The Elders' view of the Middle East
A total freeze of settlement expansion is the key to any acceptable peace agreement or any positive responses toward Israel from Arab nations. A two-state solution is clearly preferable and has been embraced at the grass roots.
The words of God do not justify cruelty to women
Jimmy Carter echoes The Elders' call to all leaders to challenge and change the harmful teachings and practices, no matter how ingrained, which justify discrimination against women.
Zimbabwe
The Elders are actively engaged in supporting initiatives to address the humanitarian crisis in Zimbabwe and efforts to build a stable, prosperous and secure future for its people.
The Elders' chair, Desmond Tutu, calls for conviction of West Bank activist Abdallah Abu Rahmah to be overturned
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, chair of The Elders, has expressed his concern about the conviction of Palestinian activist Abdallah Abu Rahmah by an Israeli military court. Abu Rahmah was convicted for his involvement in non-violent protests against the separation barrier in the West Bank village of Bil'in.
Stand in solidarity with Burma's political prisoners
Desmond Tutu has added his photograph to Amnesty International's campaign to free the 2,200 political prisoners in Burma.
“For me, Honorary Elder Daw Aung San Suu Kyi is the living symbol of the Burmese people’s hope and courage.“
Find out more and show your support for Burma's political prisoners.
World losing the war on virulent, preventable childhood diseases
Vaccines have saved the lives of millions of children around the world, and have the potential to save millions more.
The Myth of 'Never Again'
Many countries in Europe and North America now require all high-school pupils to learn about the Holocaust. Not just because of its historical importance, but also because it is a vital mechanism for teaching students to value democracy and human rights, and encouraging them to oppose racism and promote tolerance in their own societies.
Fair Play for Street Vendors
Excluding street vendors from stadiums and fan parks means many South African working poor will suffer more economic hardship because of the 2010 World Cup rather than benefit from it.
Arizona: The Wrong Answer
Arizona has the opportunity to help the United States as a whole find its way through the problems of illegal immigration. But to work, it must be a model that is based on a deep respect for the essential human rights Americans themselves have grown up enjoying.
A Welcome Fall in Maternal Deaths
New data on maternal mortality looks like encouraging news but is hardly cause for celebration.