Global CooperationSecurity Council Resolution Highlights a Foundation of World Law
The protection of medical facilities and medical personnel is at the heart of the laws of war, more often called humanitarian law....
Rene Wadlow
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Peace & DisarmamentA Federal Syria: Kurdish Initiatives on the Rise
On March 17, 2016, the “federal democratic system of Rojava” (a Kurdish term for northern Syria) was proclaimed officially. Some 150 representatives...
Global JusticeRobert Muller (11 Mar 1923 – 20 Sep 2010): Crossing Frontiers for Reconciliation
“The time has come for the implementation of a spiritual vision of the world’s affairs. The entire planet must elevate itself into...
Human RightsInternational Day of Women: The Goddess of March
Be ever watchful, wanderer, for the eyes that gaze into yours at the bend of the road may be those of the...
Global CooperationWorld Interfaith Harmony Week : Steps Toward A Harmony Renaissance
The Association of World Citizens, a non-governmental organization in consultative status with the United Nations, cooperates fully with the World Interfaith Harmony...
Global JusticeUN Calls for Summit Forum on Refugees and Migrants
Last month I suggested that a UN-led conference would be necessary to confront the growing refugee and migrant crisis. Now I am...
Global CooperationRobert M. Hutchins: Building on Earlier Foundations
Much of our current work for a more just and peaceful world builds on the thinking and efforts of earlier foundations. The...
Human RightsSaudi Arabia: New Year Beheadings Pour Oil on the Flames
As a major oil producer, the government of Saudi Arabia might know the dangers of pouring oil on a fire. Tensions between...
Global CooperationLocal Engagement with Armed Groups in the Midst of Violence
The armed conflict in Iraq and Syria becomes more complex each day, and good faith negotiations seem ever further away. Those of...
Global JusticeInternational Migrants Day: Time for a UN-Led World Conference on Migration and Refugee Flows
December 18 was set by the UN General Assembly to call attention to the role of migrants in the world society. The...
Climate JusticeClimate Security: Building on the Momentum of the Paris Agreement
The Paris climate summit known as COP21 came to an end on Saturday afternoon, December 12, 2015. This was a day later...
Climate JusticeCrossing Cultural and Linguistic Boundaries: International Volunteer Day
Founded on the values of solidarity and mutual trust, volunteerism transcends all cultural, linguistic and geographic boundaries. By giving their time and...