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Meet the women peacebuilders
… women are working to include women at all levels in the peace process. On Wednesday 5 November at 7pm … Georgia. They will be debating on the theme: “Building A Lasting Peace: Where Are The Women?” … rape as a form of genocide. She also held Rwandan media executives accountable for the role of the media in …
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A stronger UN means empowered human rights defenders
… and their ability to work freely in society are crucial in building a peaceful society." Human rights … I have heard countless times that women “complicate” peace processes. But this complication comes from a desire … more. We see refugees grossly misrepresented in the media and national governments failing to …
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We need to safeguard civic space
… movement and human rights. "Even as people are building walls and closing borders, we need to construct a … Republic of Congo , the withdrawal of an anti-social media bill in Nigeria , the toning down of a … Delivering the 6th Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture, Hina Jilani stresses the importance of …
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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 South Sudan and Sudan to encourage peace efforts 5 July 2012 … and Sudan. The Elders wish to support local peace-building efforts, reinforce the unprecedented united …
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The Elders: Momentum is building to tackle child marriage in India
The Elders: Momentum is building to tackle child marriage in India 9 February … empowerment of girls and women, economic development, and peace: “Peace, human rights and human … needs and concerns in our conversations with government, media and other influential people.”Ela Bhatt is joined in …
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Moderation is key to working our differences out with respect
… global challenges. Keynote speech at LSE: 'Building a World Fit for Future Generations' . … founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007, who work for peace, justice, and human rights. The Elders have … to make decisions, and the harsh and sometimes deceitful media prism through which these decisions are judged. …
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The Elders call on all Zimbabweans to put national interest first as poll nears
… election and abjure violence through their signing of the Peace Pledge of 26 June. The delegation also met the … women candidates and officials, especially on social media. They urged presidential candidates to lead by … 2018: Building a world Madiba would be proud of As we …
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… Dr Denis Mukwege, the Congolese gynaecologist and Nobel Peace Laureate, as the newest member of their group. … News & Insight … Media Releases …
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The Elders urge US, Korean leaders to seize chance for nuclear breakthrough
… also reiterated their concerns about the threat to global peace posed by the North Korean nuclear programme, and … with distrust can reach peaceful solutions. For media inquiries, please contact Jenny Yates, Programme … 2018: Building a world Madiba would be proud of As we …
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The Elders mourn the loss of Kofi Annan
… Kofi Annan had a life-long commitment to the cause of peace and was known for his staunch opposition to military … will endure to inspire future generations. For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … 2018: Building a world Madiba would be proud of As we …
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