Tag: inclusive governance
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When Leaders Fail to Lead: The Silence Around Hate Speech in Parliament
Understanding the Problem: Hate Speech in Namibia’s Parliament Hate speech has long-shadowed Namibia’s political landscape, but its real impact extends far beyond heated rhetoric. When lawmakers use demeaning, exclusionary, or predatory language in Parliament, it legitimizes prejudice, erodes public trust, and threatens the safety of LGBTQI+ communities and other minority groups. The problem is not…
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Not Every Kashmiri Is a Terrorist: Omar Abdullah Addresses Delhi Blast Fallout
Context and Responsibility In the wake of a Delhi blast, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized a critical point: not every resident of Jammu and Kashmir is tied to terrorism. Speaking to reporters, he warned against broad generalizations that paint an entire community with the same brush, arguing that such stereotyping makes it…
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Workable Paths to World Peace: A Review of Toward Effective World Security
Introduction: A timely call for workable world peace Humankind lives in a world that feels increasingly fragile. In Toward Effective World Security, MAXIM UZOATU reviews Uchenna Nwankwo’s timely book, which argues that sustainable peace is achievable through pragmatic, multi-layered strategies rather than grandiose, unattainable ideals. This review assesses the core propositions, the strength of the…
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Decolonizing Global Health: Key Concepts, Actions, and Contributors—A Scoping Review
Introduction: Reframing Global Health through Decolonization Decolonizing global health is more than a slogan—it is a framework for dismantling power imbalances, redistributing decision-making, and legitimizing non-Western knowledge in global health practice. A comprehensive scoping review of 91 articles (newer than 2020) identifies three core pillars: redefining the field, enabling agency for the global south, and…