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The Story of The Elders
… and contribute to the efforts of so many people, and make our contributions to the promotion of peace.” – … Climate Change: “We are all in this together” … The Elders and the United Nations share the same values of justice, solidarity and a determination to fight for peace …
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Parliamentarians must make sure climate commitments are met after COP26
Parliamentarians must make sure climate commitments are met after COP26 10 November 2021 … are accountable. I keep asking the question: are our leaders really in crisis mode? Is your parliament in … and died shortly afterwards. We work for peace, and justice and human rights. But I speak also as someone who …
louise.heath@t… - 01/23/2023 - 15:10
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Listening to and learning from girls
… Statistics ), and up to 80% of people displaced because of climate change are women and girls. Every 10 minutes, a … of death among adolescent girls globally. Accessing justice for these abuses suffered by women and girls is an … them with essential funding. We see so many of our peer philanthropists and funders in the sector agree, …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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How Massachusetts can blaze a trail for climate action
How Massachusetts can blaze a trail for climate action 22 May 2018 … leadership at a national level. "It is in all our interests to use the political, legislative, and social … planning. At its heart, climate change is a matter of justice and human rights, and any sustainable and …
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The Elders to address the global ‘state of hope’ in a week of activity to mark Mandela Day
… and where hope can be found in the struggle for peace, justice, and human rights. They will tackle some of … and Chair of the Elders on the shared challenges of climate change, nuclear conflict and an equitable global … to spark a wider discussion about the interconnectedness of our shared challenges and the solidarity, empathy and …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The world and the Latin American and Caribbean region cannot afford delayed or inadequate responses to COVID-19
… prompt and decisive action, but policy responses in our region have been uneven. Several governments have … vulnerabilities, and only a coordinated response based on justice, solidarity and humanitarian principles can help us … Investment treaties must be aligned with climate goals …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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COVID-19: a joint call to the G20 for coordination on health and the economy
… action – within the next few days – to address our deepening global health and economic crises from … if more strongly complemented by all countries in a position to do so. A wider group of central … of Foreign Affairs of Israel (2006-2009); Minister of Justice (2013-2014)¹. Petru Lucinschi – President of …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Kofi Annan will inspire generations – a tribute from Mary Robinson
… intensity of the very best convictions: that peace, justice and human rights are not only to be desired but … for Human Rights, UN envoy roles on conflict and climate change, and as a member of The Elders, the group of … human rights at the centre of its development plans. Our mission to Zimbabwe was even more gruelling, coming just …
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Women at the heart of sustainable peace
… women as agents of change, from addressing conflict to climate change. A peaceful world … posed to development by climate change – that plague our world. Women’s participation in the prevention … and reconstruction, to develop structures for post-conflict justice, and to ensure security, including economic and …
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A Secretary-General to represent all the world's peoples
… need to tackle the great challenges we face – from climate change , which as you know I am deeply involved … should open the call for nominating candidates. In our opinion, it is vital that the letter is sent this year … world’s faith in the United Nations as the upholder of justice and peace, and gives confidence to autocrats around …
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