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2015 New Year’s message from Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders
… social change. When Nelson Mandela founded The Elders in 2007 , he urged us to … in the past year, we have travelled to Iran and Myanmar to offer whatever help we can as these … against injustice, through harnessing the power of social media and new modes of communication, or simply through …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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“Sparks of Hope” can honour Nelson Mandela’s vision of a better world
“Sparks of Hope” can honour Nelson Mandela’s vision of a better world 17 July 2018 … and Brexit to ethnic sectarianism, whether in India, Myanmar, Cameroon or Crimea, or to allow conflicts to ravage … 67 million people around the world have joined us on social media to amplify the voices and reach of these “Sparks of …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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A year in review: The Elders’ 2013 Annual Report
… in Côte d’Ivoire, Israel-Palestine , Myanmar and Syria; as well as public campaigning on … East peace process. During a series of high-level meetings, media interviews and public debates, they discussed the … something about climate change.” Writing for The Mark News, Mary Robinson argues that to address climate change, …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Unity on Ukraine is unity on peace and justice
… Elders, the group of independent leaders that Nelson Mandela founded to advocate for peace, justice, human … of the sovereign equality of all peace-loving states.” Today, we need a renewed commitment by all UN member states … Media Releases …
Kate Flanagan - 05/18/2023 - 16:20
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Climate justice is key to addressing the climate crisis
… failed to heed his call: from the coup and civil war in Myanmar, to the ongoing agonies of Syria and Yemen, the … statements, ministerial speeches or hashtags on social media. Actually putting them into practice is a more … leaders draw inspiration instead from the words of Nelson Mandela, the founder of The Elders and one of the greatest …
Kate Flanagan - 12/07/2023 - 15:37
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In 2024, we must see long-view leadership
… Pacific islands facing rising sea levels to the jails of Myanmar. As the Elders continue our work for a … Media Releases … News …
Kate Flanagan - 01/02/2024 - 11:19