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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 …
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The Elders call on Europe to play a stronger role in the Middle East
… Prime Minister of Norway, wanted to listen to and amplify youth voices working towards reconciliation in Northern … inclusive society. They shared their disillusionment with a political system still dominated by sectarian interests. … Article Type Media Releases Show all fields Off …
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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 …
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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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Northern Ireland: beyond sectarian politics
… every section of my life. The Troubles still dominates our news, our politics and sadly, unless something changes, our … but we do need to ‘move on’. Failure to address youth unemployment Young people in Northern Ireland, … thoughts to our political parties when it comes to the media, even though many of them do have good policies. …
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The Elders welcome historic breakthrough on loss and damage at COP27, but call on G20 leaders to phase out fossil fuels faster
… change happens across all major emitters. We commend youth activists, indigenous communities, other civil society … , former President of Mexico ENDS For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
Kate Flanagan - 04/05/2023 - 14:21
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Let us unite across generations to protect our planet
… delivered at the Protect Our Planet (POP) Festival of Youth-Led Climate Action on 4 December 2020. … to build back a better world. I do not use social media much myself, but I have come across this phrase that … News …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:16
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Freedom, truth, democracy: citizenship and common purpose
… tireless work of the many non-governmental organisations, youth groups, women’s groups – working with local … to tackle corruption and inequality. But the good news is that technological innovations can empower ordinary … government and local authorities accountable. Social media now provides the ability to connect individuals to the …
jonathan - 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 …
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