Guest Blogs
Leaders must listen to civil society on the climate crisis
09 Nov 2022
With a foreword by Graça Machel, Haneen Shaheen calls on world leaders to listen to civil society concerns on the climate crisis.
Elders Statements
The Elders stand in solidarity with Iran protests and demand an end to state violence globally
Mary Robinson
07 Nov 2022
Elders Statement: The Elders today call for global consistency in upholding human rights, including women’s rights to self-expression and bodily autonomy, and freedoms of expression and assembly.
Opinion
We are living outside our experience: we need more than empty promises from world leaders at COP27
Mary Robinson
06 Nov 2022
Mary Robinson on the criticality of the climate crisis and The Elders' calls for action at COP27 in Egypt
Photos
“We cannot win the game with only half the team” – Why women’s leadership matters in climate action
05 Nov 2022
Photos from Mary Robinson's visit to Uganda to spend time with youth activist Vanessa Nakate, communities impacted by the climate crisis, and projects centering women's leadership.
Speeches and Discussions
The UN Security Council must speak with one voice
Mary Robinson
03 Nov 2022
On Thursday 3 November Mary Robinson addressed the UN Security Council on building resilience in UN peacekeeping operations and the need to tackle the root causes of conflict.
Photos
Ela Bhatt: a life in pictures
02 Nov 2022
Ela Bhatt was a member of The Elders between 2007 and 2016.
Media Releases
The Elders mourn the passing of Ela Bhatt
02 Nov 2022
The Elders are deeply saddened at the passing of their dear friend and colleague Ela Bhatt, who was a hugely admired and respected member of the group since its early days.
Newsletters
From G20 to COP27, leaders must act with shared responsibility
Ricardo Lagos
01 Nov 2022
Ricardo Lagos urges world leaders to uphold their promises and take multilateral action on the crises facing humanity in our latest newsletter.
Guest Blogs
Why leaders must put children first at COP27
04 Nov 2022
With a foreword by Juan Manuel Santos, Lamisi Awini and Patience Agyekum call on leaders to centre intergenerational justice in their climate action.
Guest Blogs
No more empty pledges at COP27: We need inclusive action on climate finance
27 Oct 2022
With a foreword by Ban Ki-moon, Selamawit Desta Wubet urges for an inclusive COP and the delivery of climate finance.
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