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Leading the Youth Climate Movement in the Arab World
… far-reaching. Young people have started paying attention to news across the Arab world, but there is a lot to be done in … in the Arab world are coming forward. Thanks to social media and other avenues, one thing is clear: Arab youths are … young people on the frontlines of climate change Mary Robinson calls on world leaders to meaningfully …
Elsa - 01/23/2023 - 14:57
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Winning the fight against climate change: The pivotal role of young people
… To correct this, as part of the Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND), we are developing a Youth Strategy for … are essential to fight climate change. For example, social media platforms and ICT-based interventions were largely … young people on the frontlines of climate change Mary Robinson calls on world leaders to meaningfully …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 14:58
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New technology as a disruptive global force
… technologies and the implications of their use for peace, development and human rights. One of his watchwords … of the disruptive spirit behind the internet and social media technology boom of recent years. But in … rights, and prevent the spread of so-called “fake news” and hate speech. In the words of a recent …
Isobel - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: a legal campaign for climate justice
… As such, this will be a historic opportunity to shape the development of international law to work for us and be more … Media Releases … News …
Kate Flanagan - 10/16/2023 - 09:31
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Industry must commit to halt all future fossil fuel extraction
… Mary Robinson attended a meeting convened by Pope Francis in … set out in the Paris Agreement and the UN’s 2030 Development Agenda. This must include: A … with oil CEOs for dialogue on energy transition (Vatican Media) Article Type Speeches and Discussions …
Isobel - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Unlocking India’s potential: youth lead campaign to stop child marriage
… for his leadership in addressing his state’s enormous development challenges. He described to us a number of ways … to work with them! On leaving Patna, I reflected with Mary Robinson that we were both lucky to have had fathers … needs and concerns in our conversations with government, media and other influential people.”Ela Bhatt is joined in …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Gender equality, climate justice and education go hand in hand
… kilometres from my home? Why is the issue secondary in the media? … can use their skills to transition toward sustainable development. “Women's rights are human rights,” … News …
Elsa - 01/23/2023 - 14:56
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Elders support peace and justice amid worsening violence in Israel and Palestine
… , Al-Haq , Bisan Center for Research and Development , Defense for Children International – … Media Releases … News …
Kate Flanagan - 06/30/2023 - 16:20
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No climate action without climate education
… Blog Series 2021 and features an introduction by Mary Robinson : … crisis through its heavy presence from our peers on social media, or in the news. But why was this information not being given to us by …
Elsa - 01/23/2023 - 14:53
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Helen Clark joins The Elders as group continues push for courageous leadership on existential threats
… Media release: The Elders today welcomed former New … before becoming the first woman to lead the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), where she served two terms as … News …
Kate Flanagan - 09/14/2023 - 09:13