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Josep Maria Royo

Josep Maria Royo

Political scientist and researcher on conflicts, peace and security, and African studies at the School for a Culture of Peace. Also a member of the African Studies Group at UAM. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Directors of LaFede.cat and the Governing Board of the Democratic Memorial of the Government of Catalonia.

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Multilateralism and dialogue vs militarism and war: a crossroads

It is more necessary than ever to commit to multilateralism, dialogue, and the reduction of global military spending in order to address the escalation of global conflict.

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Given the climate emergency situation we are going through, and in the local/global context of urban population growth, it is urgent to seek solutions that mitigate the impacts of climate change on people's lives.

Across the European Union (EU), the legitimacy of civil society organisations is being increasingly questioned, at a moment when democracy needs them the most. 

The 2nd Prison Volunteer Meeting, held on April 18 in Barcelona, ​​put on the table a collective urgency: to stop looking at prison only from the perspective of punishment and start talking about dignity, reintegration and social responsibility.