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We are living outside our experience: we need more than empty promises from world leaders at COP27

6 November 2022

Mary Robinson on the criticality of the climate crisis and The Elders' calls for action at COP27 in Egypt

Leaders must go beyond platitudes at COP27: they must deliver on climate finance promises

21 October 2022

Mary Robinson writes for the New Statesman on power, action and the need for progress on Loss and Damage to be prioritised at COP27.

The G7 must lead the way for a just climate transition

Mary Robinson highlights that the G7 summit must be where rich nations finally deliver on the finance promises they have made.

Young Justice Leaders: an intergenerational call for justice for all

Mary Robinson joined the Young Justice Leaders at the World Justice Forum to discuss commitments towards justice for all.

“Impunity in Israel and Palestine is as intolerable as it is in Ukraine”

Juan Manuel Santos

The international community must show resolve in the face of aggression in Israel and Palestine.

We need to see a full implementation of what was agreed at COP26

Mary Robinson explores climate justice and the fight for a sustainable future at Foreign Policy's Climate Summit.

Public financing for primary health care is key to rebuilding after COVID-19

Gro Harlem Brundtland explores how investing in Public Health Care helps strengthen health security and broadens access for the marginalised and vulnerable.

رسالة إلى زملائي الحكماء من ديزموند توتو

قد يقول البعض أن تحقيق السلام في المنطقة ما زال بعيد المنال. و لكن كما تعلمون يا أصدقائي، أنا حبيس الأمل. ديسموند توتو يكتب رسالة إلى زملائه ا

لايجب أن نخذل شباب غزة

أوضح الأخضر الإبراهيمي واصفاً الحد المتأزم الذي وصل إليه مستوى الفقر في غزة أن المجتمع الدولي يجب عليه أن يبذل مزيداً من الجهود لضمان قدرة ا

ماذا كان سيقوله غاندي؟

أثناء تفكيرها بزيارة الحكماء إلى غزة، تساءلت إيلا بهات: "كيف يمكننا أن نخرج الأفراد المسلحين من المعادلة ونفقدهم أي تأثير؟"

في طريق الحكماء إلى غزة

توضح ماري روبنسون أن العزل المستمر لقطاع غزة غير أخلاقي وغير إنساني و سيجني نتائجاً عكسيةً تماماً.

أطيب التمنيات بالتوفيق للزملاء من الحكماء في رحلتهم إلى الشرق الأوسط

Eliminer le mariage des enfants : notre engagement

Dans cet article dans Jeune Afrique, Jimmy Carter et Fernando Henrique Cardoso soutiennent que il est grand temps de reconnaître que nous ne pouvons améliorer les conditions de vie des filles et des femmes les plus pauvres et les plus marginalisées san

Child marriage: our commitment to ending it

Writing in The Guardian, Jimmy Carter and Fernando H Cardoso observe that child marriage has been a major brake on progress towards six of the eight millennium development goals. They argue that is time to recognise that we cannot improve the lives of the

World losing the war on virulent, preventable childhood diseases

In this article for the Daily Nation, Jimmy Carter and Kofi Annan argue that scaling up immunisation across the world is crucial to achieving Millennium Development Goal 4 - the reduction of child mortality.

The myth of 'never again'

In an article for The International Herald Tribune, Kofi Annan explores how learning about the Holocaust can teach young people across the world to oppose racism and promote tolerance in their own societies.
 

The UN's poverty-fighting programme lacks teeth

Writing in The Guardian, Mary Robinson argues that extreme poverty robs people of their human rights and that countries behind schedule with their Millennium Development Goals will stay that way unless they're made accountable.

Fair play for street vendors

At the start of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Ela Bhatt warns that city officials must not fail to consider the lives and livelihoods of street vendors when hosting large international events. 

Justice vs. Impunity

It's time to rid the world of nuclear weapons

In this article published The Guardian, Desmond Tutu points out that while sceptics may say that a nuclear-free world is an impossible dream, they said that about slavery and apartheid too.

Sri Lanka one year on from war

Reflecting in The Guardian on the one-year anniversary of the end of the Sri Lankan conflict, Desmond Tutu and Lakhdar Brahimi caution that genuine peace is more than simply the absence of fighting.

The women of Zimbabwe making history

Mary Robinson recently made a five-day visit to Zimbabwe with several eminent African women leaders. While there she witnessed an historic agreement by the women of all parties to work together.

One election does not change the political culture of a society overnight

Upon his return from Sudan, Jimmy Carter describes the atmosphere on the ground in the run-up to the elections and explains why there is still much to do in order to ensure the country's path towards a more peaceful future.

Arizona: The wrong answer

Writing in The Huffington Post, Desmond Tutu expresses his alarm at Arizona's new immigration law and argues that legitimising racial profiling in this manner is tantamount to stripping people of their rights and dignity.

تقرير جولدستون وعملية السلام

Peace can never be perfect

Lakhdar Brahimi looks back on his experience as a mediator in Lebanon and suggests that unity in Cyprus - even through an imperfect agreement - would be far better than the ongoing division.

מפגינים בלתי אלימים בכפרים הפלסטינים מובילים דרך חדשה

ג'ימי קרטר מעלה על נס את אומץ ליבם של הפעילים המשתתפים בהפגנות הלא-אלימות בגדה המערבית וטוען שתגובת השלטונות הישראלים נוגדת את משפט זכויות ה

A crisis in Sudan

In this article for The Washington Post, Jimmy Carter warns that Sudan's progress towards peace and democracy will be at risk if the international community does not act.

Sudan between peril and hope

In this article for The Huffington Post, Desmond Tutu and Lakhdar Brahimi write of the threat that failed states pose to international security and call on the international community to support Sudan in its move towards peace and democracy.

Gaza must be rebuilt now

Writing in The Guardian, Jimmy Carter argues that the suffering of those under seige in Gaza demands the bold action of Quartet members - Russia, the United States, the European Union and the United Nations.

Following his latest visit to the island, Jimmy Carter argues that the current situation represents possibly the best opportunity we have seen for a solution in Cyprus.

Aung San Suu Kyi - Burma's Nelson Mandela

Commenting on Oprah.com, Desmond Tutu shares his reaction to President Barack Obama's recent push to bring Burma and Aung San Suu Kyi into the global agenda.

A legacy for our children?

Writing in the South China Morning Post and the New Straits Times, Desmond Tutu and Mary Robinson warn that the world can’t afford any more political procrastination on climate change.

Delighted to be back

Ahead of his return to Cyprus, Desmond Tutu blogs about achieving peace and reconciliation through honest dialogue.

Women: Showing the way in cooperation

Women's voices must be heard for Cyprus to become a more prosperous, secure and equitable society, writes Gro Brundtland.

Accounting for Gaza

Following the publication of the Goldstone Report on human rights violations committed during the Gaza conflict, Mary Robinson wrote an article for Project Syndicate, calling for a full and fair debate of the report's findings.

A genuine effort for peace

Writing in The Washington Post, Jimmy Carter addresses the points raised by Elliott Abrams' criticism of his earlier op-ed on the Arab-Israeli conflict and suggests why the American initiative to rekindle peace efforts should be supported.

Sri Lanka government must not ignore Tamils in camps

Commenting in The Jakarta Post, Lakhdar Brahimi and Edward Mortimer reflect on the end to the conflict in Sri Lanka and examine the conditions which must be fulfilled before the country can move towards a sustained peace.

شرقي القدس: الإهانة وعدم شرعية الإبعاد

رسالة إلى قرية بلعين

تكتب إيلا بهات خطاباً مفتوحاً لسكان بلعين: "اللاعنف... هو أفضل أشكال النضال السياسي الأخلاقي".

مبدأ اللاعنف في أعمال المعارضة في بلعين

تشارك غرو بروندتلاند أفكارها بعد زيارة قرية بلعين الفلسطينية.

The words of God do not justify cruelty to women

Writing in The Observer, Jimmy Carter argues that religion has often been interpreted to justify the persecution and abuse of women throughout the world - in violation not only of international human rights standards, but of the holy teachings that all th

A human rights agenda for the Obama administration

Writing in The Washington Post, Jimmy Carter argues that Barack Obama's incoming administration can restore America's moral authority by championing human rights both at home and abroad.

Rights demand strong institutions

Reflecting on the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Desmond Tutu and Mary Robinson argue in The Guardian that ideals must be supported by effective institutions.

Respond to Zimbabwe crisis

Writing in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jimmy Carter shares his perspective on the urgency to act on behalf of Zimbabwe's people.

The way forward

In an article for The International Herald Tribune, Kofi Annan reflects on the recent G-20 meeting in Washington, D.C. and explains why aid and development assistance can contribute to global security.

The man of tomorrow

Writing in The Washington Post, Desmond Tutu describes his joy and wonderment at the election of Barack Obama and suggests what the incoming president could do to restore the moral standing of the United States around the world.

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