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Christian Call for Peace 2025Ökumenisches Friedenszentrum (Ecumenical Peace Center), 2025-05-01
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الأخلاقيّات المتعلقة بالمياه وجهات نظر أخلاقية بشأن الاستخدام والإدارة المستدامة والعادلة للموارد المائية = Blue ethics : ethical perspectives on sustainable, fair water resources use and managementبالنسبة للعديد من صانعي السياسات، ومديري المدن، وخبراء المياه، والفنيين، والنشطاء، فإنّ المنظورات الأخلاقية في إدارة المياه لا تُعد ذات أهمية، أو لا يرون أنها تضيف أي قيمة حقيقية. ويبدو أن النقاش محصور بين من يشددون على حق الجميع في الحصول على المياه، وبين من لا يستطيعون تجاوز حدود الواقعية الاقتصادية. ويُنظر إلى الاستخدام المستدام لمورد يتعرض لضغوط متزايدة — من حيث الاستخراج، والتوزيع، وإعادة التدوير — على أنه مسألة تقنية، إن لم تكن تكنوقراطية بحتة. غير أن هذا الكتاب الجماعي يؤكد عكس ذلك. فالقضايا المتعددة المرتبطة بالحصول على المياه، وكذلك الاستخدام المستدام لهذا المورد، تعتمد على مفاوضات منفتحة، وتسوية النزاعات، وبُنى التعرفة، مع .التوسع في خدمات التوصيل، والإدارة العادلة لشح المياه. وفي كل هذه العمليات، للقيم الأخلاقية دور جوهري لا يمكن إغفاله.
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Promoting and advancing human rights in global AI ecosystems : the need for a comprehensive framework under international lawExecutive Summary:Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming human interactions, key processes and systems that underpin modern society, from decision-making mechanisms to information flows, economic structures, and international relations. While its potential is comprehensive, AI introduces significant risks, such as reduced human autonomy, algorithmic bias, data privacy threats, and challenges in accountability for algorithmic harm. Emerging technologies, such as embodied AI and large language models, exacerbate these risks, affecting human-machine interactions and raising concerns about environmental sustainability and human rights across the AI value chain. In response to far-reaching societal impacts of AI, policymakers are increasingly adopting a human rights lens for AI governance. However, the regulatory landscape remains fragmented and characterized by Western led initiatives as well as inconsistent enforcement. To address these limitations, a unified and binding international framework is urgently needed.The proposed Convention on AI, Data, and Human Rights (drafted as the "Munich Convention on AI, Data, and Human Rights") is an initiative toward such a framework. Developed with contributions from over 50 global experts, it proposes an international convention to align AI governance with human rights principles. This whitepaper explores the underlying rationale behind the convention, emphasizing its alignment with the norms and principles articulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Charter. It examines the relevance of safeguards against AI's misuse in facilitating human rights violations, with particular focus on protecting underrepresented or marginalized groups, including indigenous peoples, and addressing collective rights. It furthermore points to the necessity to codify rights that empower individuals to opt out, be forgotten, seek explanations, and access remedies to maintain adequate human rights standards in the context of AI. The urgency to act arises from the escalating impact of AI and the rapid pace of political and technological advancements. The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is particularly well poised to play a leading role in initiating global discussions on a binding convention for AI governance, grounded in human rights principles. Drawing on its established mandate to uphold human rights globally, the UNHRC has a record of successfully embedding human rights principles into international frameworks, as demonstrated by its endorsement of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the recognition of the right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Through dedicated action around promoting a convention on AI and human rights, the UNHRC can foster international consensus and proactively shape the future of AI in a manner that prioritizes the values and principles enshrined in the key documents of international human rights law [p.1].
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Church integrity systems : a handbook : anti-corruption efforts of churches need a resetTrust in institutions is waning across the globe, whether in governments, the judiciary, business, the media, or civil society - including religious and educational bodies. A key factor is the persistent prevalence of corruption within many institutions. Restoring trust demands a steadfast commitment to integrity, transparency, responsibility, and accountability. This book explores the Integrity Systems of Christian churches, examining the structures, realities, and both theological and political root causes of integrity failures. It presents insights and experiences from Church Integrity Systems across denominations and continents, offering biblical, ecclesiological, and ethical guidance. It includes 50 strategic recommendations with a wealth of codes of conduct, standards, and checklists. It is a valuable and practical handbook for believers and church leaders dedicated to upholding the integrity and credibility of their institutions.
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National values in Vietnam and the world : new contexts, challenges and opportunitiesWorldwide, national identities are challenged by fast technological and economic transitions, political polarization and cultural changes. Vietnam is strengthening its national identity by a fascinating multiyear process of national values dialogue. Vietnam’s current socialist model, incorporating a socialist-oriented market economy, a rule-of law socialist state, and a socialist democracy, is looking at the integration of its traditional cultural values with future orientations. This volume includes 32 articles of authors from Vietnam, but also China, Europe and the Philippines. They cover a broad range of topics, from culture to family, from socialism to patriotism, from justice to wealth, from history to international integration. The contributions are the result of the International Conference on “National Values in the New Context”, held in July 2023 in Hanoi.
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Leadership et investissement éthique vers un avenir durable : un manuel de référenceCe manuel de référence a été préparé dans le cadre du Programme sur les biens des Églises africaines (ACAP), initié par l'Assemblée générale de la Conférence des églises de toute l'Afrique (CETA) à Kampala, en Ouganda, en 2013. L'apprentissage proposé dans le manuel par le biais d'études de cas, d'étapes à suivre et du questionnaire d'auto-évaluation a pour but de promouvoir le leadership et les pratiques éthiques au sein des Églises et des organisations liées à l'Église. Il est conçu comme un guide et une référence pour les responsables de ces organisations, offrant des idées, des stratégies et des outils pratiques pour promouvoir l'intégrité et la responsabilité dans toutes les facettes de leur rôle. Le leadership éthique dans les organisations confessionnelles repose essentiellement sur les principes de transparence, d'honnêteté, d'intégrité, d'inclusion, de responsabilité et de vertu. Les dirigeants se voient confier la responsabilité sacrée de gérer non seulement les ressources et les missions de leurs organisations, mais aussi le bien-être spirituel et la confiance de leurs communautés. En appliquant les stratégies et les principes soutenus dans ce manuel, il est possible de s'engager dans un changement transformateur, qui consiste à restaurer des pratiques éthiques de leadership et d'investissement pour une meilleure gestion des institutions. Nous vous invitons à utiliser ce manuel de référence et à le partager avec d'autres personnes.
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L’essentiel sur les droits humains et les libertés publiques en droit comparéLes libertés publiques sont des libertés individuelles et collectives garanties et constituent un sous-ensemble des droits fondamentaux. Au niveau interne, les libertés publiques sont réparties dans trois catégories principales : - les droits civils et politiques, - les droits économiques et sociaux, - les droits collectifs ou communautaires. Les citoyens de l’Union européenne jouissent d’un grand nombre de droits et libertés qui sont consacrés par la charte des droits fondamentaux de l’Union européenne ainsi que par les traités européens. La Cour constitutionnelle de la RDC, gardienne des libertés fondamentales peut s’inspirer de la jurisprudence de Cour-EDH et de la CJUE traitée dans l’ouvrage.
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Governing AI for humanity : final reportUnited Nations. AI advisory body, 2024-09The United Nations Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence (HLAB-AI) released its final report “Governing AI for Humanity” today. It builds on months of extensive global consultations and the publication of an interim report in December 2023. The uniquely diverse Advisory Body is the world’s first and most representative expert group capable of reflecting humanity’s aspirations for AI. This groundbreaking report outlines a blueprint for addressing AI-related risks and sharing its transformative potential globally, including by: • Urging the UN to lay the foundations of the first globally inclusive and distributed architecture for AI governance based on international cooperation; • Proposing seven recommendations to address gaps in current AI governance arrangements; • Calling on all governments and stakeholders to work together in governing AI to foster development and protection of all human rights. (Press release UN Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, New York, NY, September 19, 2024).
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Ethical leadership and investment for a sustainable future : a reference manualThis Reference Manual has been prepared as a result of the African Church Assets Programme (ACAP) journey, initiated by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) General Assembly in Kampala, Uganda in 2013. The learning made available in the Manual through case studies, actionable steps and the self-assessment questionnaire are provided with the aim to promote ethical leadership and practices within churches and church-related organizations. It is designed as a guide and reference for leaders within these organizations, offering insights, strategies, and practical tools to promote integrity and accountability in all facets of their roles. At its core, ethical leadership in faith- based organizations is rooted in the principles of transparency, honesty, integrity, inclusivity, accountability and righteousness. Leaders are entrusted with the sacred responsibility of stewarding not only the resources and missions of their organizations but also the spiritual well-being and trust of their communities. By applying the strategies and principles contained in this Manual, it is possible to engage in transformative change, which is all about restoring a culture of improved ethical leadership and investment in our institutions. Welcome, and feel encouraged to use and to share this Reference Manual with others.
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Belief, dialogue and security : fostering dialogue and joint action across religious and belief boundariesOSCE/ODIHR, 2024ODIHR has developed this guide in response to calls from participating States to give them guidance and practical tools to help them create an environment that enables fruitful dialogue and joint action across religious and belief boundaries. The guide does not push a ‘one‑size‑fits‑all’ model, instead offering guidance about the questions and factors states should consider when approaching the subject. It discusses how to select initiatives and support them in practice. It includes examples of good practice and interviews with actors engaged in dialogue and joint action initiatives across a broad range of contexts.
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AI governance ethics : artificial intelligence with shared values and rulesArtificial Intelligence influences already almost all sectors of society, from production, consumption and recycling of products to education and media, from agriculture to military. The search for AI governance from voluntary standards to international convention and standards is fast and urgent. This book unites contributions of authors from all continents. It also offers a representative collection of official recommendations and guidelines on AI governance from national governments, continental entities like EU and AU to UN-organisations.
