We are stronger together: the transformative power of human connection
At the Social Good Summit in New York, Desmond Tutu and Mary Robinson reflect on their experience as social activists and discuss the new partnership to end child marriage.
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Traditions can change: ending child marriage
Elders Graça Machel, Mary Robinson and Desmond Tutu, who travelled to Ethiopia in June 2011 to bring together experts and activists working to end child marriage around the world, say we can end this harmful practice in one generation.
"I have confidence in the wisdom and judgement of the people of Cyprus to shape their own future."
The Elders' climate change picnic
In advance of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, the Elders enlisted their grandchildren to help convey the message that the world must act now to prevent climate catastrophe in the future.
Desmond Tutu's message to activists: Good will prevail
Desmond Tutu shares his words of encouragement for those fighting for what they believe to be right.
The Elders in the Middle East: Learning from the past, hearing from the future
On the first day of their visit to the Middle East, the Elders visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and paid tribute to the 6 million Jews who died in the Holocaust. In a lively meeting with a diverse group of young people from all over Israel, the Elders heard of the hope that unites them, and of the frustrations they have about their society.
My message to men
Desmond Tutu calls on men and boys to value the women in their community and to treat them with respect.
Elders meet Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders, October 2008
Three members of The Elders visited Cyprus to lend their support to the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities, and to commend Mr Demetris Christofias and Mr Mehmet Ali Talat for their efforts to reunify the island. The Elders urge the international community to embrace the fact that a lasting settlement is within reach, and to actively support the leaders and the peace process.
Elders visit Cyprus to support peace process, October 2008
Jimmy Carter, Desmond Tutu and Lakhdar Brahimi met young people from the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities to hear about their hopes for the future and to encourage both communities to live in peace.
Desmond Tutu speaking at The Elders' founding event
The Elders Chair, Archbishop Desmond Tutu describes the new organisation as global Elders for the global village - a group that understands the essential interdependence of all human beings.