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Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and Chair of The Elders, speaks to journalists at the COP27 UN Climate Summit, Nov. 12, 2022.

Ireland’s Mary Robinson says being an ‘Elder’ is about teaching the next generation, but also listening to them

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Mary Robinson was the first female President of Ireland, and has been chair of “The Elders,” a group founded by Nelson Mandela. She spoke with The World’s host Marco Werman about connecting with young activists on environmental justice.

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