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It is only together that we achieve freedom and peace
… human rights and justice amid a culture of impunity and political extremism in Israel. We commend the vital work of … Media Releases … News …
Kate Flanagan - 12/01/2023 - 12:34
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The Elders call on Zimbabwe’s leaders to place citizens’ needs over party interests
… The Elders today called on Zimbabwe’s political leaders and all figures in authority to commit to … For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … News …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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As Nelson Mandela knew deeply, there is no fair future without human rights for all
… by fear of persecution and death over our religion, gender, political view or sexual orientation. The fundamental … Media Releases … News …
Kate Flanagan - 12/05/2023 - 12:11
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Freedom, truth, democracy: citizenship and common purpose
… Physical freedom, from imprisonment in Robben Island, and political freedom, from the shackles of Apartheid. … to tackle corruption and inequality. But the good news is that technological innovations can empower ordinary … government and local authorities accountable. Social media now provides the ability to connect individuals to the …
jonathan - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders encourage integrity and transparency across Zimbabwe’s transition
… The Elders today encouraged all political actors in Zimbabwe to deliver integrity and … with them in the months and years ahead.” For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … today called on all political, military and civil society leaders in Zimbabwe to work together towards free and fair …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Public financing could transform the realities of healthcare in South Africa
… But we need to be frank and honest: subsequent leaders have not done enough to develop and consolidate … of the welfare state and reconstruction of our civic and political life after Nazi occupation in the Second World … accountability mechanisms involving parliamentarians, the media and civil society organisations. This is why …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Strengthen global health security by investing in Universal Health Coverage
… as our weakest link. Gro Harlem Brundtland warns leaders to ensure resilience to epidemics by investing in … of their people and the wider world, and the centrality of political will to taking hard decisions that can be … spread of misinformation, particularly via social media, this becomes a question not of ‘if’ but …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Sri Lanka’s disturbing actions met by ‘deafening global silence’
… assassination and disappearance of government critics, political opponents, journalists and human rights defenders. … Allow domestic and international NGOs and media to carry out their work in Sri Lanka without … The Elders are an independent group of global leaders, brought together by Nelson Mandela in 2007, who …
admin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Universal health coverage is affordable, even in tough times
… division and ostracism had wounded the nation’s moral, political, economic and physical state of well being. … membership of The Elders, the group of independent global leaders founded by Madiba in 2007 to work for peace, justice … accountability measures involving parliamentarians, the media, patients’ groups and civil society. The task ahead …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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To maintain trust in the multilateral system, leaders must step up and stand by their promises
… not against each other, to deploy their financial and political power to revitalise the multilateral system, … incredible power and legacy of such leadership with the sad news of the death of our dear friend and Elder Emeritus, … Media Releases …
Kate Flanagan - 02/16/2023 - 11:56