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To solve global challenges, leaders must work together in the national interest
… by Nelson Mandela, who work for peace, justice and human rights. I joined The Elders shortly after the end of … Kofi Annan spoke in this same hall on one of the burning topics of our age: how to protect and enhance democracy in …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Defending women’s rights in turbulent times
Defending women’s rights in turbulent times 20 November 2017 … times – for women’s rights , for fundamental human rights, and for the very notion of our shared humanity. The topics for discussion here highlight the scale of the …
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The time for talking is over: a call to action on climate change and planetary health
… I am honoured to have the opportunity to talk about two topics that are close to my heart and deeply interlinked: … at both climate change and healthcare through the prism of human rights, to which every person on Earth is entitled. …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Media Advisory: The Elders to visit Beijing for top-level discussions with Chinese leadership
… Robinson , Chair and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Ban Ki-moon , Deputy Chair and former UN … The Elders hope to use the occasion to discuss a range of topics, including: China’s role in promoting responsible …
Isobel - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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2017
… the role of the United Nations with UNSG Guterres. Other topics included conflict resolution, the environment and the … solidarity and a determination to fight for peace and human rights. I eagerly await the task ahead in this new chapter …
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Elders welcome African youth to their 'global village'
… Each of the 10 Elders chaired a breakaway discussion on topics that included "leadership in Africa", "environment … of the Mahbub ul Haq Award for Outstanding Contribution to Human Development. Jimmy Carter Former president of … (1990-1997) and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002). Desmond Tutu Elders …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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“Reconciliation is a long-term process, not an event”
… the Bali Democracy Forum, with discussion focusing on key topics including Universal Health Coverage. … Mr Annan also met with civil society representatives and human rights activists. Acknowledging the challenges facing the …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Five years of working together for peace and human rights: The Elders in London
Five years of working together for peace and human rights: The Elders in London 16 July 2012 … Hall. Over two hours, the Elders tackled a range of topics from the universality of human rights to the current …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Myanmar’s grassroots should have a role in national reforms, peace talks
… Office in charge of the peace process). Among the topics they discussed were democratic reform, the nationwide … clinics, schools and expertise over several decades. This human capacity, inside Myanmar and in exile, is the very … Department, Karen Youth Organization, and Karen Human Rights Group. In Chiang Mai, they met the Women’s …
Anonymous (not verified) - 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 … we are the only group that works with diverse girls. These topics of sexual health, reproduction, they are so … for survivors of gender based violence in Nepal, addressing human trafficking, and adapting during the COVID-19 …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31