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One election does not change the political culture of a society overnight
One election does not change the political culture of a society overnight 30 April 2010 … election day. In polling stations it was hard for voters to find their names on voter lists, and there was a lack of … of emergency, repression of civil liberties and ongoing conflict in Darfur did not permit an environment conducive …
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Indonesia can achieve Universal Health Coverage with increased public financing
… Coverage in India The Elders commend India’s political leaders for progress in reforming its health … around Cyprus to meet the scientific teams working to find the remains of thousands of people killed during … a Greek Cypriot, both of whom lost their fathers during the conflict. After many years, their fathers’ remains were …
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Enhancing women’s participation in peacebuilding is key to building a peaceful world
… of peace processes. As we convene today, we see conflict and war raging around the world: from Russia’s … violence, military aggression, and militarised responses to political problems on the rise. With so many seeds … 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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Sri Lanka one year on from war
… on the one-year anniversary of the end of the Sri Lankan conflict, Desmond Tutu and Lakhdar Brahimi caution that … ethnic communities, there is an urgent need for far-sighted political leadership, able to reach out to all communities … community within and outside Sri Lanka. They also have to find the courage to admit the crimes of the LTTE committed …
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Building a culture of inclusivity in a diverse society
… terrorist campaigns, insurgencies, food crises, long-term political or economic instability have placed human security … interests, making it more challenging than in the past to find acceptable solutions. At the same time, we are … dimensions to the present crisis. Indeed, responses to conflict and crisis, whether political or economic, instead …
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سوريا: الحكماء يعبرون عن "عميق غضبهم" حيال فشل الجميع في وقف المذابح
… must unite to support a peaceful resolution to the conflict – and fulfil its responsibility to protect … rise above vested interests and regional alliances and find genuine compromise in the greater interests of the … Council and regional states must unite to ensure that a political transition can take place as soon as possible. …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Work together to build peace, fight injustice and shape a better world
… even despair that seems to characterise the global political debate of our times. I share your … know no borders. They act as global citizens to find common solutions, and offer us all a model to follow. … Addressing a UN Security Council session on conflict prevention and mediation, Mary Robinson implores …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Cyprus
… than three decades, following inter-communal violence and conflict during the 1960s and 1970s. Over the decades, … have engaged periodically in UN-brokered talks to try to find a comprehensive settlement. Only through dialogue, … The Elders also spent time with civil society leaders, political parties, young people, UN representatives and …
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Women: Showing the way in cooperation
… urges states to ensure increased representation of women in conflict resolution and peace processes. It is a resolution … is tiny - and their positions are relatively junior. In political life generally, few women hold senior positions: … the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot women we met to find more ways they can work together to inspire and …
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“Sparks of Hope” can honour Nelson Mandela’s vision of a better world
… Mandela became one of the most visionary and influential political figures the world has seen. For those of us … the courage to challenge these purveyors of prejudice or find solace in scapegoating and join the chorus of cheap … The world today desperately needs hope in the face of conflict, inequality, racism and cynicism. We need …
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