Child marriage

Child marriage affects millions of girls worldwide. The Elders are bringing together organisations working locally, nationally and internationally to build a global partnership to end this harmful practice.

Côte d’Ivoire

The Elders are supporting healing and reconciliation in Côte d’Ivoire following months of post-election violence in which over 3,000 people were killed and hundreds of thousands displaced.

Cyprus

In response to over three decades of conflict and division between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, The Elders are supporting local initiatives working for reconciliation and peace at the grassroots level.

Korean Peninsula

The Elders hope to help improve inter-Korean relations, encourage dialogue on security and nuclear issues aimed at relaxing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, and highlight worsening humanitarian conditions in North Korea.

Middle East peace

After decades of peace process, there is still no peace. The Elders are supporting civil society action for an end to the conflict and lasting peace.

Sri Lanka

After a 26-year long internal conflict claimed more than 70,000 lives and displaced some one million people, Sri Lanka now faces the challenge of building an inclusive, multi-ethnic state and pursuing accountability for all violations committed during the conflict.

Sudan & South Sudan

Millions of lives depend on sustaining the fragile peace between North and South Sudan. Meanwhile, both countries face serious governance, economic and humanitarian challenges, internal conflict and instability.

Zimbabwe

The Elders support efforts to build a stable, prosperous and secure future for the people of Zimbabwe.