We are moving to a global village and yet we don't have our global elders. The Elders can be a group who have the trust of the world, who can speak freely, be fiercely independent and respond fast and flexibly in conflict situations.
2008 is the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It's an opportunity for individuals all over the planet to discover and rediscover the Universal Declaration. To read it, sign it and pledge to live by its principals
We chose to go to Sudan for the Elders' first mission because we could not turn our eyes from the humanitarian crisis and we wanted to join with many people around the world who have worked to stop the atrocities, protect the people and contribute to peace.