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Martti Ahtisaari steps down from The Elders
… work on peacebuilding, human rights, sustainable development and strengthening multilateral institutions. … during its transition to independence from apartheid South Africa. As part of Northern Ireland’s peace process, in … support as an Elder Emeritus.” ENDS For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter and fellow Elders travel to South Africa for Nelson Mandela’s funeral
… Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter and fellow Elders travel to South Africa for Nelson Mandela’s funeral 8 December 2013 … and reconciliation in war-affected regions, sustainable development and equality for girls and women. The … development and equality for girls and women. Media resources NEW VIDEO – “Nelson …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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We must have the courage to defend our values
… to the conclusion that we cannot count on the help of the media in creating common understanding in our societies. I … values that we cherish, we cannot sit on the sidelines. In Africa, the international community didn’t do a thing, and … Article Type News Martti Ahtisaari …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Elders’ Visit to UNGA High-Level Week, New York, 17-22 September 2016
… and afterwards gave interviews to international and digital media. Gro Harlem Brundtland with WHO … Health Organisation, and the health ministers of South Africa and Thailand. Her speech was warmly received … Article Type News Gro Harlem Brundtland …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders honour the memory of their Founder, Nelson Mandela
… Mandela – or Madiba as he is known in South Africa – called the Elders together in 2007, urging them … and reconciliation in war-affected regions, sustainable development and equality for girls and women. The … with dear Madiba who brought us all together.” Media resources VIDEO – Nelson Mandela’s …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/12/2023 - 11:44
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Lesley-Anne Knight appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Elders
… Internationalis, a global confederation of 165 Catholic development and humanitarian organisations. In this role she … Zimbabwe, Ms Knight attended university in Cape Town, South Africa, during the apartheid era. This early exposure to … Article Type Media Releases Show all fields Off …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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We must not succumb to fatalism or despair in 2019
… for our founder Nelson Mandela’s centenary in South Africa in July 2018. But the loss of Kofi Annan of … and decency across public life, including political and media discourse. When powerful men dismiss critical reports as “fake news” and defame independent journalists as “enemies of …
Isobel - 07/21/2022 - 10:31