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Kofi Annan announces two new Elders: Hina Jilani and Ernesto Zedillo
… The Elders, a group of independent leaders working for peace, justice and human rights. Their appointment was … challenges: tackling the root causes of conflict and building a more just and inclusive world.” Hina … Article Type Media Releases Ernesto Zedillo …
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The Elders and Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect call upon the UN Security Council to act to prevent mass atrocity crimes
… these countries bear for the maintenance of international peace and security. This responsibility is particularly … the politics of inaction and indifference.” For media inquiries, please contact Evan Cinq-Mars, Advocacy … Elders in New York: building a stronger UN Watch live: On 26 September …
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Meet the women peacebuilders
… women are working to include women at all levels in the peace process. On Wednesday 5 November at 7pm … Georgia. They will be debating on the theme: “Building A Lasting Peace: Where Are The Women?” … rape as a form of genocide. She also held Rwandan media executives accountable for the role of the media in …
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“You cannot have sustainable peace without women”
“You cannot have sustainable peace without women” 7 November 2014 … joined Mary Robinson in urging women to use social media. Mrs Robinson argued that it is important to … Article Type News Kofi Annan …
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The Elders welcome Myanmar’s new civilian government
… San Suu Kyi, the NLD leader and new Foreign Minister, to peace and reconciliation; we encourage the NLD to continue … as they shape their democratic future. For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … Building a new state: an historic opportunity for Myanmar …
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A stronger UN means empowered human rights defenders
… and their ability to work freely in society are crucial in building a peaceful society." Human rights … I have heard countless times that women “complicate” peace processes. But this complication comes from a desire … more. We see refugees grossly misrepresented in the media and national governments failing to …
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The Elders to address the global ‘state of hope’ in a week of activity to mark Mandela Day
… challenges, and where hope can be found in the struggle for peace, justice, and human rights. They will tackle … to get involved too by sharing their thoughts on social media with #StateOfHope and by joining members of The Elders … News …
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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… abductions and cases of torture and sexual assault against peaceful demonstrators and civil society activists by … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
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We need to safeguard civic space
… movement and human rights. "Even as people are building walls and closing borders, we need to construct a … Republic of Congo , the withdrawal of an anti-social media bill in Nigeria , the toning down of a … Delivering the 6th Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture, Hina Jilani stresses the importance of …
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… Dr Denis Mukwege, the Congolese gynaecologist and Nobel Peace Laureate, as the newest member of their group. … News & Insight … Media Releases …