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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 … Republic of Congo , the withdrawal of an anti-social media bill in Nigeria , the toning down of a …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Media advisory: Desmond Tutu and fellow Elders to visit South Sudan and Sudan to encourage peace efforts
Media advisory: Desmond Tutu and fellow Elders to visit … Ababa, Juba and Khartoum, the Elders will hold high-level political meetings, and also meet people directly affected … In Darfur, they spoke to tribal leaders, women’s groups, civil society leaders and internally displaced persons. …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders call on all Zimbabweans to put national interest first as poll nears
… fair elections. The Elders also commended the main political parties’ commitment to respect the outcome of … ZEC Commissioners; members of the diplomatic community; and civil society groups, participating in the Citizens’ … women candidates and officials, especially on social media. They urged presidential candidates to lead by …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… the opposition MDC-Alliance party, and representatives of civil society, women’s groups, church leaders and … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders: Momentum is building to tackle child marriage in India
… marriage in India. During their visit the Elders met with political and business leaders, UN and NGO representatives … on 9 and 10 February is bringing together more than 70 civil society representatives from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, … needs and concerns in our conversations with government, media and other influential people.”Ela Bhatt is joined in …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Cease the violence and allow the democratic will of the people to prevail, The Elders urge Zimbabwe
… fair and transparent process * , The Elders urge all political parties to publicly recommit and adhere to the … Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, the diplomatic community, civil society representatives and media. Find out more . For media inquiries, …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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A stronger UN means empowered human rights defenders
… peace with which women are familiar are not left out of any political settlement. "In the 2004 Pakistani … to promote peace and human rights. Three civil affairs officers meet with IDPs in Darfur. (Credit: UN … more. We see refugees grossly misrepresented in the media and national governments failing to …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Sri Lanka’s disturbing actions met by ‘deafening global silence’
… positive changes since the end of Sri Lanka's decades-long civil war, The Elders condemn the Sri Lankan government's … assassination and disappearance of government critics, political opponents, journalists and human rights defenders. … 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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The Elders encourage all parties in Myanmar to advance national reforms, support peace accords
… first visit to Myanmar. After hearing from leaders and civil society representatives, they express their support for the country’s peaceful political transition and their anticipation of further … destructive, repeated acts of brutality.” Media inquiries: media@theElders.org …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders and The Carter Center: A Virtual Dialogue with Israeli activists
… Elders virtually convened a round of dialogue with Israeli civil society and human rights activists. Former Algerian … Media Releases … Fabcom/Flickr Article Type News Lakhdar Brahimi …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 14:16