The Elders have called on men and boys - and particularly religious and traditional leaders - to change harmful and discriminatory practices against women and girls and give their full support to the realisation of equality for all.
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The Elders have repeated their call for the release of their fellow Elder Daw Aung San Suu Kyi as her latest 6-year period of house arrest is due to expire. Read more
The Elders, of whom Aung San Suu Kyi is an honorary member, urge world leaders not to tolerate the latest attempt by the military regime in Burma/Myanmar to extend her detention. Read more