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Habeas Corpus
A legal procedure to keep the government from holding someone without showing cause. Its importance to peace lies in preventing arbitrary arrest and detention, ensuring individual freedom and security.
Geneva Conventions
A series of treaties on the treatment of civilians, prisoners of war, and soldiers who are otherwise hors de combat. They play a crucial role in peace by humanizing the conduct of war and protecting those who are not participating in hostilities.
Human Rights
The basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled. They are essential for peace as they promote dignity, equality, and respect among people, and help prevent conflict.
Rule of Law
The principle that all individuals and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced. It is fundamental to peace because it provides a framework for accountability and justice, which are necessary for societal stability.
The United Nations
An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations. Its importance to peace lies in providing a platform for conflict resolution and promoting international law.
Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
An international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology. It contributes to peace by promoting disarmament and non-proliferation, reducing the risk of nuclear conflict.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ)
The principal judicial organ of the United Nations that settles legal disputes between nations. Its role in peace is significant as it contributes to the orderly resolution of conflicts and enforces international law.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
A declaration adopted by the United Nations General Assembly outlining the rights and freedoms everyone is entitled to. It is a cornerstone in international human rights law and fundamental for fostering peace and preventing abuses.
Peacekeeping
The use of international forces to monitor and observe peace processes in post-conflict areas. These operations are critical to peace as they help prevent the recurrence of hostilities and facilitate the political process.
Amnesty International
A global non-governmental organization focused on human rights. It promotes peace by campaigning against grave abuses of rights and raising awareness to prevent conflict.
The Responsibility to Protect (R2P)
A global political commitment to prevent genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing, and crimes against humanity. R2P is vital for peace as it obliges states to protect their populations and international intervention when they cannot.
The International Criminal Court (ICC)
A permanent court designed to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Its importance to peace derives from being a last resort for justice, deterring potential violators of international law.
The Peace of Westphalia
A series of peace treaties signed in 1648 that ended the Thirty Years' War. It established the principles of national sovereignty and non-interference in other countries' affairs, which are foundational to international law and peace.
The Kellogg-Briand Pact
A 1928 international agreement that promised not to use war to resolve conflicts or disputes. It's important for peace as it represents the commitment of nations to resolve issues through peaceful means.
The Magna Carta
A charter of rights agreed to by King John of England in 1215, it limited the power of the monarchy. Its contribution to peace is in laying the foundation for the rule of law and legal principles that underpin human rights.
Jus in Bello
Legal principles of law that govern the conduct of warfare (Law of War). Its significance to peace includes setting limits to warfare, protecting non-combatants, and ensuring human rights are respected even in conflict.
Arms Control Agreements
International treaties that regulate the production, stockpiling, proliferation, and usage of weapons. They are essential to peace by reducing the potential for armed conflict and fostering trust among nations.
Jus ad Bellum
A set of criteria that are to be consulted before engaging in war to determine whether entering into war can be justified. This is important for peace as it helps to limit unjust or unnecessary conflicts.
The Kyoto Protocol
An international treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. While focused on environmental protection, it indirectly contributes to peace by addressing climate change, which can exacerbate conflict and displacement.
Common Article 3 of Geneva Conventions
A standard of humane treatment during non-international armed conflicts. It's important for peace as it provides basic protections for those not taking part in hostilities, including the wounded, sick, and civilians.
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