Stand in solidarity for justice and climate actionAs people across the US and around the world #RiseForClimate, Mary Robinson urges politicians and business leaders due to gather at the…Sep 8, 2018Sep 8, 2018
A call for bold city leadership on migration and climate changeWriting in Newsweek, Mary Robinson calls on cities to defiantly lead on global challenges like climate change and migration, especially…Sep 18, 2017Sep 18, 2017
Anger and inspiration: what District Six can teach South Africa’s young generationSecond-year law student and District Six Museum volunteer Jordan Pieters marks International Youth Day by reflecting on the crucial role…Aug 11, 20171Aug 11, 20171
The Elders’ Annual Review 2016: Solidarity Beyond BordersThe Elders have published their latest Annual Review. From launching a campaign for Universal Health Coverage to promoting a coordinated…May 15, 2017May 15, 2017
Moral and political leadership in a time of uncertaintyWriting in the Financial Times as the World Economic Forum 2017 opens in Davos, Mary Robinson says that millions of people feel left behind…Jan 17, 2017Jan 17, 2017
2017: a year for hard questions and honest answersLooking ahead to the hard choices facing the world in 2017, our Chair Kofi Annan calls on leaders to be honest with their people and…Jan 4, 2017Jan 4, 2017
Acting together to secure a sustainable futureIn a world of rising intolerance, Mary Robinson draws courage from leaders working to tackle the global challenge of climate change.Nov 30, 2016Nov 30, 2016
Overcoming obstacles on the path to peaceRicardo Lagos, former President of Chile, draws on personal experience when he reflects on Colombia’s path to peace and the tensions…Jul 29, 2016Jul 29, 2016
When the Security Council fails, the United Nations failsTo mark the first World Humanitarian Summit, five Elders are joined by Amnesty International and the Global Centre for the Responsibility…May 23, 2016May 23, 2016
After Paris: what next for climate action?Jenny Yates, Programme Director for The Elders, reflects on the signing of the Paris Agreement on climate change by 175 countries and…Apr 28, 2016Apr 28, 2016