Integrating Deflection into Rule of Law and SDG Programming for UN Peace Operations

EN | Abstract: This paper contends that deflection practices are relevant strategies to enhance Rule of Law and advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in United Nations (UN) peace operations. Deflection, which involves redirecting individuals from the criminal justice system to supportive se...

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Main Author: Nixon M. Camilien
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Knowmad Institut 2025-05-01
Series:Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies in Human Rights and Science
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Online Access:https://knowmadinstitut.org/journal/index.php/jms/article/view/40
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Summary:EN | Abstract: This paper contends that deflection practices are relevant strategies to enhance Rule of Law and advance Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in United Nations (UN) peace operations. Deflection, which involves redirecting individuals from the criminal justice system to supportive services, addresses the root causes of criminal behavior, alleviates the burden on judicial and prison systems, and fosters community trust. This holistic approach aligns with the UN's goals of sustainable peace and development. The paper also discusses the challenges of implementing deflection programs in countries with sometimes limited community resources and ongoing conflicts. ES | Abstract: Este documento sostiene que las prácticas de desviación son estrategias relevantes para mejorar el Estado de Derecho y promover los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) en las operaciones de paz de las Naciones Unidas (ONU). La desviación, que consiste en redirigir a las personas del sistema de justicia penal a servicios de apoyo, aborda las causas profundas del comportamiento delictivo, alivia la carga de los sistemas judicial y penitenciario y fomenta la confianza de la comunidad. Este enfoque holístico se ajusta a los objetivos de paz y desarrollo sostenibles de la ONU. El documento también analiza los retos que plantea la aplicación de programas de desviación en países con recursos comunitarios a veces limitados y conflictos en curso.
ISSN:2752-1400