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New technology as a disruptive global force
… technologies and the implications of their use for peace, development and human rights. One of his watchwords … of the disruptive spirit behind the internet and social media technology boom of recent years. But in … rights, and prevent the spread of so-called “fake news” and hate speech. In the words of a recent …
Isobel - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Gro Harlem Brundtland: the 2018 Barbara Ward Lecture
… Lecture at the International Institute for Environment and Development, speaking on her engagement with sustainable … via the cowardly cloak of anonymity provided by social media. This is why those of us who still believe in … and powerful rejection of racism, hate speech, “fake news” and the politics of division. Let it be our …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Unlocking India’s potential: youth lead campaign to stop child marriage
… parents themselves.” After returning from India, Gro Brundtland blogs about the Elders' visit to an … for his leadership in addressing his state’s enormous development challenges. He described to us a number of ways … needs and concerns in our conversations with government, media and other influential people.”Ela Bhatt is joined in …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Myanmar’s grassroots should have a role in national reforms, peace talks
… perspectives are not being taken into account.” Gro Harlem Brundtland After meeting with Myanmar government … From the nationwide census to prospects for large-scale development projects, we heard concerns that citizens’ … will remain engaged with the democratisation process. Media inquiries: media@theElders.org …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Sustainable development, democracy, peace: the key role of women
Sustainable development, democracy, peace: the key role of women 3 … Most of the time, their efforts take place outside the media spotlight and beneath formal decision-making … Article Type News Gro Harlem Brundtland …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Elders join UN75 Global Governance Forum
… , Co-Founder of CIPO and Member of the UN’s Committee on Development Policy, and Arunabha Ghosh , Founder and CEO, … Media Releases … Photo/Evan Schneider Article Type News Ban Ki-moon …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 16:17
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“When the ocean suffers, we all suffer”: Tackling the crises of plastics and climate change
… millions of acres are cleared for oil and gas development in the United States alone. Currently, 4-8% of … to a future. Young people are able to organize via social media with strength in numbers. We have grown up watching … News …
Elsa - 01/23/2023 - 14:54
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The success or failure of Rio+20 will be a defining moment for today’s youth
… a clear agreement on a path to creating new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that will help galvanise efforts to … of more than 300 non-profit organisations. Media inquiries media@theElders.org … collective action."In an opinion piece published in newspapers around the world, Gro Brundtland and Fernando H …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Elders+Youngers: building a sustainable and more equitable world for all
… planet, in the run-up to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). This report discusses the thinking … meetings, Elders and Youngers used video, blogs and social media channels to debate the critical issues at stake in … Cardoso and Pedro, for example, appeared together on Globo News, and Gro Harlem Brundtland was interviewed with Esther …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Elders support peace and justice amid worsening violence in Israel and Palestine
… , Al-Haq , Bisan Center for Research and Development , Defense for Children International – … Media Releases … News …
Kate Flanagan - 06/30/2023 - 16:20