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| What do we get asked most often? Visit our new Frequently Asked Questions page to find out |
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| Sending a strong political signal: Gro H Brundtland & Mary Robinson discuss EU role in peace on |
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| "Labelling Israeli products would be a small step but a big political signal." Mary Robinson on |
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| “Poverty is powerlessness.” Ela Bhatt |
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| Where are The Elders based? How are they funded? Can they help out in individual situations? New FAQ page |
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| Got a question about The Elders? See if our new FAQ page will provide the answer! |
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| The next discussion will focus on unemployment – tune in on 20 June! |
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| Did you miss the first Dialogue this morning? You can watch it at |
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| "Optimists always die happier!" |
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| "As the first really interconnected generation, think boldly, think internationally – even when acting locally" |
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| Online activism can be fragmented, but the wonderful thing about the net is that you can coordinate easily – |
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| With online activism, we often duplicate efforts. This presents a difficulty having a unified voice as young people – Lesley |
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| "Social media can be really powerful in tearing down a bad thing; can it help in building a good thing?" Dan |
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| "If the people are apathetic – they don't vote, they don't care – they leave the field open to politicians to do what they want." |
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| "Where leaders fail to lead, the people can lead. If there's enough noise, enough pressure, the leaders will follow the people." |
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| "Refuse to be frustrated, refuse to be provoked. The older generation will have to take you seriously - be persistent." to |
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| "Young people no longer see politics as an answer." - Emmanuel |
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| "You are better at organisation & networking than the older generation - you have the tools" to . |
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| "Because you are young, you can be impatient. Change is a process, not an event - it can take time." |
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"How can we inspire other young people, who are not politically educated or active?"
- Lesley |
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