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Marking Mandela Day 2022, Mary Robinson reflects on the global state of hope
Marking Mandela Day 2022, Mary Robinson reflects on the global state … lovers, the creators, the writers… Behind every news story we see the humanity if we look carefully enough. … or a one-off declaration. Our pledge is not a social media hashtag! Rather, our pledge should be the way in which …
Kate Flanagan - 01/23/2023 - 13:41
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Embracing Madiba's values: building a brighter future in Zimbabwe and South Africa
… Robinson reflects on her recent visits to South Africa for Mandela's centenary and to Zimbabwe as the country decides … women candidates and officials, especially on social media. This is unacceptable, and we encouraged voters to … Article Type News Mary Robinson …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Moderation is key to working our differences out with respect
… from Sidney and Beatrice Webb and Harold Laski to modern-day visionaries like Amartya Sen or Anthony Giddens. … Elders, the group of global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007, who work for peace, justice, and human … to make decisions, and the harsh and sometimes deceitful media prism through which these decisions are judged. …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders honour the memory of their Founder, Nelson Mandela
The Elders honour the memory of their Founder, Nelson Mandela 5 December 2013 … endeavour to honour his memory in their work. On this sad day they give their love and condolences to his wife Graça … 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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Climate justice is key to addressing the climate crisis
… over $600 million dollars of Russian oil and gas every day even as they also spend millions supplying Ukraine with … statements, ministerial speeches or hashtags on social media. Actually putting them into practice is a more … leaders draw inspiration instead from the words of Nelson Mandela, the founder of The Elders and one of the greatest …
Kate Flanagan - 12/07/2023 - 15:37
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The Elders to address the global ‘state of hope’ in a week of activity to mark Mandela Day
… global ‘state of hope’ in a week of activity to mark Mandela Day 6 July 2021 … to get involved too by sharing their thoughts on social media with #StateOfHope and by joining members of The Elders … News …
gavin - 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 … group of independent former leaders founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007. The Elders have long admired … 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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World leaders risk climate catastrophe with warm words and no action
… For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of … During this time, The Elders continued to deliver on Nelson Mandela’s mandate to “support courage where there is … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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True democracy implies solidarity with those to whom it is denied
… first democratically elected President Nelson Mandela , and our dearly missed brother Kofi Annan . … 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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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … Robinson reflects on her recent visits to South Africa for Mandela's centenary and to Zimbabwe as the country decides … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31