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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
Opinion
This is President Lula’s moment to cement his status as a global climate leader
Graça Machel Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Graça Machel and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf write for Le Monde Diplomatique Brasil, urging President Lula to lead the G20 in advancing climate justice
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Graça Machel warns of signs of ethnic cleansing in Gaza
Graça Machel
14 Nov 2024
Graça Machel warns of alarming signs of ethnic cleansing in Gaza amid a worsening humanitarian catastrophe
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World leaders must reject the path of chaos
Juan Manuel Santos
08 Nov 2024
Juan Manuel Santos reflects on his new role as Chair of The Elders, highlights discussions from the recent board meeting in London, and calls on world leaders to act responsibly amid escalating global conflicts
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Juan Manuel Santos named new Chair of The Elders
Juan Manuel Santos
31 Oct 2024
The former President of Colombia and Nobel Peace Laureate will become The Elders’ fourth Chair
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Failure to respect rule of law risks collapse of global stability
Mary Robinson
30 Oct 2024
The Elders today express their alarm at the escalating crises facing the world and urge leaders to uphold the rule of law
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The Elders call for strong international leadership on AI governance after Summit of the Future
The Elders call for continued leadership from the UN and member states to drive forward inclusive global governance of AI
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Elders Statements
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Traditions can change: ending child marriage
17 Sep 2011
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Cyprus: Digging the Past in Search of the Future
30 Aug 2011
Opinion
על המנהיגים הפלסטינים לשים את מטרתם הלאומית בראש
23 Aug 2011
News
The Elders condemn Israeli attack on Gaza relief ships
31 May 2011
The Elders have issued a statement condemning the reported killing by Israeli forces of more than a dozen people who were attempting to deliver relief supplies to the Gaza strip by sea.
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The Elders in North and South Korea
18 May 2011
In April 2011 Jimmy Carter, Martti Ahtisaari, Gro Brundtland and Mary Robinson travelled to North and South Korea. With tensions high between the two countries and negotiations at a standstill, they hoped to encourage all parties involved to resume dialog
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The Elders welcome Palestinian reconciliation
04 May 2011
Elders Statements
ה-Elders קוראים לארה"ב שלא לסכל את החלטת האו"ם על ההתנחלויות הישראליות
17 Feb 2011
Elders Statements
Rights of all voters in Southern Sudan referendum must be respected
07 Jan 2011
As 3.9 million people across South Sudan prepare to vote in a referendum on self-determination beginning this Sunday, The Elders have urged international and Sudanese officials to respect the rights of all voters - whatever the outcome.
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Report: The Elders’ visit to the Korean Peninsula and China, April 2011
06 Jan 2011
In April 2011, the Elders visited China and the Korean Peninsula.
Opinion
Time to move on Mideast peace
20 Dec 2010
Desmond Tutu and Jimmy Carter reflect on the stalled efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East in USA Today.
Elders Statements
الحكماء: نحتاج إلى إحلال السلام الحقيقي في الشرق الأوسط، وليس لعملية سلام فقط
13 Dec 2010
يجب أن يكون لمفاوضات السلام بين الإسرائيليين و الفلسطينيين أساسٌ قائم على حقوق الإنسان - يرسّم الحدود ويعالج القضايا الأمنية أولاً. فبعد مر
News
Middle East peace: Elders urge 'revised' process
13 Dec 2010
A group of elder statesmen says a new approach is needed for the Middle East peace talks, after failed US efforts to get an extended Israeli settlement ban.
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NEW Elders' statement: We need peace in the Middle East, not just process.
13 Dec 2010
Israeli-Palestinian negotiations must be grounded in international law and human rights – define borders and address security issues first.
Guest Blogs
فوز كلاسيكي لصالح الطرفين: الخطط التنموية لحي سلوان في القدس الشرقية
10 Dec 2010
لقد أثبت حديثي مع الرئيس الأمريكي السابق جيمي كارتر حول الوضع المعقد للقدس لدي بأنه يمكن للإنسان أن يتمتع بالكثير من المعرفة حول قضية ما دون
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يوم مات البحر الميت
09 Dec 2010
Media Releases
Sudan: The Elders call on all parties to ‘respect the will of the people’
08 Dec 2010
With one month to go until South Sudan votes on whether to secede from the North, The Elders call for a peaceful, timely and credible referendum and urge the international community to engage with all parties to prevent possible violence, both during
Media Releases
الحكماء يشجبون الجهود العسكرية الإسرائيلية لإبقاء ناشط فلسطيني بارز في السجن
06 Dec 2010
Opinion
Ending child marriage helps communities across the developing world
05 Dec 2010
Commenting in The Washington Post, Mary Robinson and Desmond Tutu describe how empowering girls can be one of the most effective ways to improve the health and prosperity of societies.
Guest Blogs
القدس الشرقية: من المسؤول عن هذا العنف؟
03 Dec 2010
تصف تالي نير العنف و التمييز الموجهين ضد الفلسطينيين في القدس الشرقية وتوضح أنه من المطلوب إتباع نهج جديد يضمن احترام حقوق كل السكان.
Opinion
Speaking to Aung San Suu Kyi – at long last!
02 Dec 2010
Shortly after her release from house arrest, Aung San Suu Kyi spoke over the phone with Desmond Tutu, Chair of The Elders. In this blog, Archbishop Tutu describes their conversation, urging the international community to keep its focus on Burma until all
Guest Blogs
نستحق الحوار لا التمييز
01 Dec 2010
News
Middle East Q&A #5 - the Elders answer your questions
29 Nov 2010
News
Video: Middle East Q&A #4 - the Elders answer your questions
22 Nov 2010
News
Video: Middle East Q&A #3 - the Elders answer your questions
19 Nov 2010
Opinion
Gaza's blockade silences voices of women
18 Nov 2010
Lakhdar Brahimi and Mary Robinson write for The Huffington Post following the Elders' recent visit to Gaza and the Middle East.
Elders Statements
عملية السلام في الشرق الأوسط: الحكماء يدعون إلى إنهاء جميع الأنشطة الاستيطانية
16 Nov 2010
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Video: Middle East Q&A #2 - the Elders answer your questions
16 Nov 2010
Video: Middle East Q&A #1 - the Elders answer your questions
15 Nov 2010
Elders Statements
The Elders welcome release of Aung San Suu Kyi and urge release of all political detainees
13 Nov 2010
Following the release of Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest, The Elders repeat their call for all political prisoners in the country to be released and express concern about Burma's recent national elections, which w
News
וידיאו: בלב העניין – ה-Elders בירושלים במהלך ביקורם במזרח התיכון
02 Nov 2010
בביקורם השני במזרח התיכון באוקטובר 2010 נסעו ה-Elders למזרח ירושלים לראות מקרוב את היקף הרחבת ההתנחלויות לתוך שכונות ערביות.
News
فيديو: موسيقى الهيب هوب، الأمل وحقوق الإنسان – الحكماء في غزة
30 Oct 2010
في أثناء زيارتهم الثانية إلى الشرق الأوسط في أكتوبر 2010، قضى وفد الحكماء يوماً في غزة ليروا بأنفسهم تأثير الحصار القائم الذي تفرضه كلٌ من مصر
Opinion
ירושלים עומדת במוקד הסכסוך – ופתרונו
27 Oct 2010
לאחר ביקור ה-Elders בירושלים טוענת מרי רובינסון שהמצוקה הקשה של תושבי העיר הפלסטינים מקשה על מציאת פתרון כולל לסכסוך.
Opinion
Want peace and security? Empower and protect women
22 Oct 2010
Mary Robinson and Bineta Diop reflect in The Huffington Post on the ten-year anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security. Noting that women across the world have the potential to become effective agents of change, they
Guest Blogs
لماذا بناء المستوطنات؟
22 Oct 2010
"حماقتنا الجديدة". يقول هاجيت عفران أن كل حجر جديد يبنى في المستوطنات يخبر الفلسطينيين أن إسرائيل لا تريد السلام.
Photos
الوجه المتغير للقدس الشرقية
22 Oct 2010
Opinion
يجب أن تتوحد البلدان العربية لدعم سلام شامل
22 Oct 2010
Opinion
رسالة إلى زملائي الحكماء من ديزموند توتو
21 Oct 2010
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
Guest Blogs
رؤية إسرائيل من الداخل ومن الخارج
21 Oct 2010
Guest Blogs
ارفع صوتك: الهيب هوب في قطاع غزة
21 Oct 2010
شرح فنان الراب الغزاوي أيمن مغامس كيف منح الهيب هوب القوة للشباب الصغار لإيصال صوتهم إلى العالم ووصف حياتهم خلف الحصار.
Media Releases
تغيير هوية القدس الشرقية عقبة في طريق السلام
21 Oct 2010
يتعرض احتمال التوصل لحل الدولتين للخطر على أثر التوسع في النشاط الاستيطاني وتدمير منازل الفلسطينيين وتهجيرهم. مما دعا كلاً من ماري روبنسون

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