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A stronger UN means empowered human rights defenders
… to promote peace and human rights. Three civil affairs officers meet with IDPs in Darfur. (Credit: UN … more. We see refugees grossly misrepresented in the media and national governments failing to … Article Type Opinion Hina Jilani …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders and The Carter Center: A Virtual Dialogue with Israeli activists
… the opportunities they present. Participants expressed the opinion that it was not the time to debate alternatives to … Media Releases … Fabcom/Flickr Article Type News Lakhdar Brahimi …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 14:16
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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… the opposition MDC-Alliance party, and representatives of civil society, women’s groups, church leaders and … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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True democracy implies solidarity with those to whom it is denied
… 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 … Opinion …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Public financing could transform the realities of healthcare in South Africa
… accountability mechanisms involving parliamentarians, the media and civil society organisations. This is why today’s … an affordable goal for all Writing in a joint opinion piece to mark Universal Health Coverage Day, Gro …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Was Rio+20 a failure of political leadership?
… responsibility and mobilise ourselves. Helped by social media and easier communication across the globe, we can make … by the incredible vitality, determination and commitment of civil society – from young people, women, trade unions, … Article Type Opinion Mary Robinson …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders to address the global ‘state of hope’ in a week of activity to mark Mandela Day
… and justice advocate on why people power and a vibrant civil society are vital to building back a better world … 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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Rights demand strong institutions
… to information is denied to millions through censorship and media intimidation. Poverty is our greatest shame. At … and police are corrupt, overburdened and inefficient, basic civil rights will be violated. Where social ministries are … Article Type Opinion Mary Robinson …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Time's up for violence against women and girls
… discrimination in the worlds of entertainment, business, civil society and politics via the #MeToo and #TimesUp … responsible to account before the law, slogans on social media risk ringing hollow in an echo-chamber of the … (Photo: UN Women/Khristina Godfrey) Article Type Opinion Graça Machel …
Isobel - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Universal health coverage is affordable, even in tough times
… accountability measures involving parliamentarians, the media, patients’ groups and civil society. The task ahead is not for the faint-hearted, … Opinion …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31