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Protecting fundamental freedoms, online and offline
… fundamental rights. The internet, mobile phones and social media give ordinary citizens the power to inform ourselves, … great example of the fundamental flaw in this argument. In Egypt, Tunisia and elsewhere we saw an unprecedented … us that there are still limitations on the right to free speech under President Morsi’s leadership (yet ironically, …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Climate justice is key to addressing the climate crisis
… Read Mary Robinson's speech Your Royal Highnesses, Excellencies, … statements, ministerial speeches or hashtags on social media. Actually putting them into practice is a more … justice continues and intensifies ahead of the next COP in Egypt this November. This will be an African COP, and …
Kate Flanagan - 12/07/2023 - 15:37
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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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ה-Elders קוראים לארה"ב שלא לסכל את החלטת האו"ם על ההתנחלויות הישראליות
… with efforts to advance peace. In his June 2009 speech in Cairo, President Obama clearly stated: “The … , Chair of The Elders said: “As we are seeing in Egypt and across the Middle East and North Africa, the cry … of the achievement of a two-state solution.” Media inquiries: media@theElders.org …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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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
… Statement: The agreement reached at COP27 in Egypt shows that solidarity and co-operation between nations … , 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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Remembering Ela Bhatt's life, wisdom and legacy
… life and legacy of our beloved sister Elaben. The news of her death touched millions of people worldwide but … I have just come from the COP27 climate conference in Egypt. I was in Sharm El-Shekih, meeting young activists … Media Releases …
Kate Flanagan - 11/24/2022 - 10:39
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Cooperation between China and US crucial for sustainability and prosperity
… there at the invitation of YANG Lan, Chairperson of Sun Media Group. The pandemic has reminded us of the … a more ambitious near-term target in time for COP27 in Egypt this November. To speak frankly, peaking emissions by … News …
louise.heath@t… - 01/23/2023 - 15:09
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Lakhdar Brahimi: “A return to the world order before Donald Trump is neither possible nor desirable”
… its terms. Everybody remembers George Bush Senior’s speech before the United States Congress (on 11 September … nuclear power in the Middle East, Iran, but also Turkey, Egypt or Saudi Arabia will try to obtain their own arsenal. … Media Releases …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:28