Media Advisory: The Elders to visit Zimbabwe from 19-21 July
<h3 class="post-title subpt">Kofi Annan, Mary Robinson and Lakhdar Brahimi will visit Zimbabwe in support of those working towards an inclusive transition for the country.</h3><div class="quoteblock"><div class="quotetext"></div></div><p>The Elders, with the support of the Kofi Annan Foundation, will visit Zimbabwe from 19-21 July to meet political leaders and support all actors working for free, fair and transparent elections, an inclusive transition and a brighter future for the country.</p>
<p><a href="https://theelders.org/kofi-annan"><strong>Kofi Annan</strong></a>, Chair of The Elders and the Kofi Annan Foundation and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, will lead the delegation. He will be joined by <a href="https://theelders.org/mary-robinson"><strong>Mary Robinson</strong></a>, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and <a href="https://theelders.org/lakhdar-brahimi"><strong>Lakhdar Brahimi</strong></a>, former Foreign Minister of Algeria and UN diplomat.</p>
<p>The delegation expects to meet political leaders, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, the diplomatic community, civil society representatives and media.</p>
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<p>For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of Communications at The Elders (+44 7795 693903) or email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>
FEATURED ELDERS
Kofi Annan
Lakhdar Brahimi
Mary Robinson
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