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Together, we can shape a better future for us all

Ban Ki-moon Graça Machel Juan Manuel Santos Mary Robinson Zeid Raad Al Hussein political leaders dialogue ethical leadership youth
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Thursday, 24 October, 2019

At a time of populism & isolationism, when polarised politics & self-interest have the upper hand, The Elders believe in an alternative approach.

If the world can walk together, talk together, learn together and speak out together, we can shape a better future for us all.


‍Graça Machel - Elder
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Ban Ki-moon

Former UN Secretary-General and former South Korean Foreign Minister; championed the world’s vulnerable by putting Sustainable Development, climate change, and gender equality at the top of the UN agenda.

Graça Machel

International advocate for women’s and children's rights; former freedom fighter and first Education Minister of Mozambique.

Juan Manuel Santos

Former President of Colombia; a Nobel Peace Laureate who led complex peace negotiations, ending over 50 years of intractable civil war.

Mary Robinson

First woman President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Chair of The Elders; a passionate, forceful advocate for gender equality, women’s participation in peace-building and human dignity.

Zeid Raad Al Hussein

Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; champion of international justice and multilateralism; veteran Jordanian diplomat and peacekeeping expert.

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