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Reflecting on Mandela’s mission and the global challenges ahead
… Jimmy Carter, Mary Robinson and Desmond Tutu visit London Three Elders are in London this … in Côte d'Ivoire and Cyprus and pressed for greater accountability in Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. They have created … Barbican Centre Please contact Intelligence Squared for media access. Tuesday 3 July 2012 Private …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Sri Lanka’s disturbing actions met by ‘deafening global silence’
… which shows a disdain for human rights, good governance and accountability. They urge immediate action from the … of critics is ‘terrifying’ See quotes from Desmond Tutu, Kofi Annan, Martti Ahtisaari, Lakhdar Brahimi … Allow domestic and international NGOs and media to carry out their work in Sri Lanka without …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Bold action is needed to make sustainable development a reality
… Archbishop Desmond Tutu , Chair of The Elders, said: “If … to make.” “In the name of political accountability, we as Elders encourage today's leaders to … of our children and grandchildren will depend on it. Media inquiries: media@theElders.org …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Freedom, truth, democracy: citizenship and common purpose
… concept of ‘truth’ is the need for ‘transparency and accountability’ in government action. In order for … to tackle corruption and inequality. But the good news is that technological innovations can empower ordinary … government and local authorities accountable. Social media now provides the ability to connect individuals to the …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Rights demand strong institutions
… the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Desmond Tutu and Mary Robinson argue in The Guardian that … to information is denied to millions through censorship and media intimidation. Poverty is our greatest shame. At … A key part of the answer lies in more effective systems of accountability, so that rights are recognised and laws …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders call on Sri Lanka’s leaders to uphold constitutional law
… and parliamentary democracy and govern with transparency, accountability and full respect for human rights.” … for the constitution.” ENDS For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … in the South China Morning Post and the New Straits Times, Desmond Tutu and Mary Robinson warn that the world can’t …
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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. … all efforts must be made by global leaders to ensure accountability and justice and to bring peace, not … News …
Kate Flanagan - 11/02/2023 - 12:27
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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… country’s abundant natural resources are distributed with accountability, transparency and equity. Mary … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders welcome UN Secretary-General’s commitment to fight sexual exploitation
… the plans to end impunity for abusers through greater accountability, and to press troop-contributing countries to … crimes of sexual abuse and exploitation.” For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … of its population is marginalised’Speaking at the annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture, Mary Robinson …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31