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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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Child Marriage
… to suffer domestic violence. Girls who marry young also find it very difficult to complete their education. This … Child marriage denies girls their fundamental rights Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights stipulates, “Marriage shall be entered …
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Human Rights Committee Vranje: supporting survivors of domestic violence
Human Rights Committee Vranje: supporting survivors of domestic … survivors of gender-based violence. Promoting equality for women and girls is a key part of The Elders’ … legal help, and in some cases we offer shelter. We try to find jobs for the women who aren’t leaving their husbands …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Changing the narrative on gender justice
… sought help. Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation and we need a collective global effort to … Find out more …
Elsa - 01/23/2023 - 14:58
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The Elders call on leaders to prioritise access to justice and gender equality
… call on leaders to prioritise access to justice and gender equality 15 April 2021 … is both a right in itself and an enabler of all other rights. This is why, without justice for all, leaders … Find out more about The Elders' work on Access to …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Artemisa Honduras: empowering girls to reach their potential
… and Sarahi discuss how information is key to claiming your rights and accessing justice, and how, during the COVID-19 … are recognised, respected and realised. Find out more about the importance of investing in women’s … for survivors of gender based violence in Nepal, addressing human trafficking, and adapting during the COVID-19 …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Women, religion, violence and power
… “There’s no possible way to find a verse in the Bible where Jesus indicates any … discrimination against women and girls is “the greatest human rights violation that I’ve ever known.” He was …
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Lowering the marriage age: a step in the wrong direction
… group of independent leaders working together for peace and human rights. We commend you for the commitments you made to … highlight girls' right to education. Read our Q&A to find out why ending child marriage …
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The Elders call for gender-just climate solutions
… borne by women and girls. Find out more about The Elders’ work on the climate … Time for action on gender equality and access to justice … conflict leaves the country facing one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world right now. …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:46
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Women’s rights must be at the centre of the global recovery
Women’s rights must be at the centre of the global recovery … of humanity will reveal its genuine significance and the human couple will find its true form. …
Elsa - 07/21/2022 - 10:31