A decade ago, the UN General Assembly adopted the Nelson Mandela Rules — a set of 122 guidelines setting minimum standards for the treatment of prisoners, inspired by one of the world’s most influential former political prisoners – the South African civil rights icon, Nelson Mandela.These rules aim to ensure safety, security and respect for human dignity, offering...
In the realm of civic diplomacy, Dr. Stephen Eric Bronner stands as a beacon of hope, bridging idealism and realism in pursuit of peace. Shaped by his background as a child of German-Jewish refugees, Bronner developed a deep contempt for authoritarianism and a commitment to social justice. As the Director of the International Council for Diplomacy and Dialogue-USA, he champions the often-overlooked interests of civil society, focusing on those suffering from violence and conflict.
In a chamber of the Italian Parliament, beneath frescoed ceilings and marble columns, something quietly extraordinary was unfolding.
It wasn’t a protest. It wasn’t a sermon. It was a conversation — one that had taken decades to arrive at this room, in this country, with these voices.
Titled “Senza Intesa: Le Nuove Religioni alla Prova dell’Articolo 8 della Costituzione” , the symposium gathered an unlikely cast: imams and pastors, Taoist priests and Pentecostal leaders, scholars and lawmakers. They came not just to speak — but to be heard.
At its heart was a simple question: What does it mean to be a religion in Italy...
Basel, Switzerland — The stage is set for Saturday’s grand finale of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest. After two nights of glitter, drama, and high-octane performances, 26 countries have qualified to compete for Europe’s most coveted pop crown in Basel — a city historically neutral in politics but anything...
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