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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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At UNGA, leaders must change course on pandemics
… and response: There continues to be a failure of political will to learn the lessons of COVID-19, but the … Media Releases … News …
Kate Flanagan - 09/14/2023 - 14:05
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مصر: الحكماء يدعون إلى الهدوء قبل جولة الاستفتاء الثانية
… “We urge those who have turned to violence for political ends to stop” – Desmond Tutu As Egypt prepares … an inclusive democratic transition in the country. Media inquiries: media@theelders.org … Elders to Egyptian youth: "You are the future" “It took us 12 years …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Unlocking India’s potential: youth lead campaign to stop child marriage
Unlocking India’s potential: youth lead campaign to stop child marriage 17 February … a state-wide movement to persuade their parents, teachers, political leaders and others to stop child marriage. … needs and concerns in our conversations with government, media and other influential people.”Ela Bhatt is joined in …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Myanmar’s grassroots should have a role in national reforms, peace talks
… and Thailand (24-28 March). They note that upcoming political milestones – the nationwide census, debates over … 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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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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The Elders call for credible and fair presidential elections in Burundi
… Elders call for a transparent process which will allow all political parties to "campaign without fear of intimidation" … 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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The Elders urge European leaders to stand firm on Israeli annexation threats
… Bank, and to insist that any such moves would have negative political and economic consequences for bilateral relations. … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … Head of Programmes, Jane Kinninmont, writes on Palestinian youth perspectives that were highlighted in a recent virtual …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 14:31
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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
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The success or failure of Rio+20 will be a defining moment for today’s youth
… failure of Rio+20 will be a defining moment for today’s youth 18 June 2012 … of more than 300 non-profit organisations. Media inquiries media@theElders.org … collective action."In an opinion piece published in newspapers around the world, Gro Brundtland and Fernando H …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31