The Elders are shocked and deeply saddened at the passing of their dear friend and colleague Kofi Annan, who was the globally admired and respected Chair of The Elders. A founding member of The Elders, Kofi Annan succeeded Archbishop Desmond … Continue reading →
The Elders, with the support of the Kofi Annan Foundation, visited Zimbabwe from 19-21 July to meet political leaders and support all actors working for free, fair and transparent elections, an inclusive transition and a brighter future for the country. … Continue reading →
The Elders and the Emir of Kuwait have met and agreed that only dialogue and understanding can resolve political disputes and regional conflicts in the Middle East. In two days of meetings, Lakhdar Brahimi and Martti Ahtisaari met HRH Sheikh Sabah … Continue reading →
The Elders have condemned the decision of the United States to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council as an alarming act of isolationism that will make it harder to defend the rights and dignity of vulnerable people worldwide. … Continue reading →
Statement first published by the Elders 16 March 2018 The Elders today called on the Government of Sri Lanka to act with greater urgency and thoroughness to end sectarian violence targeting Muslim communities on the island. They noted that the … Continue reading →
This article was originally published on The Elders website. The Elders call on all political actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the wider international community to take urgent action to address the political and humanitarian crises in … Continue reading →
In this article originally published on The Elders website, ex-President of Ireland Mary Robinson calls on the international community to agree new ways of managing migration that recognise the realities of our globalised world, respects and protects human dignity, and shares the … Continue reading →
The Elders visited Paris from 11-12 December to meet President Emmanuel Macron for a discussion on global challenges from climate change to conflicts across the Middle East, and to participate at the One Planet climate summit. Kofi Annan, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Ban … Continue reading →
On 6 December the Elders condemned US President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel as a grave threat to peace across the Middle East. They reaffirmed their own position that the city of Jerusalem … Continue reading →
On 24 November 2017 The Elders called on all political, military and civil society leaders in Zimbabwe to work together towards free and fair elections and a peaceful, inclusive transition following the resignation of former President Robert Mugabe. They urged all … Continue reading →