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Mandela brought the Elders together 15 years ago. They are needed now, more than ever.
… The Elders’ gathering in Cape Town, and in subsequent media interviews by Mary Robinson the following week. … Speeches and Discussions … News …
Kate Flanagan - 11/02/2023 - 12:27
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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… the Constitution of Zimbabwe, the rule of law, freedom of speech and the protection of human rights. They … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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… News & Insight … Media Releases … 12 Mar 2024 In a speech at the OECD Investment Treaties Conference, Mary …
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The Elders to address the global ‘state of hope’ in a week of activity to mark Mandela Day
… to get involved too by sharing their thoughts on social media with #StateOfHope and by joining members of The Elders … 12 Mar 2024 In a speech at the OECD Investment Treaties Conference, Mary … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The UNSC must work together to deliver its mandate
… Addressing a UN Security Council session on conflict prevention and mediation, Mary Robinson … The following is a transcript of her 12 June 2019 speech. Mr. President, Mr. … social unrest in many countries. Similarly, social media, while being a powerful tool for connecting people …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Defending women’s rights in turbulent times
… Delivering the keynote speech at the EU Colloquium on Fundamental Rights in … 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 …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Marking Mandela Day 2022, Mary Robinson reflects on the global state of hope
… and Gatherings Read Mary Robinson's speech Friends, Brothers and Sisters, … 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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We must never give up on peace and justice
… As Juan Manuel Santos reminded us during his speech at the UN Security Council last month, the … Media Releases … News …
Kate Flanagan - 07/24/2023 - 16:23
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The Elders urge Colombia to defend peace agreement against FARC dissidents
… by some former FARC guerrillas that they will resume armed conflict. … For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of … The Elders (+44 7741 742064) or email: media@theElders.org …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Zimbabwe
… for fundamental human rights , including an open media and freedoms of association, assembly and speech An accountable government that responds … Latest conflict countries content …