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The Elders reaffirm support for Colombia’s peace process
… by Nelson Mandela in 2007 to work for peace, justice and human rights worldwide, recalled that three of their members were … peace they so richly deserve. ENDS For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of …
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The Elders urge a renewed commitment to the peace process in Syria
… must improve in the coming days and weeks.” For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … they have rights" Speaking from Davos to BBC Newsnight, Kofi Annan highlights the need for leadership and … refugee crisis in a debate with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein and the Director …
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A year in review: The Elders’ 2013 Annual Report
… East peace process. During a series of high-level meetings, media interviews and public debates, they discussed the … of women and girls is the most pervasive and unaddressed human rights violation on earth."Marking the International … something about climate change.” Writing for The Mark News, Mary Robinson argues that to address climate change, …
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The Elders call on all Zimbabweans to put national interest first as poll nears
… elections to ensure a Zimbabwe free from violence, where human rights are respected and prosperity restored.” … women candidates and officials, especially on social media. They urged presidential candidates to lead by …
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Cease the violence and allow the democratic will of the people to prevail, The Elders urge Zimbabwe
… former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said: “We are deeply saddened by the scenes … the diplomatic community, civil society representatives and media. Find out more . For media inquiries, …
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Juan Manuel Santos and Zeid Raad Al Hussein join The Elders
… Raad Al Hussein , United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights 2014-18. The new Elders will join the group in … ENDS For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of …
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Rights of all voters in Southern Sudan referendum must be respected
Rights of all voters in Southern Sudan referendum must be … 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE This media release also available in: … to support peace- building, help address major causes of human suffering and promote the shared interests of …
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Meet the women peacebuilders
… process. She is internationally active promoting women’s rights in Somalia. She is also the founder of Save Somali … Jessica is President of Equality Now, an international human rights organisation which works to end all forms of … rape as a form of genocide. She also held Rwandan media executives accountable for the role of the media in …
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Defending women’s rights in turbulent times
… times – for women’s rights , for fundamental human rights, and for the very notion of our shared … fundamental rights. We need only open the pages of a newspaper or scroll down the screen of our smartphones to … workplaces and communities, and also online. Social media has many emancipatory features. At its best, it can be …
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Sri Lanka’s disturbing actions met by ‘deafening global silence’
… Sri Lankan government's conduct, which shows a disdain for human rights, good governance and accountability. They urge … Allow domestic and international NGOs and media to carry out their work in Sri Lanka without …
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