Tag: mandates
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IGAD Summit: Regional Rights Bodies Warn Against Mandate Misconceptions Threatening Peace
Background: A Call for Clarity in Democratic Mandates The Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) convened a high-level meeting this week to discuss the role of democratic institutions in fostering resilience, stability, and sustainable peace across its member states. In a critical divergence from typical ritual statements, regional human rights bodies used the forum to spotlight…
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Regional Bodies Urge Clarity on Mandates to Safeguard Peace and Democracy in IGAD
Overview: A Call to Correct Misconceptions This week, regional human rights bodies gathered with representatives from the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) member states to address how constitutional mandates, governance frameworks, and international commitments intersect with sustained peace. The meeting, aimed at strengthening democratic resilience, foregrounded a core concern: misconceptions about the scope and intent…
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Political Science and Public Health Faculty Partner on Groundbreaking Vaccine Study
A Cross-Disciplinary Effort to Understand Vaccine Uptake A collaborative research initiative between the Political Science and Public Health faculties seeks to unpack how vaccine policies influence vaccination rates, public trust, and health equity. The project will analyze longitudinal survey data from the pandemic period, focusing on the interplay between policy environments and individual decisions about…