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2015: A tough year for democracy and human rights
2015: A tough year for democracy and human rights 19 March 2015 … global growth model must change, and fast. But we need to find a way to secure a broad commitment and consensus. …
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The Story of The Elders
… Jimmy Carter , and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and former President of Ireland Mary Robinson … Find out more about The Elders' work in Cyprus …
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True democracy implies solidarity with those to whom it is denied
… States as “incapable” of exercising their democratic rights? Of course not. So, let no one say the same about … abductions and imprisonment; where journalists and human rights defenders are intimidated and silenced; … disenfranchisement and discrimination wherever you find it. As we honor the historical achievements and …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Freedom, truth, democracy: citizenship and common purpose
… at the University of Pretoria, linked to its Centre for Human Rights and Centre for the Study of AIDS. … People are angry and they are hurting: many households find themselves in negative equity, unable to meet mortgage …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Sustainable development, democracy, peace: the key role of women
… and its mission of international peace, security and human dignity. I also want to acknowledge Nadia’s … “He wanted a UN 'A' team – the best people he could find, for an extremely demanding job. And as chief of staff … Nelson Mandela working together for peace, equity and human rights. The Chair of The Elders, Desmond Tutu, recently …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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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 … message that we all belong to the same wonderful race, the human race. There is no superior race, there is no inferior … Sami Michael, President, Association for Civil Rights in Israel (ACRI) Children protesting for …
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Walk together in Mandela's footsteps for justice
… fighters in his native land and beyond. But what I find most remarkable is that when he walked free from prison … collective experience and wisdom to work for peace and human rights across the world. Today, I have …
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What is fairness in the 21st century?
… of Independence and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These sentiments remain inspirational, but at the … over for more than a generation but it is still hard to find a global consensus on how to promote fairness and …
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Forthright and feminist: Norway's first woman leader
… Organization (WHO). Deeply rooted in fundamental human rights, her beliefs have not wavered despite the criticisms … a conclusion. So, it was not that I could not compromise to find common ground; this is an essential part of getting …
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The only US president who didn’t wage war
… – came together as “The Elders” to work together to find solutions to global problems. They are not only … something that was ahead of the times. Carter emphasised human rights diplomacy in dealing with Latin America, negotiated …
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