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The Story of The Elders
… Find out more about The Elders' work in Cyprus … Climate Change: “We are all in this together” … The Elders gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, to meet with Nelson Mandela, discuss our shared …
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Graça Machel: Why Africa must move from fossil fuels to a clean energy revolution
Graça Machel: Why Africa must move from fossil fuels to a clean energy … are more assertive in pushing for clean energy and climate action. … or cooking gas. Those who do have electricity often find it unreliable or costly, and sub-Saharan Africa’s …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The G7 must lead the way for a just climate transition
The G7 must lead the way for a just climate transition 27 June 2022 … greater urgency, even deeper solidarity. And yet, we still find many of them wanting. Against this backdrop, … and the European Union to provide $8.5 billion to South Africa, assisting in its transition to renewable energy in a …
louise.heath@t… - 09/05/2023 - 13:57
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True democracy implies solidarity with those to whom it is denied
… delivered at the State of Democracy in Central and Southern Africa Conference, in Cape Town, South Africa, on 4 … displaced from their homes by war, economic insecurity or climate change. Trust in the institutions of the public and … disenfranchisement and discrimination wherever you find it. As we honor the historical achievements and …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Defeating discrimination: how to end violence against women
… need for institutional reform: victims of violence often find it extremely difficult to obtain justice, whether due … and militias commonly use rape as a weapon of war. As climate change affects the availability of water, food and firewood, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, women have to travel longer distances to fetch …
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2015 New Year’s message from Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders
… or in time. For example, if we fail to tackle climate change the worst effects will be suffered by … And I have to ask whether we would still be struggling to find effective treatment and vaccines for Ebola if it had … in the cities of Europe or North America rather than in Africa. Today more than ever, we need far-sighted …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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2015: A tough year for democracy and human rights
… rights are inextricably linked with a global response to climate change and gender inequality. "We need … global growth model must change, and fast. But we need to find a way to secure a broad commitment and consensus. … other reluctant countries, in Asia, Latin America and Africa to feel they need to join the efforts for a global …
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Tackling poverty and inequality must be at the heart of Rio+20
… limits. 1992 was a momentous year. In South Africa we had the final whites-only referendum in which the … the landmark Earth Summit delivered new treaties to tackle climate change and conserve biodiversity. This week … scale farming are inextricably linked. We need to find new ways to deliver energy and cut emissions in a way …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Dialogue must be routine, not reward, in the fight against conflict
… could be an area where the divided Security Council could find more common ground. When The Elders briefed … issues that can only be addressed multilaterally – like climate change, air pollution, water management, or pandemics. …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The only US president who didn’t wage war
… – came together as “The Elders” to work together to find solutions to global problems. They are not only … of the rock band Genesis), with Nelson Mandela (South Africa's first black President) as leader. The 12 Elders … grandsons, at an Elders event highlighting the impact of climate change, October 2009 Trying to …
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