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Pandemic prevention, preparedness and response: Proposals for action
30 Jan 2025
The Elders publish a policy paper on pandemic preparedness and response, addressing six key themes for global reform.
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The Climate and Nature Crisis: Proposals for Action
10 Sep 2024
The Elders publish a policy paper on the climate and nature crisis. In it, we explore nine themes that demand close attention, present our positions and formulate a set of proposals for action for governments
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Annual Review 2023: Global Threats, Global Solutions
16 Apr 2024
The Elders' 2023 Annual Review is now available to download. It highlights our activities from the past year, including the launch of our new five year strategy, our visit to Israel and Palestine, and focus on long-view leadership.
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The Elders publish new policy paper on nuclear weapons
21 Jul 2023
The Elders publish a new policy paper on the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons.
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The Elders' strategy

The Elders’ new strategy sets out to address humanity’s existential threats
The Elders today launch a new strategy, setting out to address the existential threats facing humanity.
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The Climate and Nature Crisis: Proposals for Action
The Elders publish a policy paper on the climate and nature crisis. In it, we explore nine themes that demand close attention, present our positions and formulate a set of proposals for action for governments
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The Elders publish new policy paper on nuclear weapons
The Elders publish a new policy paper on the existential threat posed by nuclear weapons.
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Nobody left behind: equitable, sustainable and inclusive Universal Health Coverage for all
The Elders today publish a new Charter for Equitable, Sustainable and Inclusive Universal Health Coverage, marking the culmination of their work on UHC since 2016.
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Building Back Better for Universal Health
The Elders have launched a new report calling on leaders to make the achievement of Universal Health Coverage a top priority in their government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hope for a sea-change: Why multilateralism must reshape the world after COVID-19
Marking the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, The Elders call for determined and principled leadership that recognises that global challenges require global solutions
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Nuclear powers must get serious about disarmament, and act now to prevent unparalleled devastation
The Elders advocate a "minimisation" agenda to further the cause of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation and safeguard peace.
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Annual reviews

Annual Review 2023: Global Threats, Global Solutions
The Elders' 2023 Annual Review is now available to download. It highlights our activities from the past year, including the launch of our new five year strategy, our visit to Israel and Palestine, and focus on long-view leadership.
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Annual Review 2022: Building Unity for Peace and Justice
The Elders' 2022 Annual Review is now available to download. It highlights our activities from the past year, including our visit to Ukraine, engagement with climate leaders, and discussions with members of the UN Security Council on global crises.
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Annual Review 2021: Finding Hope in our Common Humanity
The Elders' 2021 Annual Review is now available to download. It highlights our impact at COP26, State of Hope virtual gatherings and our engagement with the United Nations Security Council.
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Annual Review 2020: Finding Humanity in times of crisis
The Elders' 2020 Annual Review is now available to download. It highlights the challenges to global health, rights and development posed by COVID-19 and how The Elders have adapted to the new realities.
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Annual Review 2019: Together we can shape a better future for us all
The Elders' 2019 Annual Review is now available to download.
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Annual Review 2018: Never too young to lead, never too old to learn
The Elders 2018 Annual Review is now available to download. Find out more about our activities, achievements and challenges from the past year.
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Annual Review 2017: #WalkTogether To Spark Hope In The World
2017 was a landmark year for the Elders. We celebrated our 10th anniversary in July and launched our Walk Together campaign to celebrate the freedoms Mandela dedicated his life to: Peace, Justice, Health and Equality. We also welcomed new members Ban Ki-m
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Annual Review 2016: Solidarity Beyond Borders
The Elders have published their latest Annual Review. From launching a campaign for Universal Health Coverage to promoting a coordinated international response to refugees and mass migration, read highlights of The Elders’ work from 2016.
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