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The Story of The Elders
… The Elders met with Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders, civil society and youth to support leaders and groups in … Find out more about The Elders' work in Cyprus … Graça Machel The Elders also held meetings with political leaders, civil society, business representatives, …
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Education: the best tool in the fight against racism in Israel
… While Israelis and Palestinians struggle to find lasting peace, ACRI's Executive Director Sharon … race." Sami Michael, President, Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) Children protesting … in October 2010. This is especially the case when political actors incite racist sentiments in society, …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Empowered women create empowered societies
… who called on women to “be organised, to get involved in political struggles and to show solidarity with each … for access to justice for women; and prioritise funding for civil justice as well as criminal justice. Leaders … commitments at the High Level Political Forum in July. Find out more about how The Elders are actively …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders deeply regret the postponement of Palestinian elections
… The Elders have held virtual meetings with Palestinian civil society and young activists. Many were disillusioned … last had a chance to vote. “When political and electoral preparations initially went so well, … elections to be the last word. It is essential to find a formula that allows Palestinian residents of East …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 14:12
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How we work
… planet . We will engage with global leaders and civil society through private diplomacy and public … brought peace to intractable conflicts, broken decades-old political norms, led social change, pioneered new thinking … in the corridors of power. We convene diverse voices to find solutions to our shared problems. Only by working …
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We need hope to achieve a better, fairer and more sustainable world
… emphasises the importance of nurturing our democracies and civil society in a post-pandemic world characterised by … was the embodiment of hope; even after 27 years as a political prisoner and a lifetime of oppression under the … in Paris to advance gender equality worldwide. I find that taking action is the ultimate source of hope. I …
Elsa - 01/23/2023 - 15:40
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The Elders call on UN Security Council to address root causes of Israeli-Palestinian violence
… of Israel is another alarming consequence of the current political approach which risks spiralling out of control. … series of dialogues with Israeli and Palestinian civil society. Find out more: Palestinian civil society …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 14:30
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We need to safeguard civic space
… of CIVICUS, marks Human Rights Day by reflecting on civil society's successes and challenges, noting the … had some positive impacts" The combination of political polarisation and economic inequality is driving … in which right wing populism breeds. We urgently need to find new ways of convincing leaders, in the global North and …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Child Marriage
… to suffer domestic violence. Girls who marry young also find it very difficult to complete their education. This … In 2010, The Elders began to forge a global civil society alliance for a world without child marriage. … often isolated grassroots activists. Reaching out to political, religious and community leaders to lead …
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2008
… The Elders met with Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders, civil society and youth to support leaders and groups in … Find out more about The Elders' work in Cyprus … Graça Machel The Elders also held meetings with political leaders, civil society, business representatives, …