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Universal health coverage is affordable, even in tough times
… reforms are unaffordable amidst economic challenges, Gro Harlem Brundtland and Ricardo Lagos argue … 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 …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Public financing could transform the realities of healthcare in South Africa
… Gro Harlem Brundtland explains why South Africa's … 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 …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders honour the memory of their Founder, Nelson Mandela
… peace and reconciliation in South Africa.” Gro Harlem Brundtland , former Prime Minister of Norway, … and reconciliation in war-affected regions, sustainable development and equality for girls and women. The … with dear Madiba who brought us all together.” Media resources VIDEO – Nelson Mandela’s …
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Multilateralism is the best insurance policy against global threats
… on the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, Gro Harlem Brundtland warns that only collective action … against HIV/AIDS, were not an inevitable part of human development. These successes would have been extremely … Media Releases …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:20
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World leaders risk climate catastrophe with warm words and no action
… added: We have talked about sustainable development for decades, and we have come together year … For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Elders+Youngers: building a sustainable and more equitable world for all
… planet, in the run-up to the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). This report discusses the thinking … meetings, Elders and Youngers used video, blogs and social media channels to debate the critical issues at stake in … Cardoso and Pedro, for example, appeared together on Globo News, and Gro Harlem Brundtland was interviewed with Esther …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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From Paris to 2030: a call for climate leadership
… will feature a panel discussion and Q&A with international media: Mary Robinson (The Elders' Chair and former … and Shang-Jin Wei (former Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank). Jerry Brown (Former Governor … News …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 16:11
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The Elders begin regional visit to support Cyprus peace process
… now entering their second phase, Lakhdar Brahimi and Gro Brundtland travel to Turkey, Greece and Cyprus to urge … as chair of the World Commission on Environment and Development which is best known for developing the broad … Palestinian Territories. Schedule and media opportunities Photos, blogs and videos are …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to our collective future
… Boutros Ghali, issued his Agenda for Peace and Agenda for Development, and organised five Summit Conferences, starting … of the Trade War between the US and China, and the media is full of speculations about fears of conflict … for minimisation Ban Ki-moon, Ernesto Zedillo, Gro Harlem Brundtland and Mary Robinson explain why all …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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President Trump's attack on multilateralism has betrayed America's national interest
… citizen to the position of President of the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB). This action is in clear … online at the UN75 Virtual People's Forum on 14 May, Gro Harlem Brundtland discusses the new reality brought by … Media Releases …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:31