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Elder Emeritus, Jimmy Carter, celebrates his 100th birthday

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The Elders call for new Middle East peace plan to counter Israeli annexation threat

The Elders today called for new engagement from the international community to deliver a just outcome to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and uphold international law.

Marking Nelson Mandela's release: 30 years on

30 years on from Nelson Mandela's release from prison, we recall The Elders' memories of their founder.

The Elders urge US, DPRK to build on Singapore summit with hard work for peace

The Elders welcome the historic summit and call on both parties to continue serious engagement to make progress towards full denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

The Elders welcome Paris conference as step towards two-state solution for Israel-Palestine

The Elders call for decisive international engagement to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and secure a lasting peace based on a two-state solution.

Elders discuss Middle East with BBC’s Lyse Doucet at ODI

The Elders and ODI co-hosted a discussion panel on the Middle East with the BBC’s Lyse Doucet, bringing together world-leading research and experience to discuss all angles of the regional crisis.

Jimmy Carter steps down from The Elders

Jimmy Carter, member of The Elders since its founding in 2007 will step down on 1 June 2016.

"When the Security Council fails, the United Nations fails"

To mark the first World Humanitarian Summit, five Elders are joined by Amnesty International and the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect to call for veto restraint and increased cooperation amongst the Permanent Members of

Elders Statements

Ahead of World Humanitarian Summit, The Elders urge UN action to stop mass atrocities

The Elders welcome the first World Humanitarian Summit taking place in Istanbul next week as a moment to galvanise responses to human catastrophes, notably in the host country’s immediate region.

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A dividing line

Jimmy Carter, in our fifth of seven films, describes his Object of Fairness. Join in the discussion yourself on Facebook or Twitter.

Fernando Henrique Cardoso: "Wherever democracy is at risk, there is Carter"

Writing in Americas Quarterly, Fernando Henrique Cardoso pays tribute to his fellow Elder, Jimmy Carter, outlining his relationship with Latin America, their friendship and his role a "great moral leader of our time".

The Elders' Debate on BBC Global – the highlights

Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter, Hina Jilani and Mary Robinson took part in a live broadcast debate on BBC World to discuss some of the world's biggest issues, from Syria and Ukraine to migration and extremism.

Watch the #EldersDebate

'Rebuild Gaza, and avert the next war'

Writing in The Washington Post, Jimmy Carter argues that an end to Gaza's isolation is essential for a future Israel-Palestine peace deal.

“You cannot have sustainable peace without women”

How do we empower women at the peace-table – and how are they key to preventing conflict?
On Wednesday, The Elders held a public debate with women peacebuilders to discuss the role of women in peace.

Where are the women event

Gaza: a cycle of violence that can be broken

Writing in Foreign Policy, Jimmy Carter and Mary Robinson argue that to help bring Israelis and Palestinians closer to peace, world leaders must recognise Hamas and pressure both sides to respect international law.

Jimmy Carter: end impunity for sexual violence

“Soldiers feel this is one of the perquisites of victory – to abuse women and even tiny girls and children – just to prove that they are superior.”In a video message to a major summit on sexual violence taking place this week, Jimmy Carter argue

Want to change the world? Take up the issue of climate change

"If anybody wants to adopt an issue that is challenging, unpredictable, exciting, adventurous and gratifying, and will stretch our hearts and minds and capabilities to the utmost, this is it." Jimmy Carter
Video highlights from The Elders' dialogue with

The Elders urge international support for interim Palestinian government

Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter & Mary Robinson on 'speaking truth to power'

The Elders discuss what they mean by 'speaking truth to power’, and how their status as Elders allows them to – as Jimmy Carter put it – “go where we please, meet with whom we choose, and say what we believe."

End impunity for honour killings

Jimmy Carter, l'homme à femmes

"All of my passion and all of my strength will go into this, for the rest of my life."
In an interview with Annick Cojean from M, Le Monde’s magazine, Jimmy Carter discusses his work to end discrimination and abuses against women and his new book on th

United Palestinian government may provide new opportunities for peace

The US-led Middle East peace talks were suspended on 29 April. Writing in The Washington Post, Jimmy Carter argues that reconciliation between Palestinian factions could provide an opportunity for a new round of negotiations.

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Elders climate debate: the view from Twitter

Why are The Elders focusing on climate change? Which countries are showing real leadership on the issue? And how can young people mobilise fellow citizens and push their leaders to take stronger action?Jimmy Carter and Hina Jilani discussed these questi

Qui prendra les rênes de la lutte contre le changement climatique ?

« Les jeunes recevront notre planète en héritage. Nous les exhortons à ne pas sous-estimer leur pouvoir, leur influence et leur responsabilité. »
Dans un article pour le Huffington Post, Jimmy Carter et Mary Robinson invitent la jeunesse à se mobi

Climate change, leadership and young people: join the debate

How can we make sure world leaders take the bold action needed to tackle climate change – and what can young people do to spark political momentum?Join the discussion with The Elders, students and climate activists next Tuesday.

'Brave acts of wisdom': conversations with the Elders

“My Elders colleagues and I have had a chance to ask ourselves what wisdom our own lives, and careers, may offer others.” Jimmy CarterA series of Elders interviews with Japanese journalist Mayumi Yoshinari has been published today in book form.

Women, religion, violence and power

“There’s no possible way to find a verse in the Bible where Jesus indicates any inferiority of women compared to men.”Following the publication of his book A Call to Action: Women, Religion, Violence and Power, Jimmy Carter gave a series of media

A call to action: end discrimination against women

"We are calling on all those with influence to challenge and change the harmful teachings and practices – in religious and secular life – that justify discrimination against women."
In an excerpt from his new book, Jimmy Carter discusses The Elders'

“To denigrate women is to spit in the face of God”

Desmond Tutu and Jimmy Carter spent an hour responding to questions on women’s rights yesterday, in The Elders’ first ever live Twitter Q&A for International Women’s Day 2014.

#AskElders: Twitter Q&A on women's rights

To mark International Women’s Day 2014, Jimmy Carter, Hina Jilani and Desmond Tutu will answer questions in The Elders’ first ever live Twitter chat.

Time to be bold and make peace in Syria

"No one can win this war."
Writing in The Washington Post, Jimmy Carter and Carter Center Senior Advisor Robert A Pastor suggest three alternative preconditions that could bring Syria's warring parties to the negotiating table.

Women live in a profoundly different, more dangerous world

"The abuse of women and girls is the most pervasive and unaddressed human rights violation on earth."Marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Jimmy Carter condemns the widespread discrimination that justifies and perp

The Elders debate ethical leadership (part 2)

The only US president who didn’t wage war

“The Vietnam War, I think, was an unnecessary war; the invasion of Iraq was an unnecessary war… We need to be more reluctant to go to war."In a wide-ranging interview with Mayumi Yoshinari for Japanese current affairs magazine Chuo-Koron,

للاستفتاءات تحقيق السلام في الشرق الأوسط

"ويعلمنا التاريخ أنه بإمكان القادة العظام إظهار المرونة وتقديم التنازلات اللازمة عندما تقر الشعوب التي يحكمونها بأن السلام ضرورة". جيمي كار

The world now has a chance to end war in Syria

"The United States should support Russia’s proposal that Syria’s chemical weapons be placed under UN control. A military strike by the United States is undesirable and will become unnecessary if this alternative proposal is strongly supported by the U

Report: The Elders in Washington DC and London

In a report for The Carter Center, Jimmy Carter provides a detailed account of the Elders visit to Washington DC and London last month. Holding public debates and private meetings, the Elders met with senior officials and experts to discuss Middle East pe

Glimmers of hope: Elders talk peace in Washington and London

The Elders concluded their visit to Washington DC and London encouraged and impressed by US efforts to revive the Middle East peace process. During a series of high-level meetings, media interviews and public debates, they discussed the prospects for peac

Longtime peacemakers reflect on Mandela’s legacy

Carter, Brahimi and Ahtisaari welcome US efforts to restart Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

The Elders also warn that sending more weapons to Syria will only deepen the crisisThe Elders have been in Washington DC and London this week to discuss the Middle East peace process, meeting with policy experts and high-level officials including US Sec

The Elders 'freelance diplomacy' comes to Ireland

"Our independence is so much of what we are." Mary RobinsonDuring The Elders' visit to Ireland, Jimmy Carter and Mary Robinson talk to Mary Fitzgerald of The Irish Times about Nelson Mandela's mandate for the group, their unique approach to internationa

'Desmond Tutu: not going quietly'

In a video interview with David Frost for Al Jazeera, Desmond Tutu offers his personal insight into the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa and his concerns for the recent developments taking place in the country. Later, joined by Jimmy Carter, they d

'Elders seek solutions to world’s worst problems'

“We don't give up. We are determined. In this interconnected world, problems in one country – if we don't address them and support them – will spill over into other countries.”
On NPR’s Talk of The Nation, Jimmy Carter and Mary Robinson joined

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