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The Elders welcome P5 statement on nuclear weapons and call for concrete action
Mary Robinson
05 Jan 2022
The joint statement affirmed the Reagan-Gorbachev maxim that ‘a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought’.

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We championed the need for compassion, tolerance and solidarity in response to vulnerable people on the move.

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Looking back on 15 years of The Elders
20 Dec 2021
As The Elders marks its 15th anniversary in 2022, we reflect on some of the highlights and milestones along the way.
Opinion
Men have a responsibility to tackle gender-based violence
Ban Ki-moon
16 Dec 2021
Ban Ki-moon calls on leaders to put women’s rights at the top of the agenda.
Speeches and Discussions
Wealthy countries must meet their commitments to refugees
Hina Jilani
15 Dec 2021
Speaking at the HLOM, Hina Jilani expresses the importance of recommitment from wealthy countries to preserve the integrity of the global asylum system.
News
Israel’s designation of Palestinian NGOs as “terrorist” undermines core democratic principles
08 Dec 2021
The Elders express their concern at Israel's misuse of anti-terrorism frameworks to restrict civil society.
Media Releases
The Elders call for greater ambition and empathy from world leaders on refugees
Ban Ki-moon
06 Dec 2021
Ahead of the HLOM, The Elders are calling for the expansion of safe routes and an end to hostile asylum policies.
News
Ethical leadership is needed to address the scourge of injustice
Ban Ki-moon
03 Dec 2021
Ban Ki-moon on the responsibility of African leaders to intervene in the conflict in Ethiopia, and how factors such as conflict, COVID-19 and poor leadership hinder gender equality.
News
Remembering Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Desmond Tutu
27 Dec 2021
We have compiled a selection of tributes from Arch's friends, colleagues and those inspired by his leadership.
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