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Standing strong in the wake of increasingly hostile US immigration policies
… - one of the Spark of Hope organisations honoured by The Elders - highlights how these changes are impacting asylum … and representation. While it seemed that each piece of news in 2018 was disheartening and disappointing, our team … Nations Global Compact for Migration, and urge politicians, media and civil society to recognise the realities of our …
Jessy - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Post-2015: “Nothing about us, without us”
… informed and involved in the process through our social media networks. Education and employment opportunities were … without us. Esther Agbarakwe participated in the 'Elders+Youngers' initiative around the Rio+20 summit on … Article Type Guest Blogs Show all fields Off Focus …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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'Wait for the matoke to ripen': encouraging communities to delay early marriage in Uganda
… painting community murals or working with the local media to air radio programmes about the issue. We don’t go … conflicts, water, sanitation and housing. This blog was originally published on GirlsNotBrides.org . … stop child marriage” In February 2012 four Elders travelled to Bihar, India, to meet a group of young …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders congratulate Aung San Suu Kyi ahead of her appearance in parliament in Burma/Myanmar
The Elders congratulate Aung San Suu Kyi ahead of her appearance … political prisoners, changes to labour laws, the lifting of media restrictions and the re-registration of the NLD. … the phone with Desmond Tutu, Chair of The Elders. In this blog, Archbishop Tutu describes their conversation, urging …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Stories from the frontlines: Refugee-Led Organisations in the Shadow of COVID-19
… English Literature, and a masters degree in Journalism and Media. Views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Elders or The Elders Foundation … News …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The student movement shaking the fossil fuel industry
… critical. For anyone who considers themselves to be “elders,” remember that one of the most important things … Behind the trillions of dollars moved and the thousands of media hits lies another victory of this youth-led movement. … Article Type Guest Blogs Climate change …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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With equality for all, the union will be stronger
… was happening in Burma. However, a lot of the international media coverage is focused on what is happening in the … Report: The Elders’ visit to Myanmar, 23-28 March 2014 "We … Article Type Guest Blogs Show on other pages 1
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Egypt: waiting for a Superman!
… and their voices were lost between the echo of the elders and the interventions from the comfortably seated … evidence, or personal attacks. Thanks to Egypt’s biased media, unprofessional politicians and poor education, this … Article Type Guest Blogs Show on other pages 1
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Refugee Crisis: how language contributes to the fate of refugees
… can create a hostile environment for refugees when used by media and politicians. Language is being extensively … new global coordination On 27 October, The Elders will debate the lessons of the ongoing Syrian Refugee … Article Type Guest Blogs Show on other pages 1
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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How women are breaking the cycle of violence, insecurity and poverty
… Health Employment and Economic Growth, TED speaker and MIT Media Lab Director’s Fellow. She was recently named a 2017 … Development Goals (SDGs), Kofi Annan is joined by fellow Elders Gro Harlem Brundtland and Ernesto Zedillo in this … Article Type Guest Blogs Show on other pages 1
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