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The Elders call for credible and fair presidential elections in Burundi
The Elders call for credible and fair presidential elections in Burundi 9 July 2015 … dialogue to be resumed, political prisoners released, the media allowed to operate freely, and youth militia disarmed. All political parties must be …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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New technology as a disruptive global force
… Gro Harlem Brundtland addressed the Youth and Leaders Summit at Sciences Po on the benefits … 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
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Palestinian perspectives on the future
… Head of Programmes, Jane Kinninmont, writes on Palestinian youth perspectives that were highlighted in a recent virtual … be done to increase women's presence and agency in peace mediation? 03 Nov 2020 … Abed Rahim Khatib / Shutterstock.com Article Type News Show all fields Off Focus Hub …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 16:20
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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 … political parties, trade unions, churches, women’s and youth groups, business and academia – need to ensure that … 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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Myanmar’s grassroots should have a role in national reforms, peace talks
… reform, the peace process, and the 2015 presidential elections – would benefit from a wider dialogue if Myanmar … city for people displaced by the conflict, and heard from youth groups trying to address social ailments such as drug … will remain engaged with the democratisation process. Media inquiries: media@theElders.org …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders and The Carter Center: A Virtual Dialogue with Palestinian activists
… “statehood.” Such challenges are compounded by youth political alienation. There was a suggestion that … Participants highlighted opportunities presented by social media and growing solidarity for Palestinian justice within … News …
monika - 01/23/2023 - 16:20
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Sustainable development, democracy, peace: the key role of women
… Most of the time, their efforts take place outside the media spotlight and beneath formal decision-making … Unlocking India’s potential: youth lead campaign to stop child marriage “They … Article Type News Gro Harlem Brundtland …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Trip Report: Elders delegation to Kuwait in July 2018
… in terms of education, democracy, gender equality and youth empowerment. Too many Arab leaders had responded to … the Quartet’s conditions as a basis for discussions. Media reform needed to be part of the picture, to improve … Al Jazeera but across the board, as Gulf broadcasters and newspapers had become more and more politicised as they vied …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Gro Harlem Brundtland: the 2018 Barbara Ward Lecture
… via the cowardly cloak of anonymity provided by social media. This is why those of us who still believe in … and economic opportunities, particularly for women and youth, while furthering the overarching objective of ending … and powerful rejection of racism, hate speech, “fake news” and the politics of division. Let it be our …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31