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Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter & Mary Robinson on 'speaking truth to power'
… questions from the audience on issues ranging from the Syria conflict to climate change. Read more and … The role of media in promoting peace What is the role of the … youtube://v/BA2XQLrIM-w Article Type News Jimmy Carter …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders' Debate on BBC Global – the highlights
… World to discuss some of the world's biggest issues, from Syria and Ukraine to migration and extremism. “You … Hina Jilani and Mary Robinson fielded questions from social media and from a studio audience of young people from around … June 2, 1500 GMT pic.twitter.com/LWkIFXszZR — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 30, 2015 One …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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A stronger UN means empowered human rights defenders
… To mark Human Rights Day on 10 December, Hina Jilani argues that a stronger UN would deliver more … conflict." This is especially true in the case of Syria, where the war has already raged on for 5 bloody … more. We see refugees grossly misrepresented in the media and national governments failing to …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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“You cannot have sustainable peace without women”
… hear from Syrian women when we talk about bringing peace to Syria?” When asked how to amplify the voice of … joined Mary Robinson in urging women to use social media. Mrs Robinson argued that it is important to … Article Type News Kofi Annan …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Debate highlights: how do you speak truth to power?
… From the Syria conflict and Security Council reform to citizen action … responded to questions on diversity and the role of mass media in promoting dialogue and cultural understanding, … Article Type News Show all fields Off Focus Hub …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Elders’ Visit to UNGA High-Level Week, New York, 17-22 September 2016
… and afterwards gave interviews to international and digital media. Gro Harlem Brundtland with WHO … bilateral meetings, including with the UN Special Envoy on Syria, Staffan de Mistura, and the Director-General of … Article Type News Gro Harlem Brundtland …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Europe's refugee policy is test of its true 'way of life'
… focused on the large numbers of people seeking refuge from Syria and other conflict-riven countries in the Middle East, … News … Media Releases …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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COVID-19 should not justify erosion of rights for most marginalised
… by the pandemic. Wars still continue to rage from Syria to the Sahel, despite the call by the UN … News … Media Releases …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 15:32
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We need to safeguard civic space
… themselves at the centre of incoming refugee flows from Syria and the north and horn of Africa, are building fences … Republic of Congo , the withdrawal of an anti-social media bill in Nigeria , the toning down of a … the 6th Annual Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture, Hina Jilani stresses the importance of ethical leadership …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders welcome Palestinian reconciliation
… and President Barack Obama's Leaders' Summit on Refugees, Hina Jilani calls on those meeting to move beyond warm words … The millions of people fleeing the devastating war in Syria have attracted considerable media attention over the past two years, but their plight …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31