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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… “Zimbabwe was once a beacon across Southern Africa in the struggle against colonial and racist … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders call on all countries to prioritise anti-corruption fight
… Corruption is a blight on countries’ development and destroys peoples’ faith in their systems … of their board meeting in London, The Elders join the Africa Progress Panel in urging governments at the … and ethical leadership across the world. For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of …
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Sustainable development, democracy, peace: the key role of women
… by women in societies in the Middle East and North Africa are being challenged. There are reports that women … Most of the time, their efforts take place outside the media spotlight and beneath formal decision-making … Article Type News Gro Harlem Brundtland …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders reaffirm support for Colombia’s peace process
… stone for broad and inclusive economic and social development. They urged President Duque to take … from Lebanon and Northern Ireland to Syria and South Africa, The Elders highlighted the need for a sustained … peace they so richly deserve. ENDS For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of …
Isobel - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Helen Clark joins The Elders as group continues push for courageous leadership on existential threats
… Media release: The Elders today welcomed former New … before becoming the first woman to lead the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), where she served two terms as … News …
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Elders’ Visit to UNGA High-Level Week, New York, 17-22 September 2016
… and afterwards gave interviews to international and digital media. Gro Harlem Brundtland with WHO … Health Organisation, and the health ministers of South Africa and Thailand. Her speech was warmly received … Article Type News Gro Harlem Brundtland …
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The global rise of nationalism is a threat to Nelson Mandela’s achievements
… launch of the Walk Together campaign, in Cape Town, South Africa, in July 2017. (Credit: The Elders | #WalkTogether) … be done through a concerted effort between governments, the media, civil society and communities in demanding bipartisan … of how we communicate with one another and how we consume news. Sometimes this has been emancipatory, but sometimes we …
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Shining a light on India’s poor
… to affordable energy. William French, Head of International Media at The Elders, explains why it has had such a big … We can eradicate the kerosene lamp from Africa by 2020 “Kerosene is costly, it smells … Article Type News Ela Bhatt …
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The Elders mourn the loss of Kofi Annan
… in public and private, most recently on visits to South Africa and Zimbabwe in July 2018. As the seventh … 1997 to 2006, he was a constant advocate for human rights, development and the rule of law. The first Secretary-General … will endure to inspire future generations. For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of …
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The Elders welcome Ethiopia’s political reforms and urge full respect for rule of law
… meeting, to discuss national and regional security and development issues. They urged all political actors … Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa on conflicts driving mass displacement across the … do what we can to support their vision.” For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of …
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