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Empowering women: we are all change-makers
Empowering women: we are all change-makers 16 February 2015 … courageous and creative women, campaigners for gender equality, peace, justice and human rights. The Elders … to do the dishes and I cut the wood! But I noticed other girls weren’t as lucky. Many families in Norway in the …
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A call to action: end discrimination against women
A call to action: end discrimination against women 25 March 2014 … he explains why discrimination against women and girls is the most serious global challenge we face. … challenging and exciting commitments has been to promote equality for women and girls. We had an extensive …
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Gro Harlem Brundtland
… Norway’s first female Prime Minister “For girls and women, the great progress we have made over the last few … health care-led reforms. A staunch advocate of gender equality as a prerequisite for development, Gro Harlem …
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A year in review: The Elders’ 2013 Annual Report
… as well as public campaigning on climate change and equality for girls and women. The achievements, joys and challenges of our work in …
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The Story of The Elders
… Girls Not Brides: Ending Child Marriage … attention to the harmful practices that hold girls and women back, and to encourage and empower others to build a … to our work, from human rights and peacebuilding to gender equality and justice for all.” - Mary Robinson …
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Conflict
… their deterrent effect and the rules-based order. Women and girls suffer disproportionately from … the right of all Palestinians and Israelis to live in equality, dignity and security. More information …
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Hawaii's lesson of peace
… jobs for the huge number of unemployed youth, ensuring girls are educated to the same level as boys, or helping … everywhere every day. You have to look no further than how women are treated in some societies to understand what I mean. Unless we strive toward equality – between sexes, religions, races – I don’t …
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Hina Jilani
… pro-democracy campaigner; a leading activist in Pakistan's women's movement and international champion of human rights. … events about ensuring access to justice, achieving gender equality and the importance of civil society as well as the … Hina Jilani is especially passionate about women and girls’ rights and women’s role in justice and …
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A united and purposeful Security Council is needed now more than ever
… early March 2002. I met with Sima Simar, then Minister of Women’s Affairs, and Noeleen Heyzer, then head of UNIFEM, … In the almost 20 years since, hard-won gains in gender equality and women’s rights have been secured through … and policy changes. We cannot allow the women and girls of Afghanistan to be deprived of these rights, …
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Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter and fellow Elders travel to South Africa for Nelson Mandela’s funeral
… in war-affected regions, sustainable development and equality for girls and women. The Elders are Martti Ahtisaari , …
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