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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."
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This discussion took place at last week's Elders debate about 21st century peace-building in Oxford, UK. Kofi Annan, Jimmy Carter, Hina Jilani, Mary Robinson and Martti Ahtisaari fielded questions from the audience on issues ranging from the Syria conflict to climate change.
FEATURED ELDERS
Jimmy Carter
Former President of the United States, Nobel Peace Laureate and veteran peace negotiator; dedicated to advancing peace, democracy and health worldwide.
Mary Robinson
First woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; former Chair of The Elders; a passionate advocate for gender equality, women’s participation in peace-building, human dignity and climate justice.
Kofi Annan
Former UN Secretary-General, Nobel Peace Laureate and former Chair of The Elders; put development, human rights, the rule of law, good governance and peace at the top of the United Nations agenda.
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