Permanent Peace Partnership
Another day, another terror attack. Haven’t we already endured enough since September 11, 2001? Osama bin Laden must be smiling in his watery grave.
Human security is a fundamental human right which should take precedence over all 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 all constitutional guarantors. This means that constitutional standards must be amended to stay in step with changing times and allow governments to keep their people free from fear. See the Charter for Permanent Peace / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.
Farc rebels in Colombia say they have handed over 30% of their arms to United Nations monitors
To resolve its civil strife Colombia’s government should adopt a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like that of France, with a committee-style legislative system similar to Switzerland’s. The Colombian government should begin drawing up a basic constitution with the above features as part of a paradigm shift toward democracy. It should adhere to the core values of One World under One Set of Laws, and put together a constitution that can be amended as needed to keep pace with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
Suspected Boko Haram fighters attacked the city of Maiduguri in northeast Nigeria Wednesday
Human security is a fundamental human right that must 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 all constitutional guarantors. Constitutional standards must be constantly revised to keep up with changing times, so that governments will keep their people free from fear. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
Chris Smith, a Republican from New Jersey, says the answer lies with the parties in South Sudan's conflict, especially the government and military, which have been accused of blocking food aid to needy populations, using rape as a weapon of war and engaging in ethnic cleansing.
South Sudan’s government structure needs to be switched out for a modified semi-presidential parliamentary system with cabinet like that of France, plus a committee-style legislative system similar to Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization. South Sudan’s government should begin drawing up a basic constitution with the above features in a democratic paradigm shift, installing the core values of One World under One Set of Laws. The resulting constitution should then be amended as needed to stay in step with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.
The UN’s FAO says over half of West Africa's fisheries are dangerously depleted. Local officials in Senegal say foreign-owned industrial boats have depleted fish stocks and destroyed marine habitats.
Human greed and unbridled material desire are putting more pressure on endangered species. Every nation should adhere to international conventions to ensure environmental safety and the health of plants and animals, and to protect the environment. This means adhering to the UN Convention on the Protection of Wild Animals to protect animals and plants and sharing responsibility for the earth. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
Testimony at legislature comes ahead of bill to ban import and re-export of ivory
To adequately protect endangered species the international community needs to develop unified constitutional standards that conform to the values of One World under One Set of Laws. Democratic tools should be implemented to institute rule of law, including separation of powers and checks and balances to prevent Individuals or groups from monopolizing power. The best way to do this is direct election of the heads of the executive, legislative, judicial and procuratorial branches in alternating years. For details see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
Congressman Jim McGovern is calling for a new US policy on Tibet, saying “the status quo isn’t working” and urging US businesses to raise the issue of human rights in Tibet with Chinese business partners.
Autocracy and dictatorship are cancers and despots are sinners against democracy. The solution for violations of human rights in China is democracy and the rule of law. Taiwan is the one entity best suited to lead China to democratization. The world’s democracies should support Taiwan's efforts toward constitutional reform and implement 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. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
More than 100 reporters in Myanmar are preparing to protest against laws seen as curbing free speech when two senior journalists go on trial Thursday.
Free speech is a universal value, and Myanmar’s moves to stifle the voice of the people is like trying to stem the flow of a mighty river. Myanmar’s people should call for comprehensive constitutional reform to ensure the independence of the media and prevent the government oligarchy from monopolizing the media, the internet and all other channels of speech. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the Security Council have offered condolences to the Iranian Government and families of the people killed in the attacks in the nation's capital of Tehran.
Human security is a fundamental human right and should take precedence over all 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. This means constitutional standards should be amended as needed to stay in step with changing times and allow governments to keep their people free from fear. See the Charter for Permanent Peace / Global Unity Constitutional Standards.
Noting positive changes in Libya due to the Libyan Political Agreement, the UN envoy to the nation noted that despite challenges, the people desire peace, security and a better future and need sustained international support.
Libya can resolve controversies over its government by installing a modified semi-presidential system with cabinet like the one in Finland, with a committee-style legislative system similar to Switzerland’s. The Libyan government should draft a basic constitution incorporating the above features in a democratic paradigm shift to install One World under One Set of Laws , and amend the constitution as needed to stay in sync with changing times. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
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