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We need to safeguard civic space
… movement and human rights. "Even as people are building walls and closing borders, we need to construct a … Republic of Congo , the withdrawal of an anti-social media bill in Nigeria , the toning down of a … Delivering the 6th Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture, Hina Jilani stresses the importance of …
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Media advisory: Desmond Tutu and fellow Elders to visit South Sudan and Sudan to encourage peace efforts
Media advisory: Desmond Tutu and fellow Elders to visit South Sudan and Sudan to encourage peace efforts 5 July 2012 … and Sudan. The Elders wish to support local peace-building efforts, reinforce the unprecedented united …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders call on all Zimbabweans to put national interest first as poll nears
… election and abjure violence through their signing of the Peace Pledge of 26 June. The delegation also met the … women candidates and officials, especially on social media. They urged presidential candidates to lead by … 2018: Building a world Madiba would be proud of As we …
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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… abductions and cases of torture and sexual assault against peaceful demonstrators and civil society activists by … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders: Momentum is building to tackle child marriage in India
The Elders: Momentum is building to tackle child marriage in India 9 February … empowerment of girls and women, economic development, and peace: “Peace, human rights and human … 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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Cease the violence and allow the democratic will of the people to prevail, The Elders urge Zimbabwe
… political parties to publicly recommit and adhere to the Peace Pledge signed on 26 June, refrain from violence and … the diplomatic community, civil society representatives and media. Find out more . For media inquiries, … Embracing Madiba's values: building a brighter future in Zimbabwe and South Africa …
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A stronger UN means empowered human rights defenders
… and their ability to work freely in society are crucial in building a peaceful society." Human rights … I have heard countless times that women “complicate” peace processes. But this complication comes from a desire … more. We see refugees grossly misrepresented in the media and national governments failing to …
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Sri Lanka’s disturbing actions met by ‘deafening global silence’
… law and the need for actions that promote sustainable peace and reconciliation in the country. The Elders have … Allow domestic and international NGOs and media to carry out their work in Sri Lanka without … their collective influence and experience to support peace- building, help address major causes of human suffering and …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders encourage all parties in Myanmar to advance national reforms, support peace accords
… all parties in Myanmar to advance national reforms, support peace accords 26 September 2013 … of Finland, said: “I always say that building peace only begins once hostilities cease. This is … destructive, repeated acts of brutality.” Media inquiries: media@theElders.org …
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The Elders and The Carter Center: A Virtual Dialogue with Israeli activists
… plans to annex de jure parts of the West Bank because of a peace agreement with the United Arab Emirates. Participants … Media Releases … Fabcom/Flickr Article Type News Lakhdar Brahimi …
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