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What does it take to reach our full potential as climate activists?
… climate change. This blog is the sixth in The Elders’ Intergenerational Climate Blog Series 2021 and … of my fellow activists and advocates rely on their social media platforms to raise awareness of certain issues, often … News …
Elsa - 01/23/2023 - 14:56
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The Elders stand in solidarity with young people calling for critical climate action
The Elders stand in solidarity with young people calling for … For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Leading the Youth Climate Movement in the Arab World
… and open to all. This blog is the third in The Elders’ Intergenerational Climate Blog Series 2021 and … far-reaching. Young people have started paying attention to news across the Arab world, but there is a lot to be done in … in the Arab world are coming forward. Thanks to social media and other avenues, one thing is clear: Arab youths are …
Elsa - 01/23/2023 - 14:57
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We cannot afford to turn inwards as our own countries begin to recover from the virus.
… May was an eventful month for The Elders, with both a podcast launch and our first-ever … must act with transparency, enable free and independent media to hold authorities accountable and share vital health … News …
monika - 01/23/2023 - 16:22
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The success or failure of Rio+20 will be a defining moment for today’s youth
… world leaders gather in Brazil for the Rio+20 summit, both Elders and ‘Youngers’ stress that the outcomes of Rio+20 … of more than 300 non-profit organisations. Media inquiries media@theElders.org … collective action."In an opinion piece published in newspapers around the world, Gro Brundtland and Fernando H …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Northern Ireland: beyond sectarian politics
… the past still plagues our society.” After meeting the Elders last month to discuss the challenges facing young … every section of my life. The Troubles still dominates our news, our politics and sadly, unless something changes, our … thoughts to our political parties when it comes to the media, even though many of them do have good policies. …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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It is 100 seconds to midnight: the world needs to recognise and respond to this wake up call
… sustainable future. This is why this January, The Elders, represented by Mary Robinson and myself, … Media Releases … News …
monika - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders visit to the Middle East – 25-28 August
The Elders visit to the Middle East – 25-28 August 21 … part of the Elders communication efforts will be a daily blog, recording their individual impressions and encounters. … which will take place as soon as their agendas allow. Media inquiries: media@theElders.org …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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We need to safeguard civic space
… Republic of Congo , the withdrawal of an anti-social media bill in Nigeria , the toning down of a … opinions online, the more we resist being silenced."In a blog for Skoll World Forum on Human Rights Day 2012, Mary … fields Off Focus Hub Off Show elders on teaser card Off Show on other pages …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Standing strong in the wake of increasingly hostile US immigration policies
… - one of the Spark of Hope organisations honoured by The Elders - highlights how these changes are impacting asylum … and representation. While it seemed that each piece of news in 2018 was disheartening and disappointing, our team … Nations Global Compact for Migration, and urge politicians, media and civil society to recognise the realities of our …
Jessy - 07/21/2022 - 10:31