Human security and sustainable development are two of the major tasks of the UN, and all nations - whether UN members or not - should comply with its norms. The solution is to implement the core values of One World under One Set of Laws, assigning international law priority over domestic law with direct bearing on the rights and duties of the people. Also, citizens should be able to monitor government operations to ensure compliance with the UN Charter, the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Paris Climate Agreement. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for details. .

Can an authoritarian dictatorship tolerate democracy? The answer is clear in Hong Kong. Article 39 of the Hong Kong Basic Law guarantees the right of the people to self-determination, and they have the right to hold referendums on any public issue. The people of the SAT should adhere to their rights and hold a referendum to decide their future. Otherwise when dictatorship becomes a reality, they will be obliged to resist. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Article 39 of the Hong Kong Basic Law states that the right to self-determination is assured by the two international human rights conventions. But the people of Hong Kong cannot take their rights for granted. In Switzerland the threshold for holding a referendum is 50,000 signatures, and with that citizen can vote to express their opinion rather than taking to the streets. The people have the right to referendums on any public issue. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

Can an authoritarian dictatorship tolerate democracy? The answer is clear in the Hong Kong experience. Article 39 of the Hong Kong Basic Law protects the right of the peoples to self-determination, and the people have the right to hold referendums on any public issue. The people of Hong Kong should adhere to this right and hold a referendum to decide their future. Otherwise when dictatorship becomes a reality, they will be obliged to resist. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

2047 is the deadline for Hong Kong’s promised 50 years of no changes, but Beijing is working to advance the date. Article 39 of Hong Kong’s Basic Law protects the right of the people to self-determination, and they have the right to hold referendums on any public issue. The people of Hong people should adhere to this right and hold a referendum to decide their future. Otherwise, when dictatorship becomes a reality, the people will be obliged to resist.

The human rights issue is getting worse in Russia, largely as constitutional guarantees are enforced by the Russian president. To protect human rights adequately, the people of Russia should call for constitutional reform and install the constitutional standards represented in One World under One Set of Laws, assigning international law priority over domestic law. At the same time, they should implement a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet and elect the heads of the four government branches in alternating years.

Human security is a fundamental human right, and human rights take precedence over regimes and sovereigns. Constitutions represent the general will of the people, and ensuring human security, including "personal safety", is the most basic and urgent duty of constitutional guarantors. Constitutional standards need to be revised to keep up with changing times, so that governments can protect their people from fear. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.

The gods deign to help mere mortals, they are more concerned about saving themselves. All problems in Japan stem from fundamental constitutional issues. Constitutional rights are among the most important human rights, and sovereignty belongs to the people – a principle that is sacred and inviolable. The people should call for a referendum to demand comprehensive constitutional reform and force the Liberal Democratic Party to support such a move. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.

Human security and sustainable development are two of the major tasks of the UN, and all nations – members or not - must comply with UN norms. The solution is to implement One World under One Set of Laws and assign international law priority over domestic law with direct effect on the rights and duties of the people. Government operations should be in compliance with the UN Charter, the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, the Natural Charter and other relevant pacts. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.

To end the famine and civil strife in Sudan, the first step is to draft a basic Constitution to implement a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of France, plus a committee-style legislature similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization. The Sudanese government should draw up a basic constitution with the above features in a democratic paradigm shift adhering to the principles of One World under One Set of Laws. The constitution should then be amended as needed to stay in step with the times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.