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Elders Statement

War in Ukraine must not escalate: it is time to talk of peace

The Elders reaffirm that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is an outrageous, unjustifiable act, for which there must be accountability and justice.

“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.

To build a fairer world, healthcare for all is essential

Gro Harlem Brundtland

Gro Harlem Brundtland considers the importance of primary health care in building a fairer world after COVID-19.

We need each other in the struggle for a more peaceful, just world

Hina Jilani reflects on the ongoing situation in Ukraine and the steps needed to secure access to justice for all.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will be key in determining future geopolitical trends

Ricardo Lagos reflects the global ramifications of Putin's war and how the US-China relationship will be key in the future.

Palestinian civil society is under threat

Zeid Raad Al Hussein

Zeid Raad Al Hussein spoke with Palestinian civil society organisations at an event co-hosted with The Carter Center to demonstrate solidarity and call for greater protection of civic space by the international community.

Організація «Старійшини» закликає створити кримінальний трибунал для розслідування інкримінованого злочину агресії в Україні

Elders Statement

Elders Statement

Организация «Старейшины» призывает создать уголовный трибунал для расследования предполагаемого преступления агрессии против Украины

Mary Robinson Zeid Raad Al Hussein

Elders Statement

The Elders call for a criminal tribunal to investigate alleged crime of aggression in Ukraine

Mary Robinson Zeid Raad Al Hussein

Impunity for aggressors must end if the international community is to deter acts of aggression in future.

The Elders stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine

Mary Robinson reflects on the current desperate time for humanity following President Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Elders Statement

Рада Старійшин засуджує ядерну ескалацію Путіна й закликає НАТО зберігати стриманість

Elders Statement

Организация «Старейшины» сожалеет о ядерной эскалации Путина и настоятельно призывает к сохранению сдержанности НАТО

Elders Statement

The Elders deplore Putin’s nuclear escalation and urge continued NATO restraint

President Vladimir Putin’s decision to place Russia’s strategic nuclear arsenal on “special alert” status is a reckless escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.

Elders Statement

Старійшини засуджують вторгнення Росії до України як безрозсудну загрозу миру в усьому світі

Mary Robinson Ban Ki-moon

Elders Statement

Старейшины осуждают вторжение России в Украину как безрассудную угрозу миру во всем мире

Mary Robinson Ban Ki-moon

Elders Statement

The Elders condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a reckless threat to world peace

Mary Robinson Ban Ki-moon

The invasion is a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter that threatens to destabilise world security.

Multilateral cooperation is needed to tackle shared global challenges

Ban Ki-moon explores how collaboration between countries is needed to tackle COVID-19, climate change and conflicts.

Elders Statement

The Elders warn civilians will pay the price if diplomacy fails in Ukraine crisis

All parties must work for a peaceful solution through dialogue.

Cooperation between China and US crucial for sustainability and prosperity

Mary Robinson emphasises how cooperation between China and the US is needed to develop robust frameworks for 21st century governance.

Remembering Arch; looking to COP27, welcoming small steps on nuclear weapons

Mary Robinson looks back on the past 12 months and remembers the importance of beginning the new year with hope.

The Elders welcome P5 statement on nuclear weapons and call for concrete action

The joint statement affirmed the Reagan-Gorbachev maxim that ‘a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought’.

Israel’s designation of Palestinian NGOs as “terrorist” undermines core democratic principles

The Elders express their concern at Israel's misuse of anti-terrorism frameworks to restrict civil society.

Elders Statement

The Elders call on African leaders to push for an urgent ceasefire in Ethiopia

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Juan Manuel Santos Ban Ki-moon

The Elders today urged African leaders to intervene to stop the conflict in Ethiopia escalating into a regional crisis and an even worse humanitarian disaster.

The Elders call on all parties to JCPOA to seek compromise and keep talks alive

Ahead of the resumption of JCPOA talks in Vienna, The Elders call on all parties to show courageous leadership and a willingness to compromise.

The Elders condemn Israel’s illegal settlement expansion and call on its allies to act

Israeli plans for more than 3,100 new homes in the West Bank threatens the viability of the two-state solution and violates Palestinian rights.

The Elders call for PM’s release after reported coup in Sudan

The Elders express concern at the reported coup in Sudan and call for the immediate release of Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok.

The international community must act responsibly on Afghanistan

Lakhdar Brahimi

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.

A united and purposeful Security Council is needed now more than ever

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.

Elders Statement

The Elders condemn attempted coup in Guinea

The Elders condemn the attempted coup in Guinea and call on those behind it to immediately release President Alpha Condé.

Multilateralism is key to tackling both global conflicts and the climate crisis

The Elders call for responsible and ethical leadership amid concerns about conflict in Afghanistan and the climate emergency.

The Elders call for UN unity and leadership on Afghanistan after Taliban takeover

The Elders call on the UN to lead the international community’s efforts to encourage a peaceful transition and protection of human rights of all Afghans, following the military takeover of Kabul by the Taliban.

Peacemaking after the COVID-19 pandemic

Juan Manuel Santos

Juan Manuel Santos reflects on how leaders must foster hope and anchor policies in empathy, solidarity, and a long-term vision of the common good, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ban Ki-moon: The world should back a new approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Ban Ki-moon calls for a new approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and recognises the importance of the international community in ending the enduring violence and oppression in the region. First published in Financial Times.

Elders Statement

The UN and AU must act now to prevent famine and end atrocities in Tigray, Ethiopia

The Elders today called on the UN Security Council and the African Union to take urgent steps to address the unfolding humanitarian and human rights crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia.

Elders Statement

Myanmar risks state failure without significant increase in international pressure, The Elders warn

The Elders call on the international community to intensify pressure on the military leadership in Myanmar to prevent the country descending into endemic violence and state failure.

Elders Statement

The Elders call on UN Security Council to address root causes of Israeli-Palestinian violence

The Elders today called on the UN Security Council to act urgently to prevent further military attacks in Israel and Palestine and address the root causes of the conflict.

Elders Statement

The Elders deeply regret the postponement of Palestinian elections

As Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas announces the postponement of parliamentary elections, Lakhdar Brahimi and Mary Robinson express concern for reconciliation and democratic rights.

Ban Ki-moon calls on UN Security Council to act over Myanmar crisis

Ban Ki-moon calls on the UN Security Council to take decisive steps to address the crisis in Myanmar and support the restoration of constitutional rule, following the coup of 1 February.

The UN and its regional partners have a ‘fleeting window’ to cooperate on Myanmar

Highlighting the situation in Myanmar, Ban Ki-moon calls on the UN Security Council to work with regional partners to maintain peace and security.

ICC and Israel-Palestine: an investigation is a step towards justice

Mary Robinson underscores the importance of accountability and calls on the international community to support the International Criminal Court's decision to investigate the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.

International actors in peace-building must be guided by humility and respect

It is only through working together in a spirit of solidarity and mutual respect that we can build peace, recover sustainably from the pandemic and tackle the other great existential challenges facing humanity.

From conflict to climate change: collective efforts are needed to overcome shared challenges

COVID-19 affected every aspect of our lives in 2020, and how we respond to it as a global community has important implications for our approach to other shared, existential threats including climate change and nuclear weapons.

The Elders call on President Biden to reverse the designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism

The Elders today called on President Biden to take immediate steps to reverse the decision, taken by the former Trump Administration on 11 January, to redesignate Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism.

The Elders condemn military coup d’état in Myanmar

The Elders today condemned the coup d’état by the military in Myanmar and called on the international community to exert pressure for an immediate return to civilian rule.

The Elders explore hope, leadership and the COVID-19 recovery in a new series of the Finding Humanity podcast

As the new US President Joe Biden calls for unity in tackling the cascading crises of our era, The Elders embark on a new podcast series looking at the leadership needed to meet the challenges ahead.

The Elders warn Yemen famine will be worsened by US designation of Houthis as terrorists

The Elders today expressed concern that the severe famine and humanitarian crisis in Yemen will be worsened by the US Government’s designation of one of the parties in the conflict as terrorists.

Lakhdar Brahimi: “A return to the world order before Donald Trump is neither possible nor desirable”

While the crisis of multilateralism has been accelerated by the Trump administration, it has its roots in the attitude of the United States, which has imposed its supremacy since the fall of the Berlin Wall, flouting international law.

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