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Elders discuss trust and truth-seeking in Cyprus

Desmond Tutu, Lakhdar Brahimi and Jimmy Carter have concluded their visit to Cyprus, observing that talks on an agreement to reunify the island are making slow but steady progress. During their stay on the island the Elders met the leaders of both the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, and also held a public meeting to discuss issues of trust and truth-seeking in divided societies.

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Desmond Tutu, Lakhdar Brahimi and Jimmy Carter return to Cyprus

Three members of The Elders will visit Cyprus on 8-10 December 2009 to offer their support and encouragement to all those working for the reunification of the island.

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The Elders appeal directly to world leaders on climate change: “Strong leadership has never been more needed”

In personal letters to 192 Heads of State and Government, The Elders have called for a fair, ambitious and effective deal in Copenhagen that will lead to a legally binding agreement. Desmond Tutu, Kofi Annan, Gro Brundtland, Jimmy Carter, Mary Robinson and their fellow Elders urge leaders to attend the climate talks in person.

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Jimmy Carter addresses the 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions
07 Dec 2009
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The Elders' Climate Change Picnic
31 Oct 2009
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Encouraging progress in Cyprus
12 Sep 2009
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Calling for a greater role for women in Cyprus peace process
11 Sep 2009