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Founded by Nelson #Mandela in 2007, we are independent global leaders working for #peace, #justice, #humanrights and a sustainable planet. #LongviewLeadership
Sep 19 4 tweets 2 min read
Today at the #UNSC, @HelenClarkNZ will address a briefing on the situation in #Palestine and the wider Middle East chaired by @tfajon and @SLOtoUN. Watch live from 1000 ET/1500 BST/1600 CET: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1b/k… LIVE: @HelenClarkNZ addresses the Security Council on the need for a new approach by the international community to address the root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. #Israel #Palestine #Gaza #UNSC webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1b/k…
Nov 20, 2022 5 tweets 3 min read
At the close of #COP27 in Egypt, Mary Robinson remarks on the outcome:

“In a year of multiple crises and climate shocks, the historic outcome on loss and damage at COP27 shows international cooperation is possible, even in these testing times.”

🧵 1/5 #LossAndDamage “Equally, the renewed commitment on the 1.5℃ global warming limit was a source of relief. However, none of this changes the fact that the world remains on the brink of climate catastrophe.”

🧵 2/5 #COP27CoverDecision #COP27