Media Releases
Elders discuss trust and truth-seeking in Cyprus
10/12/2009
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.
Desmond Tutu, Lakhdar Brahimi and Jimmy Carter return to Cyprus
03/12/2009
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.
The Elders appeal directly to world leaders on climate change: “Strong leadership has never been more needed”
30/11/2009
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.
The Elders call on Sri Lankan government to protect rights of civilians displaced by conflict
26/11/2009
The Elders have made a direct appeal to the President of Sri Lanka to protect the rights of civilians displaced after the government’s defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in May.
The Elders enlist their grandchildren’s help on climate change
01/11/2009
As the world prepares for historic climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, The Elders, a group of eminent global leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela, have issued an urgent message to world leaders: take part in the talks and deliver a fair, ambitious, binding and effective deal.
Martti Ahtisaari joins The Elders
21/09/2009
Desmond Tutu today announced that Nobel Laureate and former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari will join The Elders.
Muhammad Yunus steps down
21/09/2009
Muhammad Yunus, who joined the Elders in 2007, has announced he will step down.
Cyprus peace process going well, but facing challenges
11/09/2009
The Elders have concluded a four day visit to Ankara, Athens and Cyprus where they found strong willingness and desire to solve the Cyprus problem by officials in all locations.
The Elders begin regional visit to support Cyprus peace process
08/09/2009
A delegation from The Elders will begin a four day visit to Turkey, Greece and Cyprus today to urge regional support and encouragement for the peace process in Cyprus.
Elders return to Cyprus as peace process enters second phase
02/09/2009
Three members of The Elders plan to visit Cyprus on 10-11 September. The delegation, to be led by Elders chairman Desmond Tutu of South Africa, will also include former UN Special Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi and former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Brundtland.