Without Protection Over What We Have, We Will Fight Over What Is Left – Peace Day 2021
At The Organization for World Peace, we write articles to bring public attention to events and situations that encourage people to demand change while applauding the advancements that have improved our world for the better. We have recently learned that the non-profit organization ‘Peace One Day’ has a very similar
It’s Been Twenty Years Since 9/11 – What’s Changed?
Twenty years ago, on September 11, 2001, the United States was forever changed. Four commercial airliners were hijacked by terrorists affiliated with Al Qaeda. Two of the planes were flown into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, another into the Pentagon, and the final one into a
The Devastating Effects Of Lebanon’s Energy Crisis
The economic crisis in Lebanon has made fuel a scarce commodity, leading to blackouts across the country as the population adjusts to life without electricity. This economic crisis erupted in 2019 as the result of corruption, mismanagement, and sustained policy inaction. According to the World Bank, the crisis has become
UN Peacekeepers’ Sexual Exploitation And Abuse In Haiti
On August 30, 2021, Buzzfeed News released an article detailing the long-term sexual exploitation and abuse of Haitian women and children by United Nations (UN) Peacekeepers. Buzzfeed highlights Hector Dilamar Borges, an Uruguayan UN Peacekeeper who a judge ordered to pay $3,590 a month for child support. Haitian courts ordered
Mexico And U.S. Agree To Work On Supply Chains, Migration
The United States and Mexico held the High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) on Thursday, September 9th, for the first time since 2015. The two countries agreed to improve supply chains by creating bilateral working groups as well as to advance social programs to deal with the migration issue. HLED was relaunched
Natural Gas Pipeline Threatens Ukraine and Splits the EU
The final pieces of the controversial 150km long Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline were completed on September 10, further solidifying Russia’s presence in Germany’s business and political sectors while depriving war-torn Ukraine upwards of $3 billion in transit fees. Launched in 2015, Nord Stream 2 is considered to be
Poland Risks EU Funding Over “LGBT-Free Zones”: A Case For Human Rights
Poland is facing increased pressure from the European Union (EU) over their “LGBT-free zones” this past week as the European Commission wrote to five regional councils warning they could lose essential funding. This is a part of a larger legal battle as both Poland and Hungary are facing legal consequences
Warmongering: An Empty Strategy
Russia, China, and Iran are on course to hold joint military exercises in the Persian Gulf later this year or early 2022. In an interview with Sputnik, Russia’s ambassador to Tehran, Levan Dzhagaryan, asserted that the “main aim is to practice actions on ensuring international shipping safety, and combating sea
Kidnapping: Northern Nigeria’s Most Lucrative Industry
The international attention of kidnappings labelled #BringBackOurGirls in 2014 and #BringBackOurBoys in 2020 may have started a chain reaction in northern Nigeria Boko Haram shook the world in 2014 when they abducted 276 schoolgirls from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno state. The international outcry for these girls
Australia Has An Opportunity To Mediate The Conflict In West Papua
The great power competition that has emerged between the United States and China over the Indo-Pacific has seen Australia and Indonesia enhance political linkages to retain their regional autonomy. This renewed cooperation between Canberra and Jakarta is described under the umbrella of the Plan of Action for the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive
Texas Abortion Law Puts Thousands At Risk
On September 1st, Senate Bill 8 took effect across the state of Texas. The bill bans abortions as early as six weeks, including for cases of rape and incest, making Texas the most restrictive state in the country. The law goes so far as to allow private citizens to sue
Texas Abortion Ban: Implications On Women’s Rights
In a revolutionary order Wednesday night, the United States Supreme Court allowed an extremely restrictive Texas abortion law to go into effect. The law is widely acknowledged as the most restrictive in the country, banning abortions after six weeks under most circumstances, including incest and rape. The decision to allow
Period Poverty And Stigmatization
The pandemic has resulted in a global economic crisis. In particular, it has aggravated period poverty, which often results from more general economic downturns. This article will analyze period poverty, which is an ever-present problem in both developing and developed countries. Access to menstrual hygiene products has been made more
The United States Calls For Talks With North Korea: A Renewed Effort For Peace
During a recent visit to Seoul in South Korea, United States Special Envoy to North Korea, Sung Kim, expressed intent to resume talks with them as soon as possible. As Special Envoy, Sung Kim met with government officials in South Korea, like his South Korean counterpart Noh Kyu-duk. He emphasized
Implications Of Boko Haram’s Newest Surrenders
In 2014, #BringBackOurGirls swept the world as hundreds of schoolgirls were kidnapped from their dorms by members of Boko Haram. Seven years later, over 100 of these girls remain missing. Ruth Ngladar Pogu and Hassana Adamu were “returned” or “surrendered” to their families this month. This comes at a time
