute.

This year’s theme is ‘Social Justice in the Digital Economy’. While digitisation of the economy is something to celebrate for, it is equally pressing to beware of criminal activities unfolding in the digital sphere.

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The Executive Director of the Institute for Econom

The Executive Director of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) (USA), Michael Collins gave a talk entitled “Positive Peace: A Quantitative Approach to Peacebuilding” as part of the optional course offered by the University for Peace, Peacebuilding, Organized Crime, and State Fragility.

Thinking about peace from a quantitative point of view, Collins presented the methodological processes regarding measuring peace. For this, he used examples of indicators, including good governance, low level of corruption, free flow of information, among others. Collin’s talk was an initiative of the Chair on Countering Illicit Trade & Preventing Transnational Organized Crime at UPEACE, with the support from the digital magazine, Ideas for Peace.

You can watch it by clicking the link in our bio or visiting ideasforpeace.org!

¿Qué sabes sobre el uso que dan las Apps del cic

¿Qué sabes sobre el uso que dan las Apps del ciclo menstrual a tus datos? En este podcast, desarrollamos un enfoque desde la perspectiva del Derecho Internacional de los Derechos Humanos entorno con la recolección y uso de datos personales en las Apps, específicamente las concernientes al monitoreo del ciclo menstrual. Se analiza el papel de las empresas y el gobierno en cuanto a sus actuaciones relacionadas con el derecho a la privacidad y se comparten algunas recomendaciones para promover y hacer efectivo este derecho.
Gaëlle Pasquier (@gaelle_paz ), después de una Maestría en Negocio y Logística, una vuelta al mundo la convirtió en una enamorada de la paz y el desarrollo. Actualmente, terminando su Maestría en Resolución de Conflictos Paz y Desarrollo en la UPAZ. Apasionada por las historias de paz y le encantan los podcasts.

Edith Martínez (@orestilamar ) es Voluntaria con Pueblos Indígenas en Guatemala, Pasante jurídica sobre el Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos en Costa Rica y Abogada en Honduras. Con experiencia en la coordinación de proyectos de desarrollo, con enfoque en población juvenil y pequeños(as) productores(as) en su país. Actualmente es becaria del Servicio Alemán de Intercambio Académico (DAAD) para cursar la Maestría de Resolución de Conflictos, Paz y Desarrollo en la Universidad para la Paz en Costa Rica.

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Si eres una mujer periodista en El Salvador, Hondu

Si eres una mujer periodista en El Salvador, Honduras o Nicaragua, estás interesada en aprender sobre seguridad digital y quieres obtener tips para protegerte del acoso mientras ejerces tu profesión, tenemos una oportunidad de curso gratuito para ti. Participa en este curso personalizado que te brindará información y herramientas para protegerte digitalmente.
¿Qué debes hacer para participar?
1. Llena el formulario de inscripción (https://bit.ly/inscripcioncursoUPAZperiodistas). Tus respuestas nos ayudarán a diseñar el curso.
2.Espera la información para conectarte a Zoom el día del curso .
Tienes hasta el 23 de julio para inscribirte.
El curso será el 9, 10 u 11 de agosto (depende de tu país).
Para más información, envía un correo a mgarrido@upeace.org.

We all love to indulge in our favorite chocolate e

We all love to indulge in our favorite chocolate every now and then and especially for International Chocolate Day. However, it is important to consider the natural resources needed for its production, and the threats it poses for human rights. In many countries where cocoa plantations play a big part in the economy, there is evidence of forced child labor. How can we continue to enjoy our chocolate when it is produced by inhumane conditions and while it is destroying natural resources?
As an international community, it is time for us to become more conscious about the products we consume and demand that there are no human rights violations in their production.

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A todos nos encanta disfrutar de nuestro chocolate favorito de vez en cuando y especialmente para el Día Internacional del Chocolate. Sin embargo, es importante considerar los recursos naturales necesarios para su producción y las amenazas que representa para los derechos humanos. En muchos países donde las plantaciones de cacao desempeñan un papel importante en la economía, existen indicios de trabajo infantil forzoso. ¿Cómo podemos seguir disfrutando de nuestro chocolate cuando es producido por condiciones inhumanas y mientras está destruyendo los recursos naturales?
Como comunidad internacional, es hora de que seamos más conscientes de los productos que consumimos y exijamos que no haya violaciones de derechos humanos en su producción.

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Jan Breitling is an Assistant Professor in the Dep

Jan Breitling is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environment and Development at University for Peace. He holds a BSc. in Tropical Forestry, from the Technological Institute of Costa Rica, and a MSc. in Environmental Sciences from WUR Wageningen University and Research Center, The Netherlands. His research interests include forest cover change, climate change governance, and conservation.

Click the link in our bio to read his article or visit ideasforpeace.org!

This innovative initiative, designed by the @unive

This innovative initiative, designed by the @universityforpeace , aims to share ideas that contribute to peace-building on a global scale. You will find publications from authors from different countries and backgrounds currently working on matters related to peace and conflict – including field workers – who want to reflect on their experiences, share new approaches to conflict resolution, discuss their practical experiences, and connect with like-minded people.
Want to publish your work with us? Visit the link in our bio to go to the submissions page!

Día Internacional contra el Tráfico Ilícito y A

Día Internacional contra el Tráfico Ilícito y Abuso de Drogas. Hoy es el Día Internacional contra el Tráfico Ilícito y Abuso de Drogas y nuestro colega Mauricio Vieira, jefe de la Cátedra de la @universityfor Peace para la Lucha y prevención del comercio ilícito y el crimen organizado transnacional nos explica la relación de este día con los estudios de paz y conflicto.

@mauric_io
#organizedcrime #crimenorganizado #peaceandconflictstudies

Sifan Jiang (@sweet_summer95 ) is a former master’s student at University for Peace studying Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development. She also has a master’s degree in Finance from Johns Hopkins University in the United States. She has a strong passion for impact investment and other sustainable investing tools.

You can read her article by accessing the link in our bio or visiting ideasforpeace.org!

Every minute 20 people leave everything behind to

Every minute 20 people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution or terror.

International Refugee Day takes place on June 20th every year and it was designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. It shines a light on the rights, needs and dreams of refugees, helping to mobilize political will and resources so refugees can not only survive but also thrive.

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Licenciada en Género y Desarrollo de la Universid

Licenciada en Género y Desarrollo de la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica. Bachiller en Inglés de la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica (UNA). Estudiante de la maestría en Resolución de Conflictos, Paz y Desarrollo en la Universidad para la Paz.

Especialista en temas de género, derechos humanos, participación política de las mujeres, acoso y violencia política.

Ha trabajado como consultora en el Centro de Asesoría y Promoción Electoral (CAPEL), programa especializado del Instituto Interamericano de Derechos Humanos (IIDH). Proyecto: Observatorio Regional de la Asociación de Magistradas Electorales de las Américas (AMEA) sobre Democracia Paritaria y Violencia Política, con el apoyo de ONU Mujeres.

Actualmente, trabaja como consultora con EUROsociaAL+, programa para la Cohesión Social en América Latina y la Unión Europea. Proyecto: Observatorio Regional de la Asociación de Magistradas Electorales de las Américas (AMEA) sobre Democracia Paritaria y Violencia Política.

También es consultora de EUROsociAL+ con el proyecto: Promoción de la paridad y prevención de la violencia electoral del Perú. El proyecto es promovido por el Oficina Nacional de Procesos Electorales (ONPE) de Perú.

Puedes leer el artículo de Katherine (@kaferro10 ) a través del link en nuestra bio o visitando ideasforpeace.org!

Frederick Livingston studied Environmental Science

Frederick Livingston studied Environmental Science as an undergraduate at Huxley College of the Environment in Washington State. He recently graduated from the University for Peace with a Master’s in Environment, Development, and Peace, specializing in Sustainable Food Systems. His international work in community development and experiential education has shown him how interconnected all of our lives and challenges are. He has found regenerative agriculture as a bridge between his passions for environmental and social justice, by cultivating healthy relationships between human and ecological communities. Presently, he works in Northern California as a teacher and researcher for the Biointensive method of farming, growing global agricultural reform by supporting food sovereignty in communities across the world.
You can read his article by clicking the link in our bio or visiting ideasforpeace.org!

Throwback to Happiness Day Workshop. International

Throwback to Happiness Day Workshop. International Day of Happiness is usually celebrated on March 20th to help people realize the importance of happiness in their lives.
This year, with the help of Diana Flórez (@artesexpresivas_abre ), Peace Education alumni, we had a workshop to create our own Happiness map and discuss what happiness means to us. With a guided meditation she encouraged us to draw our personal Happiness Map and then shared with the others what we had drawn.
The workshop took place on Zoom on April 8th but we want to share with all of you today these wonderful words from Diana where she encourages us to get out of our comfort zone and try to express ourselves through art.

World Oceans Day: Part of an Interview with Marco

World Oceans Day: Part of an Interview with Marco Quesada. World Oceans Day reminds every one of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our Planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere.

The purpose of the Day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean, develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean, and mobilize and unite the world’s population on a project for the sustainable management of the world's oceans.

In this part of an Interview with the Biologist Marco Quesada, he shares some inspiring words about the change we need to internalize to mitigate the negative effects we have on the environment.

While completing his bachelor’s degree in Libera

While completing his bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies, he was deeply engaged in political activism. His work as social researcher further developed his interest in Latin America to pursue its development.
Soon after, the escalation of violence in Venezuela prompted him to go to Costa Rica to start a master's degree in Conflict Resolution, Peace and Development.
There he found that the conflict in his country, which seemed so immutable to him, was no different from many situations that had undergone a transformation. Peace is always an option.

He was also the first intern at Ideas for Peace.

To read his article go to the link in our bio or visit ideasforpeace.org!

May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia,

May 17th is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. It draws attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.
Today we stand with all the members of the LGBTQIA+ community that have experienced any type of discrimination and we celebrate their existence!

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Mark (@markarticulo ) is a Foreign Service Officer

Mark (@markarticulo ) is a Foreign Service Officer from the Philippines. He is presently taking up Master of Arts in International Law and the Settlement of Disputes at the University for Peace as an Asian Peacebuilders (APS) scholar. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Cagayan Legal Assistance on Wheels (CLAWs), Inc., which is a non-stock and non-profit corporation that aims to provide free legal assistance and promote legal literacy among the impoverished and marginalized communities in his home province.
Go to the link in our bio to read his article or visit ideasforpeace.org!

Kolfinna Tómasdóttir is a master’s student a

Kolfinna Tómasdóttir is a master’s student at the University for Peace studying International Law and the Settlement of Disputes. She holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Iceland and is finishing a master’s degree in law and a diploma in Middle-Eastern Studies from the same university in the forthcoming months. She also took part in an ELSA Summer Law School on Air Law & Terrorism at Aix-Marseille University. Kolfinna has various experiences in the field of gender equality. She was a board member of Young Professional Women and the UN Women Youth Council as well as being an organizing member of the SlutWalk in Iceland. She was also the first youth representative for the Icelandic Women’s Right Association on a European Women’s Lobby Strategy meeting. Kolfinna’s work through gender equality has allowed her to attend meetings with Parliament and many different organizations in Iceland, Brussels, and USA, to discuss the current situation in the world and the future on gender equality. Furthermore, Kolfinna served as the President of the Nordic Law Students Association, re-established the Icelandic department of ELSA (European Law Students Association), and served as a President for the first term, as well as founding a new International Law review under the association. Alongside her studies, Kolfinna has gained diverse working experience, most recently as a legal intern at the Iceland Chamber of Commerce and the Icelandic Association of Local Authorities. Go to the link in our bio to read her article or visit ideasforpeace.org!

World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN G

World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993 and it wants to raise awareness of how important it is to preserve freedom of the press. It also serves as a reminder for governments to respect the right to freedom of expression (Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights).
Journalists are usually some of the first respondents to events across the globe and it is our duty as an international community to protect and ensure that they can live free of danger.
Today we also pay tribute to all the journalists who have lost their lives while exercising their profession.

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El Día Mundial de la Libertad de Prensa fue proclamado por la Asamblea General de la ONU en diciembre de 1993 y busca crear conciencia sobre la importancia de preservar la libertad de prensa. También sirve como recordatorio para los gobiernos que deben respetar el derecho a la libertad de expresión (Artículo 19 de la Declaración Universal de Derechos Humanos).
Los periodistas suelen ser algunos de los primeros en responder a eventos en todo el mundo y es nuestro deber como comunidad internacional protegerlos y garantizar que puedan vivir libres de peligro.
Hoy también rendimos homenaje a todos los periodistas que han perdido la vida ejerciendo su profesión.

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