“World peace is threatened not only by weapons of mass destruction but also by conventional weapons which have led to countless violations of human rights, including the rights to life and to physical integrity. A strong treaty can contribute greatly to international and regional peace, security and stability.” WorldHumansStrongRightsSecurityIntegrityWeaponsMassDestructionIncludingInternationalHuman RightsStabilityConventionalThreatenedViolationWeapons Of Mass DestructionMass DestructionTreatiesViolation Of Human RightsRights To Life Author:Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
“The Independent Expert is persuaded that recognition of peace as a human right will promote a democratic and equitable international order and that national and international democratization will reduce conflict, since peoples want peace. It is Governments that stumble into war.” WantHumansWarGovernmentOrderConflictIndependentDemocraticInternationalRecognitionExpertsEquitableDemocratization Author:Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
“Attention must be given to the penal consequences of violations of the right to peace, including the punishment by domestic courts or in due time by the International Criminal Court of those who have engaged in aggression and propaganda for war.” WarGivenAttentionConsequenceCourtIncludingInternationalDuesCriminalsPunishmentPropagandaEngagedAggressionViolationDue Time Author:Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
“It is time to reinvigorate the UN General Assembly so that it can exercise a more decisive role in peace-making and peace-keeping, consistent with the will of the international community.” CommunityRolesExerciseInternationalConsistentAssemblyInternational CommunityGeneral Assembly Author:Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
“With the growth of the world population, the global climate change and the need for a greater healthy environment, access to water resources has become a crucial condition for the realization of an equitable international order, where the needs of the peoples are effectively addressed. In this regard, the need for international cooperation, including in joint effort with relevant non-state actors, is paramount to ensure water is made available to all without discrimination. Water is a human right, an enabling right, not a mere commodity.” WorldNeedsHumansMadeStatesOrderActorsGrowthWaterEffortEnvironmentGreaterConditionsHealthyResourcesRegardMereClimateClimate ChangeIncludingInternationalPopulationAvailableAccessDiscriminationRealizationCooperationCrucialRelevantCommodityJointsEnablingParamountEquitableWater ResourcesWorld PopulationInternational CooperationHealthy EnvironmentJoint EffortsAccess To Water Author:Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
“Global military spending levels constitute an unconscionable use of resources and remain at an all-time high, reaching a total of USD 1.75 trillion in 2012, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.” UseLevelsMilitaryResearchResourcesInternationalSpendingAll TimeReachingInstituteInternational PeaceStockholmMilitary Spending Author:Alfred-Maurice de Zayas
