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International Instrument & Declarations

Abril 29, 2016 | Gerardo E. Martínez-Solanas

Humanist Renewal from the Centre: Resolution on Ideology

Christian Democrat & People's Parties International:  Resolution on Ideology Mexico City, 21 November 2001 Beginning of the third millennium At the turn of the new century and of the new millennium we face deep and unending worldwide changes that impact all life patterns. The expansion of new information technologies, the growing globalization and the development of bio-technology are some of the issues integrating...

Agosto 01, 2015 | Democracia Participativa

What is the Schengen Area?

The Schengen Area was created by the Schengen Borders Agreement permitting people to travel freely within the 26 European countries (as of 2015) included in the Area. Travelers must qualify to enter the Schengen Area, by crossing an official external border during regular hours of operation and obtaining an entry stamp in the passport or arriving to the border with...

Human Rights Documents

Junio 15, 2013 | Democracia Participativa

Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War of August 12, 1949

Convention (III) relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War. Geneva, 12 August 1949 State parties (195) The present Convention replaced the Prisoners of War Convention of 1929. It contains 143 Articles whereas the 1929 Convention had only 97. It became necessary to revise the 1929 Convention on a number of points owing to the changes that had occurred in the conduct...

Junio 15, 2013 | Democracia Participativa

US Dept. of the Army Benchbook for trial of Enemy POWs

DA PAM 27–9–1 Military Judges' Benchbook for Trial of Enemy Prisoners of War This is a new Department of the Army Pamphlet specifically tailored for trials of enemy prisoners of war (EPWs) for either pre-capture offenses, which arise under the law of war, or post-capture offenses, which arise under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. This Pamphlet incorporates the provisions of the...

Documents on Economics

Febrero 27, 2012 | Democracia Participativa

Creating Good and not just Goods

[ Authorized by IESE Alumni Magazine ]  Colloquium on Christian humanism examines the ethical dimensions of economics and the role of business in increasing the social good The 2nd International Colloquium on Christian Humanism in Economics and Business was held on IESE’s Barcelona campus inOctober. It was chaired by Domènec Melé and Martin Schlag, who also organized the meeting, and took as...

Octubre 26, 2011 | Democracia Participativa

Towards Reforming the International Financial and Monetary Systems in the context of Global Public Authority

The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace released on Oct. 24, 2011 the following document promoting a reform of the global economy.  The Pontifical Council expressed that "This Reflection hopes to benefit World Leaders and all People of Good Will". TOWARDS REFORMING THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL AND MONETARY SYSTEMS IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL PUBLIC AUTHORITY Vatican City, 2011 Table of Contents Preface Presupposition Economic Development and Inequalities The Role of...

Other Documents

Diciembre 29, 2017 | Democracia Participativa

Oldest living Participatory Democracy on Earth

The Six Nations  The people of the Six Nations, also known by the French term, Iroquois Confederacy, call themselves the Hau de no sau nee (ho dee noe sho nee) or People of the Longhouse. Located in the northeastern region of North America, originally the Six Nations were five and included the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas. The sixth nation,...

Julio 16, 2017 | Democracia Participativa

US National Symbols

On the rear of the One Dollar bill, you will see two circles. Together, they comprise the Great Seal of the United States. The First Continental Congress requested that Benjamin Franklin and a group of men come up with a Seal. It took them four years to accomplish this task and another two years to get it approved. If you look at...