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Interview: UN former official Mary Robinson looks at Egypt 'between optimism and deep concern'
… that the presence and activism of women through social media will counterbalance parliamentary representation. … added, are not just about women's rights but indeed about development prospects that are hard to pursue in a context of anti-women bias. Robinson said that news of the suspension of the campaigns to end female …
jonathan - 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 … 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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Protecting fundamental freedoms, online and offline
… In a blog for Skoll World Forum on Human Rights Day 2012, Mary Robinson argues that we must protect the internet as a … fundamental rights. The internet, mobile phones and social media give ordinary citizens the power to inform ourselves, … and participation in governance, we will strengthen the development of democracy worldwide. Protecting …
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The Elders welcome historic breakthrough on loss and damage at COP27, but call on G20 leaders to phase out fossil fuels faster
… the costs of action, and reform of the multilateral development banks to generate more money to support … , former President of Mexico ENDS For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
Kate Flanagan - 04/05/2023 - 14:21
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Cooperation between China and US crucial for sustainability and prosperity
… there at the invitation of YANG Lan, Chairperson of Sun Media Group. The pandemic has reminded us of the … on climate change and the wider UN 2030 Agenda for Development, with the Sustainable Development Goals at its … News …
louise.heath@t… - 01/23/2023 - 15:09
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Marking Mandela Day 2022, Mary Robinson reflects on the global state of hope
Marking Mandela Day 2022, Mary Robinson reflects on the global state of hope 18 … lovers, the creators, the writers… Behind every news story we see the humanity if we look carefully enough. … or a one-off declaration. Our pledge is not a social media hashtag! Rather, our pledge should be the way in which …
Kate Flanagan - 01/23/2023 - 13:41
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Africa must speak with one voice at COP27
… results sufficient to address the climate crisis, Mary Robinson explores how Africa must stand as one … change and to meet the imperative of a more sustainable development model. Their Rio Declaration affirmed … Media Releases …
louise.heath@t… - 01/23/2023 - 15:23
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Climate justice is key to addressing the climate crisis
… Annual Lecture at Windsor Castle on 31 May 2022, Mary Robinson discussed the importance of climate … feats of scientific endeavour and ingenuity in the rapid development of effective COVID-19 vaccines, we must also … statements, ministerial speeches or hashtags on social media. Actually putting them into practice is a more …
Kate Flanagan - 12/07/2023 - 15:37
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Remembering Ela Bhatt's life, wisdom and legacy
… life and legacy of our beloved sister Elaben. The news of her death touched millions of people worldwide but … throughout her life, and which formed the basis for the development of SEWA and its long campaign for justice. … Media Releases …
Kate Flanagan - 11/24/2022 - 10:39
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الحكماء يدعون الى اتباع نهج شامل لتحقيق السلام العربي الاسرائيلي
… leader of the Elders' delegation, former Irish President Mary Robinson said: “A far greater sense of … controlled by powerful outside forces. If the people take development and peaceful resistance in their own hands, and … find themselves irrelevant.” Media inquiries: media@theElders.org …
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