In July 2017 a group of forward looking civil society networks, brought together by The Elders, an organisation of independent leaders founded ten years ago by Mandela, decided to do something positive to overcome growing intolerance and polarisation in societies. … Continue reading →
In late October, the Elders called on Myanmar’s government and military leaders to end all military operations in Rakhine State, and allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Rohingya in Bangladesh and other countries to return. Following their board meeting in … Continue reading →
The Elders today warmly welcomed the reconciliation agreement reached by Fatah and Hamas in Cairo last Thursday. The agreement is an essential step towards the full reunification of the West Bank and Gaza, and keeps alive prospects for the peaceful … Continue reading →
Walk Together Campaign Amidst growing intolerance and polarisation, The Elders mark their 10th anniversary by launching “Walk Together”, a year-long global campaign to help bridge the deepening global fault lines of division, hate and xenophobia that are leading to inward-facing … Continue reading →
The Elders are an independent group of global leaders working together for peace and human rights. The Elders represent an independent voice, not bound by the interests of any nation, government or institution. We are committed to promoting the shared interests of … Continue reading →
On 1 June 2017 the Elders condemned the decision by President Trump to quit the Paris Agreement on climate change. They insisted that the decision does not mean the demise of the Paris Agreement, and urged other signatories to continue … Continue reading →
The Elders have published their latest Annual Review: Solidarity Beyond Borders. The Elders’ work from 2016 included launching a campaign for Universal Health Coverage and promoting a coordinated international response to refugees and mass migration. Read the annual review here
Continue reading →Press release LONDON, 5 April 2017 The Elders expressed their great concern about the famines now threatening South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen. This catastrophic situation is a damning symptom of political failure by national leaders and the international community, they … Continue reading →
On 16 March 2017, the Elders welcomed the commitment from the new Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres to personally lead efforts to eradicate sexual abuse and exploitation by UN peacekeepers and civilian staff. Sexual abuse and exploitation of … Continue reading →
Press release issued 10 February 2017 The Elders today expressed alarm at new measures adopted by the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, on 6 February that retrospectively recognise Jewish settlements in the occupied territories that are built on confiscated Palestinian land. … Continue reading →