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Supporting civil society as peace talks enter crucial new phase

Gro Brundtland and Lakhdar Brahimi arrived in Cyprus at a critical time, just as the second phase of negotiations on reunification of the island began. The Elders met leading women from politics, business and civil society, encouraging them to press for a more active role for women in the peace process. They also met Cypriots working on reconciliation, who are trying to develop a shared understanding of the painful issues of the past.

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Lakhdar Brahimi: “We fully support this brave process… we wish the two leaders success and luck.”

Individuals and groups working to try to resolve the pain of the past in Cyprus share their thoughts with the Elders.

Gro Brundtland – “What is most important is to communicate... to find a settlement that both communities can support.”

Lakhdar Brahimi.

Gro Brundtland with the UN Secretary General’s Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer.

The Elders meet women leaders in Cyprus including first ladies Elsi Christofias and Oya Talat.

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