Elders Statements
The Elders call on African leaders to push for an urgent ceasefire in Ethiopia
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Juan Manuel Santos Ban Ki-moon
30 Nov 2021
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. 
Photos
Desmond Tutu: a life in pictures
26 Dec 2021
Archbishop Desmond Tutu served as Chair of The Elders between 2007 and 2013.
Media Releases
The Elders mourn the loss of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
26 Dec 2021
The Elders are deeply saddened at the passing of their dear friend and colleague Archbishop Desmond Tutu. His passing follows a long and brave battle against cancer, which never dimmed his determination to fight against injustice in all its forms.
Media Releases
The Elders call on all parties to JCPOA to seek compromise and keep talks alive
24 Nov 2021
Ahead of the resumption of JCPOA talks in Vienna, The Elders call on all parties to show courageous leadership and a willingness to compromise.
News
Ending violence against women and girls requires the attention of all
Ban Ki-moon Juan Manuel Santos Graça Machel Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein Mary Robinson
25 Nov 2021
Marking the UN’s campaign for '16 days of activism against gender-based violence', The Elders reflect on leaders’ responsibilities, regardless of gender, to end this persistent injustice.
Elders Statements
The Elders deplore dereliction of leadership at COP26 and call for urgent climate action
Mary Robinson
15 Nov 2021
The Elders express disappointment at the lack of progress at COP26.
Speeches and Discussions
Parliamentarians must make sure climate commitments are met after COP26
Mary Robinson
10 Nov 2021
Speaking at COP26, Mary Robinson asks the Inter-Parliamentary Union to use their voices in the fight against the climate crisis.
News
COP26: A roadmap to 1.5°C requires leaders to show a ‘crisis mindset’
03 Nov 2021
As the World Leaders Summit closes and the detailed COP26 negotiations begin, are we on track to keep 1.5°C alive?
Speeches and Discussions
"Climate finance must be distributed in a gender-responsive way"
Mary Robinson
03 Nov 2021
Mary Robinson urges for women's voices to be heard in climate finance discussions at COP26.
Speeches and Discussions
The legal community must refuse to remain silent in the face of the climate crisis
Mary Robinson
02 Nov 2021
Mary Robinson explores the important role the legal community has to play to uphold human rights in the climate crisis.
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