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The Story of The Elders
… The Elders include Graça Machel , Archbishop Desmond Tutu , former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan … with Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders, civil society and youth to support leaders and groups in both Turkish and … Find out more about The Elders' work in Cyprus …
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2011
… Kofi Annan , Desmond Tutu and Mary Robinson visited Abidjan, … The Elders recognised that there is much to learn from youth, and we must create the space for them to share their … Find out more about The Elders' intergenerational work …
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Elders+Youngers: building a sustainable and more equitable world for all
… Brundtland, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Mary Robinson and Desmond Tutu – and four ‘Youngers’, Esther Agbarakwe … Sustainable development is a huge subject that many people find hard to grasp, let alone relate to their everyday … ability to tap into “the revolutionary power of youth” in a world that is “changing crazily fast”. …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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For the future of our planet, a dialogue between generations
… we face today.” Writing in the Huffington Post, Desmond Tutu voices his exasperation with our current … UN Conference on Sustainable Development, draws nearer, I find myself reflecting on the many great changes the past 20 … will inherit. They are ambassadors for the three billion youth that account for half of the world. They see that we …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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A Rio+20 deve resgatar o futuro, avisam “Elders” e os “Youngers” aos líderes de hoje
… "You must succeed where we have failed" - Desmond Tutu, in the run up to Rio+20. The Elders launch a … 27, from Sweden As 3.5 billion young people find themselves living in a world increasingly defined by … on bold and immediate action, in the context of surging youth unemployment in many parts of the world, and amid a …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Si la jeunesse ne s’exprime pas sur le climat, personne ne le fera à sa place
… between 'modern' and 'traditional' ways of life. I find more passion in the latter, a purer expression of what … on this time-consuming yet vital process, by organising youth-led simulations of these negotiations in many … Dans une tribune parue dans Libération, Mary Robinson et Desmond Tutu appellent les …
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Every country must raise its political ambition to move towards zero pollution and full climate justice
… words of the UN Charter – ‘We the peoples’ – and we find a way to curtail or restrict the concept of state … annual lecture in honour of my dear friend Archbishop Desmond Tutu . This is precisely the sort of … Youth voices are vital: Intergenerational action on the …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:18
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Hawaii's lesson of peace
… Next week, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Hina Jilani and Desmond Tutu will be in Hawaii, speaking with community … is helping to create jobs for the huge number of unemployed youth, ensuring girls are educated to the same level as … current political leaders must bury their differences and find a way forward.” What’s your message to …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Sustainable development, democracy, peace: the key role of women
… “He wanted a UN 'A' team – the best people he could find, for an extremely demanding job. And as chief of staff … peace, equity and human rights. The Chair of The Elders, Desmond Tutu, recently appealed for Syrians to choose … Unlocking India’s potential: youth lead campaign to stop child marriage “They …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The success or failure of Rio+20 will be a defining moment for today’s youth
… failure of Rio+20 will be a defining moment for today’s youth 18 June 2012 … people everywhere and have created new spaces for them to find power in numbers, online and in public squares. … Brundtland, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Mary Robinson and Desmond Tutu – and four Youngers – Esther from Nigeria, …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31