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The Elders honour the memory of their Founder, Nelson Mandela
… I mourn the loss of one of Africa’s most distinguished leaders, Madiba’s legacy beckons us to follow his example … his comrades in the hard work of breaking stones, of the political leader that, prior to liberation, refused to … with dear Madiba who brought us all together.” Media resources VIDEO – Nelson Mandela’s …
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Public financing could transform the realities of healthcare in South Africa
… But we need to be frank and honest: subsequent leaders have not done enough to develop and consolidate … of the welfare state and reconstruction of our civic and political life after Nazi occupation in the Second World … accountability mechanisms involving parliamentarians, the media and civil society organisations. This is why …
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Universal health coverage is affordable, even in tough times
… division and ostracism had wounded the nation’s moral, political, economic and physical state of well being. … membership of The Elders, the group of independent global leaders founded by Madiba in 2007 to work for peace, justice … accountability measures involving parliamentarians, the media, patients’ groups and civil society. The task ahead …
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Media advisory: The Elders visit Israel & Palestine from 29 April - 2 May 2015
Media advisory: The Elders visit Israel & Palestine from 29 … 29 April until Saturday 2 May for a series of meetings with political leaders, officials, diplomats and civil society groups. …
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Strengthen global health security by investing in Universal Health Coverage
… as our weakest link. Gro Harlem Brundtland warns leaders to ensure resilience to epidemics by investing in … of their people and the wider world, and the centrality of political will to taking hard decisions that can be … spread of misinformation, particularly via social media, this becomes a question not of ‘if’ but …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and urge release of all political detainees
… welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and urge release of all political detainees 13 November 2010 … The Elders are an independent group of global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela in 2007, who … More information For updates and media opportunities, please register at …
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Gro Harlem Brundtland: the 2018 Barbara Ward Lecture
… development has been the guiding principle of my political career and wider engagement in public life for … 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 …
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Desmond Tutu, Lakhdar Brahimi and Jimmy Carter return to Cyprus
… The Elders will make their third visit to Cyprus to meet political leaders, civil society groups and groups working … with members of civil society, business, unions, media, youth and women’s groups. This will be the …
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The Elders keep an empty chair for Aung San Suu Kyi
… The Elders express their solidarity with Burmese political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi and say that the … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eminent global leaders say election process in Burma/Myanmar cannot deliver … Aung San Suu Kyi on 18 June 2010 Media contact: Katy Cronin Communications …
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#WalkTogether to #FightInequality: a growing movement for systemic change
… youth disempowerment and the need for engagement with political systems rather than a wholesale rejection of their … with many more engaging with its messages via social media. #WalkTogether to #FightInequality reached over 14 … Article Type News Gro Harlem Brundtland …
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