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To solve global challenges, leaders must work together in the national interest
To solve global challenges, leaders must work together in the national interest 14 … Kofi Annan spoke in this same hall on one of the burning topics of our age: how to protect and enhance democracy in … the doctrines of nationalism and isolationism, or lack the political courage to challenge these malign forces and …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Media Advisory: The Elders to visit Beijing for top-level discussions with Chinese leadership
… The Elders will visit China from 1-3 April to meet with key political leaders and discuss global challenges from climate change … 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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The time for talking is over: a call to action on climate change and planetary health
… "Leaders need to realise that it is in their own interests, … I am honoured to have the opportunity to talk about two topics that are close to my heart and deeply interlinked: … the poor. Meeting this challenge will require the political will to commit substantial financial investment to …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Defending women’s rights in turbulent times
… and for the very notion of our shared humanity. The topics for discussion here highlight the scale of the … Union – are under attack from a malign combination of political, economic and social forces. Xenophobic … members of The Elders, the group of independent former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007. …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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No more empty pledges at COP27: We need inclusive action on climate finance
… Selamawit Desta Wubet urges leaders to display political will and ensure inclusive climate finance is … people a fair chance of survival. Among the many important topics for negotiations at COP27, a major one is financing …
Kate Flanagan - 03/09/2023 - 10:27
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Myanmar’s grassroots should have a role in national reforms, peace talks
… and Thailand (24-28 March). They note that upcoming political milestones – the nationwide census, debates over … Office in charge of the peace process). Among the topics they discussed were democratic reform, the nationwide … political transition, from President Thein Sein to the leaders of the 1988 democracy m …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders urge bold steps to reach Universal Health Coverage in India
… The Elders commend India’s political leaders for progress in reforming its health system, and … the Bali Democracy Forum, with discussion focusing on key topics including Universal Health Coverage. …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Media advisory: Kofi Annan to visit Côte d’Ivoire from 9-10 October 2013
… private meetings with President Alassane Ouattara and other political leaders, as well as officials and civil society … the Bali Democracy Forum, with discussion focusing on key topics including Universal Health Coverage. …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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'The Elders' take a stand against child marriage
… than five years, the ten former national and international leaders, along with two honorary members, who form The … published many statements and held many meetings with major political players around the world. There have been no … economic to social and environmental. They hash out which topics to tackle in two group meetings a year and in …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Story of The Elders
… found. The Elders met with Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders, civil society and youth to support leaders and … Graça Machel The Elders also held meetings with political leaders, civil society, business representatives, … the role of the United Nations with UNSG Guterres. Other topics included conflict resolution, the environment and the …