Advocacy
With one foot in research and one in diplomacy, we turn evidence into influence.
With special consultative status at the United Nations, we engage directly with policymakers, NGOs, and global institutions to drive practical change. We translate our evidence-based insights into actionable recommendations, bridging the gap between academic research and international policy. We don’t just research change – we advocate for it at the highest levels, leveraging our UN status to give voice to scholarly insights in international policy arenas.
International Statement
Reinforcing the Foundations of Peace and Human Rights:
A Call for Philosophical and Scientific Rigor
In our written statement submitted to the UN Human Rights Council for the 58th session, we critically reexamine the conceptual underpinnings of universal human rights. The statement recommends the UN bolster human rights legitimacy by embracing interdisciplinary evidence in its frameworks.
High-Level Event
United Nations Human Rights Council
Geneva, Switzerland
During the 58th session of the Human Rights Council, The PACS Institute hosted a research seminar to examine the themes of our flagship statement, bringing together peace researchers, human rights advocates, and policy experts. Through panel discussions and interactive dialogue, participants explored innovative strategies to expand global human rights frameworks upon more transparent, scientifically grounded principles.
National-level Advocacy
Collaboration with “Tillsammans”
The PACS Institute has collaborated closely with Tillsammans, an emerging political party in Sweden dedicated to promoting well-being and evidence-based governance. Originating from the grassroots initiative 'Nya Principer för Politik,' Tillsammans integrates insights from PACS research, particularly from the publication "Reframing the Ontology of Peace Studies." Our partnership illustrates how rigorous academic inquiry can actively inform political innovation, shaping policy frameworks that aim to build a more equitable and sustainable society.
Grassroots Engagement
Exploring Peace as a Universal Secular Ethic
Sentientism Podcast with Jamie Woodhouse
At the PACS Institute, we seek to explore foundational ideas about peace, ethics, and human rights. In a recent conversation on the Sentientism podcast, our Founder, Anders Reagan, explored the idea that the study and practice of peace may be evolving into a modern secular ethic—one that could ultimately extend to all sentient beings.
Hosted by Jamie Woodhouse, Sentientism examines how rationality, evidence, and compassion shape our moral and political landscapes. Our discussion delved into the philosophical underpinnings of peace as more than just a social or political construct. We considered its potential as a guiding framework for ethical decision-making, grounded not in faith or ideology, but in the shared experience of sentience itself.
This conversation is part of our broader effort at PACS to rethink peace in ways that go beyond conventional narratives. By exploring peace as an evolutionary mechanism that supports the flourishing of sentient entities, we aim to develop a more robust theoretical foundation for ethical and rights-based frameworks—one that is not limited by species, nationality, or historical convention.
(Episode Forthcoming)
Get Involved
We invite peace researchers, diplomats, human rights defenders, NGO professionals, and global policymakers to join our advocacy initiatives. Whether you’re interested in partnering on high-level campaigns, contributing to policy research, or speaking at our events, your engagement helps forge stronger global institutions. Contact us through this form to explore collaboration.