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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 … and Lakhdar Brahimi visited Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Syria and the West Bank to talk to a wide range of …
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Syria, a civil, sectarian and proxy war
Syria, a civil, sectarian and proxy war 22 August 2013 … is that one day Syrians and everyone else will wake up to find that Syria has been completely destroyed." Lakhdar … We are also in touch with various groups representing civil society, including women, both inside and outside Syria and …
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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 … themselves at the centre of incoming refugee flows from Syria and the north and horn of Africa, are building fences … in which right wing populism breeds. We urgently need to find new ways of convincing leaders, in the global North and …
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Martti Ahtisaari calls for UN reform at Sciences Po event in Paris
… we have heard to our proposals – from governments, civil society and academic experts on the UN – has … veto powers which, as we have seen in the case of Syria and elsewhere, have only prolonged conflict and human … and other Council members to overcome their differences and find alternative solutions. The second measure concerns …
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Trip Report: Elders delegation to Kuwait in July 2018
… hear a variety of views from Kuwait’s diverse and active civil society and academic world. The key … discussed the growing need for thoughtful diplomacy to find political solutions. Kuwait has been a … the Palestinian issue since it lost territory in Iraq and Syria. Aid to Iraq and Syria …
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Elders in Berlin: recognising German leadership on refugees
… Federal President Joachim Gauck and business leaders, to civil society groups, volunteers and refugees themselves. … to safety and resettlement to the prospect of peace in Syria, refugees in the Middle East have many questions about … opportunities; and respect for human rights and protection. Find out more …
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Stories from the frontlines: Refugee-Led Organisations in the Shadow of COVID-19
… refugee-led organisations from Cameroon, Venezuela, and Syria, we came together to reflect on how … and are helping their families pay for burial costs and to find a way to connect the children with their families, many … por Venezuela, a network that brings together 73 Venezuelan civil society organizations in 24 countries to support …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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الحكماء يدعون الى اتباع نهج شامل لتحقيق السلام العربي الاسرائيلي
… peace talks following discussions with officials, civil society, business and young people in Gaza, Egypt and Syria. During their visit to the region, the Elders have … every day. But I believe the people we have met can find a non-violent way forward. “The key is …
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“Sparks of Hope” can honour Nelson Mandela’s vision of a better world
… the courage to challenge these purveyors of prejudice or find solace in scapegoating and join the chorus of cheap … create unspeakable suffering in places like Palestine or Syria, loosens the ties that bind us together in our common … in 2007 – have been working to support courageous civil society groups who uphold the values of peace, justice …
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Sustainable development, democracy, peace: the key role of women
… “He wanted a UN 'A' team – the best people he could find, for an extremely demanding job. And as chief of staff … world. But we are all appalled by the situation in Syria. I am deeply concerned by the bloodshed and human … suffering of the people and increase the risk of lengthy civil war. I said I was optimistic, but the absence …
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