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The Story of The Elders
… where there is fear, foster agreement where there is conflict and inspire hope where there is despair.” – … Find out more about The Elders' work in Cyprus … Graça Machel The Elders also held meetings with political leaders, civil society, business representatives, …
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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… The Elders today called on Zimbabwe’s political leaders and all figures in authority to commit to … I visited Zimbabwe on the cusp of landmark elections to find people determinedly optimistic about the future. Today … Dialogue must be routine, not reward, in the fight against conflict As the new chair of the UN Security …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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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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Dialogue must be routine, not reward, in the fight against conflict
… Dialogue must be routine, not reward, in the fight against conflict 2 August 2019 … could be an area where the divided Security Council could find more common ground. When The Elders briefed … There is a clear and urgent need to de-escalate the political and security tensions afflicting the region, and …
gavin - 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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Every country must raise its political ambition to move towards zero pollution and full climate justice
Every country must raise its political ambition to move towards zero pollution and full … In his novel, Wells portrays a devastating military conflict between rival nationalist powers that in turn … words of the UN Charter – ‘We the peoples’ – and we find a way to curtail or restrict the concept of state …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:18
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Marking Mandela Day 2022, Mary Robinson reflects on the global state of hope
… and virtual Gatherings considers issues such as injustice, conflict and the climate crisis, and the role of hope in … also seen a rise in interpersonal violence in addition to political violence. The pandemic has worsened the conditions … 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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A united and purposeful Security Council is needed now more than ever
… the UN Security Council on its crucial role in preventing conflict, on the need for nuclear non-proliferation, and the … their draft charter of women’s rights. I was surprised to find these women had been judges, lawyers, doctors, … and foremost in human lives, but also economic growth, political momentum and social inequality, and has …
Elsa - 01/23/2023 - 15:12
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Drifting down the Irrawaddy: do Myanmar's leaders have the necessary vision?
… and neglect from the centre. They also have a history of conflict with the Burmans. Intercommunal strife is … with itself. How the myriad different minorities could find their place in a Burman-dominated country struggling … out hate speech in Myanmar "Myanmar’s newfound political freedoms have created a space for democratic …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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What must States do to deliver justice for all?
… justice for women, for victims of abuse, persecution and political oppression, for poor, vulnerable and marginalised … in justice actually leads to $16 in benefits from reduced conflict risk. What is the way forward, then? The … citizens where they can access support and help them to find timely, practical solutions to their problems. …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31