ፍትህ ለሁሉም / Justice for All
Switzerland’s constitution (modeled after that of the United States) was adopted in 1848 and substantially revised in 1874. A thoroughly revised constitution, approved by three-fifths of voters, entered into force in 2000, though the changes were mainly formal, with little alteration to the structure of Switzerland’s government. Because the old constitution had become immethodical and difficult to …
his talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. What if we could rebuild our society in a way that works for everyone? Epochal changes are now underway that are radically transforming how society operates. Johann will describe this revolution, and how it will create vast new economic opportunities …
The Thesis is concerned with the Ethiopian Revolution between 1974, when the urban popular uprising broke out, and 1984, when the new regime established the Workers Party of Ethiopia. Read more
The World Conference of Ministers for Edu-cation on the Eradication of Illiteracy met in Tehran in 1965 to consider specifically the manner in which the national plans for eradi-cation of illiteracy could more effectively con-tribute to social and economic progress and to the objectives of the United Nations Develop-ment Decade. Read more
Lamarckism, a theory of evolution based on the principle that physical changes in organisms during their lifetime—such as greater development of an organ or a part through increased use—could be transmitted to their offspring. The doctrine, proposed by the French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck in 1809, influenced evolutionary thought through most of the 19th century. Lamarckism was discredited by most geneticists after …
“I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge …
Rep. Liz Cheney sounded like she was giving a farewell address at the history-making public finale of the Jan. 6 committee, but I’m sure we haven’t heard the last of her. Read more
Mysticism is a difficult concept to explain. The dictionary definition describes mysticism as “the belief that there is hidden meaning in life or that each human being can unite with God.” In fact, mysticism encompasses a wide range of religious and spiritual beliefs, which may or may not indulge in practices such as magic, the …
Working at the nexus between research and practice, the Peace Accords Matrix (PAM) program is comprised of researchers and practitioners seeking to promote and facilitate a higher order of integration between these domains. The PAM program is home to the largest existing collection of implementation data on intrastate peace agreements, and PAM team members regularly provide …
Dr. Marco Tavanti, Chair of International Public Service at DePaul University and President of World Engagement Institute presents a few introductory insights to understand civil society. This lecture is part of a graduate course (MPS 614) and a UN Seminar focus on the study of global civil society organizations and international organizations. Find out more …