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We believe that, when the circumstances are right, The Elders can provide decisive assistance in the efforts to secure peaceful resolution to conflict.

Latest conflict content

News
The Elders condemn Israel’s repressive actions against Palestinian NGOs
Mary Robinson Zeid Raad Al Hussein
25 Aug 2022
The Elders are deeply concerned at Israel’s latest repressive actions and raids against Palestinian NGOs in the occupied territories.
Elders Statements
The Elders urge Iran to seize the moment and endorse nuclear breakthrough
15 Aug 2022
The Elders call for participants in the Vienna negotiations to endorse the latest proposals to resolve the talks about the future of the nuclear deal.
Opinions
“Impunity in Israel and Palestine is as intolerable as it is in Ukraine”
Juan Manuel Santos
11 May 2022
The international community must show resolve in the face of aggression in Israel and Palestine.
News
Palestinian civil society is under threat
Zeid Raad Al Hussein
07 Mar 2022
Zeid Raad Al Hussein spoke with Palestinian civil society organisations at an event co-hosted with The Carter Center to demonstrate solidarity and call for greater protection of civic space by the international community.
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The Issue

Peace-making is in crisis worldwide with institutions for peace and security too often paralysed by cynical or short-term politics. 
We believe that sustainable peace will only be achieved when root causes of conflict are tackled, impunity is challenged and human rights take centre stage.

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We endeavour to assist in efforts to secure peaceful resolution to conflicts through quiet diplomacy and a willingness to talk to all sides.

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