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Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter and fellow Elders travel to South Africa for Nelson Mandela’s funeral
… development and equality for girls and women. Media resources NEW VIDEO – “Nelson … (5 December 2013) VIDEO – Nelson Mandela’s speech at the launch of The Elders (2007) … where there is fear, foster agreement where there is conflict, and insp …
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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the rule of law, freedom of speech and the protection of human rights. They … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Mandela brought the Elders together 15 years ago. They are needed now, more than ever.
… The Elders’ gathering in Cape Town, and in subsequent media interviews by Mary Robinson the following week. … Speeches and Discussions … News …
Kate Flanagan - 11/02/2023 - 12:27
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Elders’ Visit to UNGA High-Level Week, New York, 17-22 September 2016
… and afterwards gave interviews to international and digital media. Gro Harlem Brundtland with WHO … one year previously. Gro Brundtland also gave a keynote speech outlining The Elders’ positions on Universal … Article Type News Gro Harlem Brundtland …
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Marking Mandela Day 2022, Mary Robinson reflects on the global state of hope
… and Gatherings Read Mary Robinson's speech Friends, Brothers and Sisters, … lovers, the creators, the writers… Behind every news story we see the humanity if we look carefully enough. … or a one-off declaration. Our pledge is not a social media hashtag! Rather, our pledge should be the way in which …
Kate Flanagan - 01/23/2023 - 13:41
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Defending women’s rights in turbulent times
… Delivering the keynote speech at the EU Colloquium on Fundamental Rights in … 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 …
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The Elders call on African leaders to push for an urgent ceasefire in Ethiopia
… Elders today urged African leaders to intervene to stop the conflict in Ethiopia escalating into a regional … fellow Nobel Peace Laureate set out in his Nobel acceptance speech in 2019: that different views can be … For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of …
louise.heath@t… - 01/23/2023 - 14:26
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The UNSC must work together to deliver its mandate
… Addressing a UN Security Council session on conflict prevention and mediation, Mary Robinson … The following is a transcript of her 12 June 2019 speech. Mr. President, Mr. … social unrest in many countries. Similarly, social media, while being a powerful tool for connecting people …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders urge Colombia to defend peace agreement against FARC dissidents
… by some former FARC guerrillas that they will resume armed conflict. … For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of … The Elders (+44 7741 742064) or email: media@theElders.org …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Zimbabwe
… for fundamental human rights , including an open media and freedoms of association, assembly and speech An accountable government that responds … Latest conflict countries content …