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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 … significant role in NATO and on the frontiers of the war in Syria. These recent events are a damaging distraction from … peace and human rights at every opportunity. For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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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 …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders' Debate on BBC Global – the highlights
… Hina Jilani and Mary Robinson fielded questions from social media and from a studio audience of young people from around … June 2, 1500 GMT pic.twitter.com/LWkIFXszZR — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 30, 2015 One … 2015: A tough year for democracy and human rights Looking ahead to the …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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A stronger UN means empowered human rights defenders
… conflict." This is especially true in the case of Syria, where the war has already raged on for 5 bloody … more. We see refugees grossly misrepresented in the media and national governments failing to … This article first appeared in Open Democracy . …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Trip Report: Elders delegation to Kuwait in July 2018
… while the region was behind in terms of education, democracy, gender equality and youth empowerment. Too many … the Quartet’s conditions as a basis for discussions. Media reform needed to be part of the picture, to improve … Al Jazeera but across the board, as Gulf broadcasters and newspapers had become more and more politicised as they vied …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders welcome Palestinian reconciliation
… The millions of people fleeing the devastating war in Syria have attracted considerable media attention over the past two years, but their plight … the rule of law and entrenching a human rights culture and democracy.” …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Stories from the frontlines: Refugee-Led Organisations in the Shadow of COVID-19
… young age I started supporting social causes, in defence of democracy and freedom of expression in Venezuela. In … English Literature, and a masters degree in Journalism and Media. Views expressed are those … News …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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We need to safeguard civic space
… For those of us interested in social justice, democracy and human rights around the world, this Human … themselves at the centre of incoming refugee flows from Syria and the north and horn of Africa, are building fences … Republic of Congo , the withdrawal of an anti-social media bill in Nigeria , the toning down of a …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Martti Ahtisaari steps down from The Elders
… from his quiet wisdom and his abiding commitment to democracy and egalitarianism. Martti will be sorely missed … support as an Elder Emeritus.” ENDS For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … to address regional problems, including conflicts in Yemen, Syria and Palestine. …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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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 …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:32