Power: Who Lacks It, Who Has It, & Who Needs It: Decolonizing UN Peacekeeping and Reforming Global Human Rights Governance

The United Nations, since its inception, has experienced cases of peacekeeping missions failing to uphold human rights mandates; these failures are structurally rooted in imbalances within the UN system itself.

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Kenny Nava

November 30, 2025

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Kenny Nava

2025 Summer Fellow

Kenny Nava is a student at Florida International University, pursuing a degree in Political Science and International Relations, with certificates and concentrations in the Middle East, Human Rights, and Political Transitions. He has engaged and studied in these fields since middle school, and it has cultivated a deep understanding of the intersections of governance, law, global justice, and peoples daily lives. His work reflects a commitment to the advancement of human rights and democracy globally. Aspiring to become a human rights lawyer, he aims to combine legal expertise with policy engagements to defend the rights and dignity of vulnerable people everywhere.

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