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The Elders reaffirm support for Colombia’s peace process
… by Nelson Mandela in 2007 to work for peace, justice and human rights worldwide, recalled that three of their members were … peace they so richly deserve. ENDS For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of …
Isobel - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders urge Colombia to defend peace agreement against FARC dissidents
… of Colombians after decades of despair, violence and savage human rights abuses. The actions of these rogue FARC guerrillas … For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders urge a renewed commitment to the peace process in Syria
… must improve in the coming days and weeks.” For media inquiries, please contact William French, Head of … they have rights" Speaking from Davos to BBC Newsnight, Kofi Annan highlights the need for leadership and … refugee crisis in a debate with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein and the Director …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Media advisory: The Elders to visit Myanmar and Thailand from 12–18 December
Media advisory: The Elders to visit Myanmar and Thailand … Nations envoy; Hina Jilani , international human rights defender from Pakistan. In Chiang Mai, …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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In Colombia, it took courage to make peace. I worry Israel is choosing conflict instead
… importance of the rule of law and respect for universal human rights. Published in El Pais and Haaretz . … be done to increase women's presence and agency in peace mediation? 03 Nov 2020 …
gavin - 01/23/2023 - 14:16
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Elders bring backing for Kerry's peacemaking efforts
… soon in Washington, veteran commentators greeted the news with scepticism . However, three elder statesmen, … as “The Elders” and dedicated to working for peace and human rights around the world, claimed that Kerry’s … with their colleagues back home or speaking to the media, they were informed that all the phones were being …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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The Elders' statement on UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia
… President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said: "Too many innocent civilians have … For media inquiries, please contact Luke Upchurch, Director of …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Myanmar’s grassroots should have a role in national reforms, peace talks
… clinics, schools and expertise over several decades. This human capacity, inside Myanmar and in exile, is the very … Department, Karen Youth Organization, and Karen Human Rights Group. In Chiang Mai, they met the Women’s … will remain engaged with the democratisation process. Media inquiries: media@theElders.org …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Meet the women peacebuilders
… process. She is internationally active promoting women’s rights in Somalia. She is also the founder of Save Somali … Jessica is President of Equality Now, an international human rights organisation which works to end all forms of … rape as a form of genocide. She also held Rwandan media executives accountable for the role of the media in …
Anonymous (not verified) - 07/21/2022 - 10:31
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Moderation is key to working our differences out with respect
… Mandela in 2007, who work for peace, justice, and human rights. The Elders have just concluded our board … to make decisions, and the harsh and sometimes deceitful media prism through which these decisions are judged. …
gavin - 07/21/2022 - 10:31