Justice and equality

Many of the world’s most intractable conflicts are a consequence of disagreement over territory. Which state controls a piece of land? Should a community have the right to self-determination and does this necessarily mean becoming an independent state? Where does sovereignty lie? These conflicts often last for decades and can result in significant fear, violence, and suffering. Sometimes they appear to be without resolution. Are there ways that these conflicts can be resolved or at least the likelihood of violence and war reduced?

York researchers evaluate the impact of social distancing on domestic violence in Brazil.

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York researchers are helping African informal settlements evaluate their response to covid-19.