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Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter and fellow Elders travel to South Africa for Nelson Mandela’s funeral
Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter and fellow Elders travel to South Africa … of Elders including Kofi Annan, Martti Ahtisaari, Lakhdar Brahimi, Jimmy Carter and Mary Robinson will travel … development and equality for girls and women. Media resources NEW VIDEO – “Nelson …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders call on all Zimbabweans to put national interest first as poll nears
… responsibly before, during and after the elections." –Kofi Annan. … women candidates and officials, especially on social media. They urged presidential candidates to lead by …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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True democracy implies solidarity with those to whom it is denied
… UCT Professor Phakeng, Alan Doss, President of the Kofi Annan Foundation, Excellencies, Ladies … the world’s richest country denounces his critics in the media as “enemies of the people”, we need to recognize … of how we communicate with one another and how we consume news. Sometimes this has been emancipatory, but sometimes we …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Embracing Madiba's values: building a brighter future in Zimbabwe and South Africa
… these elections are of huge significance. It’s why Kofi Annan , Lakhdar Brahimi and I travelled to … women candidates and officials, especially on social media. This is unacceptable, and we encouraged voters to … Article Type News Mary Robinson …
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Elders’ Visit to UNGA High-Level Week, New York, 17-22 September 2016
… and afterwards gave interviews to international and digital media. Gro Harlem Brundtland with WHO … German leadership on refugees In September 2016, Kofi Annan, Martti Ahtisaari and Lakhdar Brahimi visited … Article Type News Gro Harlem Brundtland …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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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 … meeting Pope Francis in the Vatican, together with Kofi Annan , Lakhdar Brahimi and Ricardo … workplaces and communities, and also online. Social media has many emancipatory features. At its best, it can be …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders demand urgent action to meet 1.5 degrees target and avert climate disaster
… change. Recalling the words of their late Chair Kofi Annan that “climate change is the great existential … to preserve a peaceful planet.” ENDS For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of …
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The Elders honour the memory of their Founder, Nelson Mandela
… “Nelson Mandela stands as an inspiration to us all” – Kofi Annan The Elders are deeply saddened by the death of their … with dear Madiba who brought us all together.” Media resources VIDEO – Nelson Mandela’s …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/12/2023 - 11:44
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Celebrating the global movement for women’s rights, equality and justice
… Following the event in Buenos Aires, I joined Kofi Annan , Martti Ahtisaari , Lakhdar … #MeToo and #TimesUp dominated both social and mainstream media, and conversations about sexual harassment were … Article Type News Hina Jilani …
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New technology as a disruptive global force
… to the life and memory of my dear and dearly-missed friend Kofi Annan. Like Lakhdar Brahimi, I had the … 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