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“Sparks of Hope” can honour Nelson Mandela’s vision of a better world
… Writing in CNN, Graça Machel reflects on what we can learn from Madiba's … 67 million people around the world have joined us on social media to amplify the voices and reach of these “Sparks of … of the Graça Machel Trust and the Foundation for Community Development. She will be leading the Elders Walk Together …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The global rise of nationalism is a threat to Nelson Mandela’s achievements
… 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 … successes of recent years – the sustainable development goals and the Paris agreement on …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders back NHI health reforms in South Africa to build social solidarity
… a critical element in any country’s path to sustainable development, social solidarity and equality. We have been … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … and Action: Elders promote UHC in Tanzania Graça Machel and Mary Robinson visited Tanzania in July …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… on Zimbabwe’s neighbours in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the wider international … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Welcoming my fellow Elders to India
… needs and concerns in our conversations with government, media and other influential people.”Ela Bhatt is joined in … closely related in my view. Peace, human rights and human development go hand in hand, and the Millennium Development … The Elders' visit to promote UHC In July 2017, Graça Machel and Mary Robinson visited Tanzania to promote …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Time's up for violence against women and girls
… Graça Machel speaking at the Girls Not Brides conference in … responsible to account before the law, slogans on social media risk ringing hollow in an echo-chamber of the … implemented and measured in the form of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This summer, countries have an …
Isobel - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Ban Ki-moon: businesses can lead on refugee integration where leaders fall short
… The UN General Assembly considers the Sustainable Development Goals to be a priority; and rightly so. The … News … Media Releases …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Public financing could transform the realities of healthcare in South Africa
… a critical element in any country’s path to sustainable development, social solidarity and equality. It also … accountability mechanisms involving parliamentarians, the media and civil society organisations. This is why … is a human rights issue Writing in All Africa, Graça Machel calls on political leaders to prioritise …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Universal health coverage is affordable, even in tough times
… on the continent and a champion of the wider sustainable development goals. We are writing as former heads of … accountability measures involving parliamentarians, the media, patients’ groups and civil society. The task ahead … can reach Jimmy Carter, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Graça Machel, Hina Jilani, Mary Robinson, Ernesto Zedillo …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders warn urgent action on climate, pandemics, nuclear weapons needed to turn back hands of the Doomsday Clock
… back on a pathway to peaceful co-existence and sustainable development.” Mary Robinson , former President … , former President of Mexico ENDS For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
Kate Flanagan - 02/22/2023 - 11:27