Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu with 10th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture speakers Vanessa Nakate (top-right), Christiana Figueres (bottom-left) and Ayakha Melithafa.
Global Climate Justice Focus of 10th Tutu Peace Lecture
Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), delivered the 10th Annual Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture on 7 October 2020, the retired Archbishop's 89th birthday. Figueres joined two young African climate activists, Uganda's Vanessa Nakate (23) and South Africa's Ayakha Melithafa (17). They addressed the subject: Climate Justice Globally, Now and for the Future, with an emphasis on intergenerational dialogue and cooperation. View digital broadcast here .
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South Africa: Shining Lights – Arch & Leah Tutu!
Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, 25 September 2020
For many years, through some of the darkest times, the Arch and Mrs Tutu’s courage and love for all of humanity has been among South Africa’s brightest shining lights. Read more »
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Africa: Christiana Figueres Replaces Greta Thunberg at the 10th Tutu Peace Lecture
Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, 2 October 2020
The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation announces with regret that Greta Thunberg has withdrawn from speaking at the 10th Desmond Tutu International Peace Lecture to be held on… Read more »
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South Africa: Tutu Lecture - 'Corruption Has No Colour' - Philanthropist, Businessman Strive Musiyiwa
News24Wire, 7 October 2019
If corruption is to be defeated, better legislation and stronger accountability mechanisms need to be put in place. Read more »
