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The Story of The Elders
… Read Nelson Mandela's inaugural speech … Find out more about The Elders' work in Cyprus … The Elders gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, to meet with Nelson Mandela, discuss our shared …
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Marking Nelson Mandela's release: 30 years on
… together for a peaceful, just and sustainable society. Find out more : … Nelson Mandela's speech at the launch of The Elders In this speech … 2019 has been a busy year for The Elders and the world. Find out more about our activities. …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Climate justice is key to addressing the climate crisis
… Read Mary Robinson's speech Your Royal Highnesses, Excellencies, … or maybe four COVID vaccinations by now when millions in Africa, Asia and Latin America have not even had one. … himself as a “prisoner of hope”, which I still find the perfect metaphor for the persistent belief in the …
Kate Flanagan - 12/07/2023 - 15:37
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Enhancing women’s participation in peacebuilding is key to building a peaceful world
… Read Graça Machel's speech Greetings to Foreign Minister Park Jin, … I know firsthand, from my own peacebuilding work in Africa how, when given the respect and platform, women can … be the new order of the day. I urge us all here to find meaningful ways to develop women’s political …
jack.martin - 12/08/2023 - 15:08
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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… I visited Zimbabwe on the cusp of landmark elections to find people determinedly optimistic about the future. Today … “Zimbabwe was once a beacon across Southern Africa in the struggle against colonial and racist … the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the rule of law, freedom of speech and the protection of human rights. They …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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True democracy implies solidarity with those to whom it is denied
… across the continent. This keynote speech was delivered at the State of Democracy in Central and Southern Africa Conference, in Cape Town, South Africa, on 4 … disenfranchisement and discrimination wherever you find it. As we honor the historical achievements and …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Social Inclusion: What Does It Mean for Health Policy and Practice?
… Delivering the keynote speech at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2017 , Gro … these lessons are highly relevant for other countries in Africa and Asia that are planning their UHC strategies, and … of priorities and political commitment. If Thailand can find 5.6% of its GDP and Malawi 6.1% of its GDP to fund its …
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Marking Mandela Day 2022, Mary Robinson reflects on the global state of hope
… and Gatherings Read Mary Robinson's speech Friends, Brothers and Sisters, … one of these great people – these great leaders of South Africa’s liberation struggle: Nelson Mandela, Oliver … humanity. It’s the potential in each and every person to find resilience, to persist and to even thrive in spite of …
Kate Flanagan - 01/23/2023 - 13:41
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Freedom, truth, democracy: citizenship and common purpose
… While speaking frankly about the challenges South Africa faces, from crime and corruption to extremes of … a time of world crisis: ‘The first is freedom of speech and expression – everywhere in the world. … People are angry and they are hurting: many households find themselves in negative equity, unable to meet mortgage …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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How can we support communities trying to protect their land and natural resources?
… Find out more about Innovative Financing Solutions for … Delivering justice for all in South Africa: the power of paralegals Dr Winnie Martins … Speeches and Discussions …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31