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Climate and the rule of law: why states must step up now
Hina Jilani
Hina Jilani explains what a proposed UN-backed legal opinion on climate change, led by Vanuatu, might mean for climate justice, the rule of law and human rights.
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International law cannot be “à la carte”
Graça Machel
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We must reject a world governed by raw power
Helen Clark
09 Feb 2026
Helen Clark reflects on Davos, President Trump’s Board of Peace, and the urgency of pushing back against “might is right,” as The Elders head to Munich Security Conference this week
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The expiration of New START threatens our collective security
Juan Manuel Santos
16 Jan 2026
In our latest newsletter, Juan Manuel Santos urges the US and Russia to extend New START before it expires – our collective security depends on it.
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Human rights protect what it means to be human
Hina Jilani
10 Dec 2025
For Human Rights Day, Hina Jilani reflects on the power of human rights in shaping our daily lives and on the responsibility we all share in upholding them
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Without women, there can be no lasting peace
Denis Mukwege
13 Nov 2025
Denis Mukwege urges decisive global action to end conflict-related sexual violence and ensure women’s full participation in building lasting peace
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The UN must take the need for reform seriously
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein calls for honest reflection and bold reform to rebuild the United Nations’ legitimacy and strength for future generations
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We need each other in the struggle for a more peaceful, just world
Hina Jilani
04 Apr 2022
Hina Jilani reflects on the ongoing situation in Ukraine and the steps needed to secure access to justice for all.
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The Elders stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine
Mary Robinson
04 Mar 2022
Mary Robinson reflects on the current desperate time for humanity following President Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
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Multilateral cooperation is needed to tackle shared global challenges
Ban Ki-moon
04 Feb 2022
Ban Ki-moon explores how collaboration between countries is needed to tackle COVID-19, climate change and conflicts.
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Remembering Arch; looking to COP27, welcoming small steps on nuclear weapons
Mary Robinson
07 Jan 2022
Mary Robinson looks back on the past 12 months and remembers the importance of beginning the new year with hope.

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