The Elders have issued a statement condemning the reported killing by Israeli forces of more than a dozen people who were attempting to deliver relief supplies to the Gaza strip by sea.
Desmond Tutu issues a statement following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, calling on governments and individuals around the world to lend support to the country's people in the months and years ahead.
In a letter to the International Herald Tribune Mabel van Oranje, CEO of The Elders, argues that while there are risks associated with providing enhanced aid to Zimbabwe, the risks related to the failure of its government are far higher. This letter first appeared in The International Herald Tribune and The Boston Globe.