Peace Is Active

Poland's Solidarity Movement and the Rise of Democracy In the late 1970s, Poland was under communist rule, experiencing economic struggles and limited personal freedoms. Workers faced difficult conditions, leading to growing discontent across the country. These circumstances set the stage for a powerful movement seeking change. On August 14, 1980, workers at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdańsk went on strike, protesting increased food prices and demanding better rights. Led by Lec

Brazil Expands Biometric Identification in Justice System Brazil's National Council of Justice (CNJ) recently completed a training initiative to enhance civil identification and documentation for individuals within the prison and socio-educational systems. The program, which concluded its latest online cycle on September 29, 2026, provided training to 4,637 professionals. Since 2023, more than 29,000 participants have completed these training cycles. The comprehensive two-d