Legal and Ethical Considerations in Conflict Resolution: Frameworks, Principles, and Applications in Religious Contexts
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cn-rs-rl-cx-10
About the Article
This article explores the legal and ethical foundations of conflict resolution in religious contexts, focusing on frameworks that ensure fairness, accountability, and legitimacy. It analyzes international, national, and local legal structures alongside ethical principles such as impartiality, integrity, equity, and confidentiality. Case studies from Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Canada, Northern Ireland, and Indonesia illustrate how legal standards and ethical practices interact with cultural traditions to support sustainable resolution. Special emphasis is placed on expanding access to justice in low-resource contexts through legal clinics, mobile units, and NGO partnerships. The article concludes that integrating strong legal frameworks with ethical integrity and cultural sensitivity is essential to building trust and ensuring durable peace.
Key Topics
- Legal frameworks in conflict resolution
- Ethical principles and professional standards
- Confidentiality and privacy safeguards
- Cultural sensitivity in legal practices
- Expanding legal support in low-resource contexts
- Case studies of legal and ethical applications
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Legal and Ethical Considerations in Conflict Resolution: Frameworks, Principles, and Applications in Religious Contexts. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cn-rs-rl-cx-10
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