The Elders
Programmes
Type
Trending topics
ELDER:
Jimmy Carter
x
ELDER:
Clear all filters
Photos
The Elders honour Jimmy Carter on his 100th birthday
Elder Emeritus, Jimmy Carter, celebrates his 100th birthday
Elders Statements
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.
News
Marking Nelson Mandela's release: 30 years on
11 Feb 2020
30 years on from Nelson Mandela's release from prison, we recall The Elders' memories of their founder.
Media Releases
The Elders urge US, DPRK to build on Singapore summit with hard work for peace
14 Jun 2018
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.
Media Releases
The Elders welcome Paris conference as step towards two-state solution for Israel-Palestine
02 Jun 2016
The Elders call for decisive international engagement to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and secure a lasting peace based on a two-state solution.
News
Elders discuss Middle East with BBC’s Lyse Doucet at ODI
31 May 2016
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.
 Read more
Media Releases
News
BBC: Interview with President Carter on Zimbabwe
08 Dec 2008
In a radio interview with the BBC, Jimmy Carter argues that Zimbabwe's neighbours have not been forceful enough in demanding action from President Robert Mugabe.
Opinion
Respond to Zimbabwe crisis
02 Dec 2008
Writing in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, Jimmy Carter shares his perspective on the urgency to act on behalf of Zimbabwe's people.
Photos
Crisis in Zimbabwe
24 Nov 2008
Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter and Graça Machel planned to travel to Zimbabwe in November 2008 in order to make a first-hand assessment of the humanitarian situation in the country. Following their refused entry into Zimbabwe, the Elders instead met leaders fr
Media Releases
The Elders: Zimbabwe is failing its people
24 Nov 2008
The Elders present the results of their 3-day assessment of Zimbabwe's humanitarian situation and recommend the formation of a truly inclusive government, as well as international donor support, to tackle the crisis.
Photos
The Elders' visit to Cyprus
25 Oct 2008
Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter and Lakhdar Brahimi travelled to Cyprus in October 2008. They sought to lend their support to the political leaders and members of civil society working to end the island's decades of division, and urge the international communi
Media Releases
Report: The Elders’ visit to Cyprus 2008
20 Oct 2008
Lakhdar Brahimi, Jimmy Carter and Desmond Tutu report their findings after visiting Cyprus, where Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders have recently begun direct, open-ended negotiations to try to reunify the divided island.
News
Elders visit Cyprus to support peace process, October 2008
08 Oct 2008
Jimmy Carter, Desmond Tutu and Lakhdar Brahimi met young people from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities to hear about their hopes for the future and to encourage both communities to live in peace.
Media Releases
Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter and Lakhdar Brahimi say the world wants Cyprus to find peace
07 Oct 2008
Three Elders travel to Cyprus to support political leaders and members of civil society working to end decades of division on the island. 
Media Releases
Elders join call for states to provide urgently needed helicopters for Darfur peacekeepers
31 Jul 2008
Desmond Tutu, Lakhdar Brahimi, Jimmy Carter and Graça Machel, who visited Sudan in 2007 on The Elders' first mission, join the call for states to provide peacekeepers with helicopters in the Darfur region of Sudan.
Elders Statements
Elders join Ban Ki-moon in convening health leaders
01 Jun 2008
News
Jimmy Carter speaking at The Elders' founding event
13 Mar 2008
President Carter shares his hopes that the Elders will find success through good judgment, dedication and courage.
Elders Statements
The best hope for sustainable peace: women
08 Mar 2008
On International Women's Day, The Elders advocate women's involvement in peace-building in Kenya, arguing that much more must be done to promote women's leadership and protect women's rights worldwide.
Elders Statements
Tutu, Carter and Machel report on The Elders' mission to Sudan
05 Dec 2007
The Elders discuss peacekeeping and international justice in Darfur following their visit to Sudan in October 2007.
Photos
Mission to Sudan
30 Oct 2007
Elders Statements
Statement by Archbishop Tutu upon Elders' arrival in Sudan
30 Sep 2007
Desmond Tutu announces The Elders' intention to meet Sudanese leaders, civil society and Darfurians and find ways to contribute to the peace process.
Elders Statements
The Elders announce visit to Darfur
17 Sep 2007
Chair of The Elders Desmond Tutu announces that he will lead a delegation to Sudan to help strengthen and deepen the framework for assuring a permanent peace in Darfur.
Elders Statements
Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu announce The Elders
18 Jul 2007
On his 89th birthday in Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela announces the formation of The Elders, a group of independent global leaders brought together to work on peace-building and human rights.

Keep up to date with The Elders’ COVID-19 digest:

Sign up to receive regular updates about The Elders’ activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will never share your email address with third parties.

Keep up to date with The Elders latest News and Insight:

Sign up to receive monthly newsletters from The Elders. We will occasionally send you other special updates and news, but we'll never share your email address with third parties.

Close

I would like to find:

Search
Close