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Nature must no longer be a silent victim of war
Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson highlights the environmental impact of conflicts during the Ukraine Pavilion panel at COP29
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The current failure of leadership is not gender neutral
Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson delivered the Kofi Annan Peace Address at Geneva Peace Week 2024, calling for greater respect for humanitarian law and gender parity in leadership.
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Reinforcing the multilateral system: Counting on Europe to keep us from the brink
Ernesto Zedillo
15 Oct 2024
Ernesto Zedillo addressed the World in Progress Forum on the importance of multilateralism
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UN Security Council needs urgent reform to deliver leadership for peace
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
25 Sep 2024
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf delivered a speech to the UN Security Council, calling for urgent enforcement of international law and reform of the Council to address escalating conflicts and prevent future crises
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A new approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is needed, grounded in international law
Helen Clark
19 Sep 2024
Helen Clark’ delivered an address to the UN Security Council on the situation in Palestine and the wider Middle East
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However devastating the climate and nature crisis is, we are not helpless against it
Mary Robinson
20 Aug 2024
Mary Robinson joined the G20 Interfaith Forum on Religion and Sustainable Development as a special guest speaker
Climate, Nature, and Conflict: The unspoken interactions that require urgent actions
Mary Robinson delivered a keynote speech on climate, nature and conflict to the European Consortium on Political Research at University College Dublin
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The UN Security Council must step up to protect children in armed conflict
Ban Ki-moon
27 Jun 2024
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The actions we take today will determine the future of our planet for generations to come
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
07 Jun 2024
At the 'Long-View Leadership & Climate Justice: how Brazil can lead the world' event, keynote speaker Ellen Johnson Sirleaf called on leaders adopt long-term, inclusive strategies and mobilise global efforts to tackle climate change
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Investment treaties must be aligned with climate goals
Mary Robinson
12 Mar 2024
In a speech at the OECD Investment Treaties Conference, Mary Robinson urged for a wide-reaching policy and legal rethink to stop fossil fuel companies profiting at the expense of climate action.
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The highest level of ambition is needed to deliver a liveable future for people and planet
Mary Robinson
10 Dec 2023
Mary Robinson discussed the key COP28 decisions affecting the future of people and planet at UNFCCC side event: Unpacking the biodiversity-climate nexus: opportunities and challenges.
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Powerful people must step aside to make space for young climate leaders
Mary Robinson
08 Dec 2023
Mary Robinson discusses the importance of young people's involvement in tackling climate change.
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Enhancing women’s participation in peacebuilding is key to building a peaceful world
Graça Machel
30 Nov 2023
Graça Machel discussed the importance of women’s leadership as an essential component of peacebuilding.
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Every sector must help tackle the climate crisis
Mary Robinson
20 Jul 2023
Mary Robinson underscored the critical need for legal and justice institutions to deliver climate action at the 2023 Women Deliver Conference.
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Mitigating global threats depends on women's leadership
Graça Machel
20 Jul 2023
In a keynote speech at the 2023 Women Deliver Conference, Graça Machel delivered a rallying call for women's leadership on the existential threats facing humanity. With women front and center, equality and justice will be embedded into action.
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Cooperation on climate, peace and security is needed now
Juan Manuel Santos
13 Jun 2023
At the UN Security Council meeting on climate, peace and security, Juan Manuel Santos underscored the importance of bold leadership and multilateral cooperation in tackling the interlinked global challenges of the climate crisis and conflict.
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Global health security relies on coordinated political leadership at the highest levels
Gro Harlem Brundtland
22 May 2023
At the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization, Gro Harlem Brundtland reiterated The Elders' priorities for ensuring pandemic prevention, preparedness and response and strengthening global health security.
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2023 must be a year of change in global financing to prepare for pandemic threats
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
20 Apr 2023
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf gave a speech at a World Bank reception and called for commitments by world leaders to financing global pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.
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Why women's leadership is vital in an uncertain world
Mary Robinson
29 Mar 2023
Mary Robinson gave a keynote address to the Women’s Empowerment Assembly in Tokyo on the importance of women's leadership in creating a peaceful, sustainable and equitable future.
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2023 and beyond: Our responsibilities to the future of the world
Mary Robinson
24 Mar 2023
Mary Robinson gave a keynote speech at the Tokyo Conference 2023, urging Japan to use its G7 Presidency to push for urgent action on existential threats and concerted efforts to strengthen the multilateral system.
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Cooperation between China and the EU on the climate crisis is essential
Mary Robinson
13 Dec 2022
Mary Robinson gave a virtual speech at the Green Sustainable Development Conference in China on the importance of climate action cooperation between China and the EU.
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Remembering Ela Bhatt's life, wisdom and legacy
Mary Robinson Ela Bhatt
19 Nov 2022
On Saturday 19 November Mary Robinson celebrated Ela Bhatt's life and legacy at a memorial service in Ahmedabad.
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A truly 'just' transition must be rooted in human rights and equality
Mary Robinson
14 Nov 2022
On Saturday 12 November Mary Robinson called for just transitions to be rooted in human rights at a COP27 roundtable discussion exploring the importance of Just Transitions and how to achieve them in practice around the world.
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The UN Security Council must speak with one voice
Mary Robinson
03 Nov 2022
On Thursday 3 November Mary Robinson addressed the UN Security Council on building resilience in UN peacekeeping operations and the need to tackle the root causes of conflict.
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Multilateralism is essential in tackling our shared challenges
Ban Ki-moon
13 Sep 2022
Ban Ki-moon emphasises the importance of multilateralism at the One Young World 2022 Summit.
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Climate justice is key to addressing the climate crisis
Mary Robinson
09 Jun 2022
Mary Robinson discusses the importance of climate justice as an indispensable concept, framework and guide for addressing the climate crisis.
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We must work together to make justice for all a reality
Mary Robinson
06 Jun 2022
At the World Justice Forum, Mary Robinson reiterates the need for inclusive, intergenerational, people-centered justice systems.
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Young people should not be an optional extra in climate decision making
Mary Robinson
13 May 2022
Mary Robinson discusses the importance of intergenerational cooperation in the climate decision making process.
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We must strengthen past victories to ensure access to justice for women and girls
Hina Jilani
04 Mar 2022
Ensuring access to justice is accessible for all remains a challenge, but hope can be found in reflecting on how far we have come, says Hina Jilani.
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The multilateral health system must be strengthened with the UN at its core
Ban Ki-moon
31 Jan 2022
Ban Ki-moon highlights the global challenges to public health, peace and sustainability in the coming decade.
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Leaders must work together to tackle COVID-19 and prepare for future pandemics
Gro Harlem Brundtland
28 Jan 2022
Multilateral cooperation is needed to ensure vaccine equity is delivered, says Gro Harlem Brundtland.
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Cooperation between China and US crucial for sustainability and prosperity
Mary Robinson
20 Jan 2022
Mary Robinson emphasises how cooperation between China and the US is needed to develop robust frameworks for 21st century governance.
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Wealthy countries must meet their commitments to refugees
Hina Jilani
15 Dec 2021
Speaking at the HLOM, Hina Jilani expresses the importance of recommitment from wealthy countries to preserve the integrity of the global asylum system.
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Parliamentarians must make sure climate commitments are met after COP26
Mary Robinson
10 Nov 2021
Speaking at COP26, Mary Robinson asks the Inter-Parliamentary Union to use their voices in the fight against the climate crisis.
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Leaders have to come up with a pathway to close the gap to 1.5°C
Juan Manuel Santos
10 Nov 2021
Juan Manuel Santos addresses the Sustainable Innovation Forum at COP26, discussing how climate action and preventing biodiversity loss must go hand in hand.
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"Climate finance must be distributed in a gender-responsive way"
Mary Robinson
03 Nov 2021
Mary Robinson urges for women's voices to be heard in climate finance discussions at COP26.
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The legal community must refuse to remain silent in the face of the climate crisis
Mary Robinson
02 Nov 2021
Mary Robinson explores the important role the legal community has to play to uphold human rights in the climate crisis.
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Imagine a future with the courage needed to achieve climate justice
Mary Robinson
18 Oct 2021
Mary Robinson addresses delegates at the Arctic Circle Assembly, discussing the damage of global warming and climate injustice.
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Human rights and solidarity are at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals
Mary Robinson
14 Oct 2021
Human rights and solidarity are at the heart of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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The leadership of the G20 is crucial in securing a safer future
Ban Ki-moon
29 Sep 2021
Ban Ki-moon addresses leaders at the F20 Climate Solutions Forum, emphasising the need for G20 leaders to step up their climate commitments ahead of climate COP26 in Glasgow. 
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The international community must act responsibly on Afghanistan
Lakhdar Brahimi
07 Sep 2021
Lakhdar Brahimi addresses the UN Security Council on the precarious situation in Afghanistan and calls for unity within the international community to support the Afghan people.
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A united and purposeful Security Council is needed now more than ever
Mary Robinson
07 Sep 2021
Mary Robinson addresses the UN Security Council on its crucial role in preventing conflict, the need for nuclear non-proliferation, and the overhanging threat of climate change. 
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The Elders to address the global ‘state of hope’ in a week of activity to mark Mandela Day
06 Jul 2021
From 12 July, The Elders will bring together high-profile voices from across the world to launch a major new initiative to consider the State of Hope in these unprecedented times.
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We must listen to the young people on the frontlines of climate change
22 Apr 2021
Mary Robinson calls on world leaders to meaningfully include youth in tackling climate change ahead of COP26, and encourage intergenerational dialogue, as The Elders launch the Intergenerational Climate Blog Series 2021. 
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China’s ambition can make a crucial difference on climate
20 Apr 2021
Mary Robinson urges China and its international partners to act together to strengthen climate action, in a keynote address to the 20th Boao Forum for Asia.
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The UN and its regional partners have a ‘fleeting window’ to cooperate on Myanmar
19 Apr 2021
Highlighting the situation in Myanmar, Ban Ki-moon calls on the UN Security Council to work with regional partners to maintain peace and security.
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Justice for women and girls must be at the core of our COVID-19 response
18 Mar 2021
Mary Robinson underscores that crises are never gender-neutral and calls on governments to address the intersecting issues faced by women and girls in their pandemic recovery plans.

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