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The Elders condemn Turkey coup attempt and urge all sides to respect democracy
… condemn Turkey coup attempt and urge all sides to respect democracy 17 July 2016 … faces today. The Elders also expressed concern at reports the government could consider reintroducing the … peace and human rights at every opportunity. For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of …
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The Elders call for immediate end to conflict in Myanmar and urge parties to engage in talks
… our visit, we were concerned to hear some disturbing reports of intolerance and discrimination. Equality and … met Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Chair of the National League for Democracy (NLD) and leader of the parliamentary opposition. … for the Elders’ second visit in March 2014. Media enquiries : media@theElders.org Photos of the …
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Sustainable development, democracy, peace: the key role of women
Sustainable development, democracy, peace: the key role of women 3 December 2012 … Most of the time, their efforts take place outside the media spotlight and beneath formal decision-making … Article Type News Gro Harlem Brundtland …
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مصر: الحكماء يدعون إلى الهدوء قبل جولة الاستفتاء الثانية
… for the second phase of its constitutional referendum amid reports of violence between rival political blocs, The … society may threaten the country's progress towards full democracy. During a visit to Cairo in October 2012, … an inclusive democratic transition in the country. Media inquiries: media@theelders.org …
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Sympathy for the migrant
… discourage people from helping the vulnerable: there are reports in the Mediterranean of private vessels avoiding … those who attempt these journeys. From friends or from the media, they know what awaits them. They are aware of the … Freedom, truth, democracy: citizenship and common purpose “My …
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The Elders welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and urge release of all political detainees
… Following the release of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest, The … with the military have claimed overwhelming victory. Reports by opposition parties of ballot rigging, … More information For updates and media opportunities, please register at …
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The Elders congratulate Aung San Suu Kyi ahead of her appearance in parliament in Burma/Myanmar
… are now on a path to freedom” – Desmond Tutu After pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was elected to parliament … political prisoners, changes to labour laws, the lifting of media restrictions and the re-registration of the NLD. … been released. The Elders remain concerned about reports of persistent human rights abuses and poor …
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COVID-19 should not justify erosion of rights for most marginalised
… Minister Costa has set an example in his commitment to democracy and humanitarian principles that all other leaders … News … Media Releases …
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Embracing Madiba's values: building a brighter future in Zimbabwe and South Africa
… women candidates and officials, especially on social media. This is unacceptable, and we encouraged voters to … will come through transparency, accountability and democracy. We stand with them in their call for a brighter … Article Type News Mary Robinson …
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Gro Harlem Brundtland: the 2018 Barbara Ward Lecture
… with Barbara Ward, my value base and vision has been social democracy and the belief that that we must meet the basic … via the cowardly cloak of anonymity provided by social media. This is why those of us who still believe in … and powerful rejection of racism, hate speech, “fake news” and the politics of division. Let it be our …
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