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The Elders welcome new moves in Africa to end child marriage
… In The Gambia, where almost a third of underage girls are married, President Yayha Jammeh has announced that … “As Elders, we are committed to promoting equality for women and girls and ending all forms of … to be done to protect girls’ rights.” For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of …
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How women are breaking the cycle of violence, insecurity and poverty
… highlighting the link between the empowerment of women and girls and their ability to access education and health care. … Bamako. (Credit:UN Photo/Marco Dormino) Gender equality is the focal point for human progression. This … Health Employment and Economic Growth, TED speaker and MIT Media Lab Director’s Fellow. She was recently named a 2017 …
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Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon joins The Elders
… of UN Women as part of his wider advocacy for equality for girls and women . Prior to his election as UN … ahead in this new chapter of my career.” For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of …
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Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter and fellow Elders travel to South Africa for Nelson Mandela’s funeral
… in war-affected regions, sustainable development and equality for girls and women. The Elders are Martti Ahtisaari … development and equality for girls and women. Media resources NEW VIDEO – “Nelson …
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The Elders urge UN Security Council to defuse tensions seriously affecting UN mission in Western Sahara
… the detriment of MINURSO and its mandate.” For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … latest Annual Report. From Climate Change and the SDGs to Equality for Girls and Women and strengthening the UN, read highlights of …
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A year in review: The Elders’ 2013 Annual Report
… as well as public campaigning on climate change and equality for girls and women. The achievements, joys and … East peace process. During a series of high-level meetings, media interviews and public debates, they discussed the … something about climate change.” Writing for The Mark News, Mary Robinson argues that to address climate change, …
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The best hope for sustainable peace: women
… the country apart, is that behind the scenes, away from the media spotlight, Kenyan women came together across political … her country. But for countless millions of women and girls, there is little that we can celebrate. The situations … world say that it is important for “women to have full equality of rights compared to men,” with most believing …
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The Elders reflect on the 20 years since the UN 1325 Resolution on Women Peace and Security
… reflect on how and why women's involvement in conflict mediation is vital for stable and inclusive … meetings between opposing sides and placed gender equality at the heart of their calls for peace. Women … on women’s rights is to be prevented. Published in IPS News. …
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Defending women’s rights in turbulent times
… fundamental rights. We need only open the pages of a newspaper or scroll down the screen of our smartphones to … narratives on- and offline all threaten the principles of equality, which many of us hoped in recent years had become … workplaces and communities, and also online. Social media has many emancipatory features. At its best, it can be …
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The Elders honour the memory of their Founder, Nelson Mandela
… of truthfulness, fraternity and the on-going struggle for equality, all this enhanced by his overwhelming simplicity. … regions, sustainable development and equality for girls and women. The Elders are Martti Ahtisaari , … with dear Madiba who brought us all together.” Media resources VIDEO – Nelson Mandela’s …
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