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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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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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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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The Elders condemn US refugee ban, call for global protection of vulnerable
… and humane global refugee policy requires concerted political will and The Elders hope that the United States … historical and humanitarian traditions. For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … a rights-based response Speaking at Sciences Po's Youth & Leaders Summit, Lakhdar Brahimi highlights the …
Anonymous (not verified) - 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 … 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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Desmond Tutu, Lakhdar Brahimi and Jimmy Carter return to Cyprus
… The Elders will make their third visit to Cyprus to meet political leaders, civil society groups and groups working … with members of civil society, business, unions, media, youth and women’s groups. This will be the third …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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It is 100 seconds to midnight: the world needs to recognise and respond to this wake up call
… last twelve months with the remarkable and inspirational youth climate movement. In a year that marks the 75th … Media Releases … News …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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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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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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Climate change denial is a malign evil
… worst impacts of climate change. It is incumbent on political and business leaders to develop effective, … labour unions to state and city administrations, faith and youth groups and media who affirm that they are “still in” and are taking …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31