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Religious and traditional practices discriminate against women and girls
… We believe that women and girls share equal rights with men and boys in all aspects of life. We … Mary Robinson, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and former President of Ireland, articulates … Article Type Media Releases Mary Robinson …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Defending women’s rights in turbulent times
… times – for women’s rights , for fundamental human rights, and for the very notion of our shared … fundamental rights. We need only open the pages of a newspaper or scroll down the screen of our smartphones to … workplaces and communities, and also online. Social media has many emancipatory features. At its best, it can be …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter and fellow Elders travel to South Africa for Nelson Mandela’s funeral
… progressive leaders committed to peace, justice and human rights – to work together on global problems including … development and equality for girls and women. Media resources NEW VIDEO – “Nelson …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Juan Manuel Santos and Zeid Raad Al Hussein join The Elders
… Raad Al Hussein , United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights 2014-18. The new Elders will join the group in … ENDS For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of …
Isobel - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Conflict
… Latest conflict News & Insight … Media Releases … conflict architecture, where a consistent approach to human rights will be integral to reinforcing international …
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A united and purposeful Security Council is needed now more than ever
… of my visit to Afghanistan as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in early March 2002. I met with Sima Simar, … large-scale violence breaks out and hits the international media. On Tigray, the protection of women and girls … News …
Elsa - 01/23/2023 - 15:12
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The Elders honour the memory of their Founder, Nelson Mandela
… moral compass. By showing us that the path to freedom and human dignity lies in love, wisdom and compassion for one … legacy beckons us to follow his example to strive for human rights, reconciliation and justice for all.” … with dear Madiba who brought us all together.” Media resources VIDEO – Nelson Mandela’s …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/12/2023 - 11:44