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Our world faces a set of threats that put all humanity at risk. But with courage and determination they can be overcome. Join our call for bold, long-view leadership that goes beyond short-term politics. Sign the open letter: #LongviewLeadership

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Mary Robinson as #COP26 concludes:“COP26 has made some progress, but nowhere near enough to avoid climate disaster. While millions around the world are already in crisis, not enough leaders were in crisis mode. People will see this as a historically shameful dereliction of duty.”

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The multilateral system is under unprecedented attack. Leading powers, including the US, are threatening to undermine critical efforts to tackle global challenges, from the #climatecrisis to nuclear #nonproliferation . The Elders' Statement: #NextGenTrade

Attacks on multilateral system threaten global peace and security

The Elders' statement on the unprecedented attack on multilateralism

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"Let us stand and be counted in solidarity with all those working to build a world where every woman is able to give full expression to her potential and ambitions without the fear of violence." – Graça Machel. #JusticeForAll #MeToo #Beijing25 #GBV

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"Evil doesn't have the last word... Joy and laughter, caring and compassion; those are what prevail in the end." - Desmond Tutu at the founding of The Elders, July 2007.

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We are shocked and deeply saddened at the passing of our dear friend, colleague and Chair, Kofi Annan. Statement:

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The Elders call for immediate compliance by #Israel with #ICJ provisional measures. Click 'Show more' to read the statement in full: The Elders call for Israel to comply immediately with the provisional measures ordered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to protect…

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Gro Harlem Brundtland joins @BtSIsrael 's Nadav Weiman - a former @IDF soldier – for a conversation on the realities of Israel’s #occupation of the #WestBank , the threat of #annexation and why peace depends on justice and human rights for #Palestinians .

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“Hope is the most precious commodity that humanity possesses.” - Graça Machel From 12 July 2021, The Elders will embark on a week of online talks and discussions about the global state of #hope . Take part with #StateOfHope and at

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"Challenge the toxic, machismo mentalities that foster the acceptance of #ViolenceAgainstWomen ." @RicardoLagos argues that the normalisation of gender-based violence in Latin America & the Carribean must be disrupted. #16Days #JusticeForAll #VAWG

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With reports of arrests, beatings & abductions in Zimbabwe, The Elders call for an immediate end to violence, & emphasise the fight against #COVID19 should be rooted in respect for human rights. As the scale of #ZimbabweanLivesMatter shows, dialogue & reform are urgently needed.

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“Myanmar’s regional neighbours have the levers in their hands to change the trajectory of this crisis. Now is the time to use them.” – Ban Ki-moon. We call on #ASEAN to hold #Myanmar ’s military authorities accountable. Statement:

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How the #Escaz úAgreement could bring together #ClimateAction & #HumanRights in Latin America and the Caribbean: #COP25 #AcuerdoDeEscaz ú

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On this day in 1990, our founder Nelson Mandela walked free after 27 years’ imprisonment. In today’s troubling and turbulent times, The Elders continue to look to #Madiba for hope, inspiration and courage. #WalkToFreedom #MandelaRelease

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Environmental defenders and indigenous activists face grave threats to their life and liberty. Latin American & Carribean leaders can tackle this by ratifying the #Escaz úAgreement. Read Zeid Raad Al Hussein’s op-ed: #EscazuNow #COP25

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Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, comments on South Africa's case against Israel at the @CIJ_ICJ : "South Africa has shown moral leadership in bringing its application to the ICJ under the Genocide Convention, to protect the Palestinian people in Gaza. It is right and proper…

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Governments and citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean can accelerate progress on #ClimateAction , protect #HumanRights and increase #AccessToJustice by ratifying the #Escaz úAgreement. Read Zeid Raad Al Hussein’s ( @raad_zeid ) op-ed: #EscazuNow #COP25

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The Elders call for suspension of arms transfers to Israel to end Gaza atrocities. Click 'Show more' to read the statement in full. The Elders today call on political leaders who have influence to use their leverage to end Israel’s atrocities in Gaza by suspending arms sales,…

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Mary Robinson reacts to the release of the draft text at #COP28 : “It is not good enough to say you recognise and respect the science but then fail to take heed of its dire warnings in the collective action you commit to. It is not good enough to note with ‘alarm and serious…

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The Elders se enorgullece de dar la bienvenida al grupo a @JuanManSantos , ex Presidente de Colombia y Premio Nobel de la Paz, quien nos ayudará a proseguir nuestra labor en pos de la paz, la justicia y los derechos humanos:

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“The #G20 nations need to be the determined enablers and catalysts of a just climate economic transition." - Ban Ki-moon The Elders call on G20 leaders to take #ClimateAction and deliver on commitments to support poorer nations & communities with a just transition. #COP25

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"Men and boys cannot remain silent. They must speak out against rape, speak out against victim blaming and demand accountability." –Zeid Raad Al Hussein ( @raad_zeid ) calls on men & boys to stand together with women’s movements to end sexual violence. #16Days #JusticeForAll #VAWG

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In an address to the UN Security Council, Ban Ki-moon calls for action to protect #Myanmar ’s civilian population from atrocities. #UNSC #R2P #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

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“The young people have asked us to stand with them.” – Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders. The Elders stand in solidarity with @gretathunberg and all young people calling for #ClimateAction this September. #FridaysForFuture #ClimateStrike @MaryRobinsonCtr @Fridays4future

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The Elders are deeply saddened at the passing of our founding Chair and dear friend Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Leah and their family.

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In the USA alone, the cost of intimate partner violence exceeds $8.3bn/year. Governments have a financial and moral interest in addressing #ViolenceAgainstWomen . Read Hina Jilani on the business case for closing the justice gap: #16Days #JusticeForAll

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Important discussions on international solidarity and #Ukraine ’s security with @ZelenskyyUa today during The Elders’ visit to Kyiv.

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“If the voices of women aren't recognised & respected- if there is not a survivor-centred legal approach to rape cases- claims of transparency & inclusion in the judicial system can't be taken seriously.” –Mary Robinson. Read more: #16Days #JusticeForAll

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We call on the international community to intensify pressure on the military leadership in #Myanmar to prevent the country descending into endemic violence and state failure. Statement:

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"Only when intersectional #ClimateJustice is applied to every aspect of society, ensuring equity and improving people’s lives, can we shape a liveable future for our planet." @theocmouze blogs today for @TheElders : #EarthDay2020 #AllOfUs

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“We need leaders to take seriously that we are in a crisis. And when you're in a crisis, you have to be in crisis mode to deal with it. The Elders strongly support phasing out fossil fuels.” Mary Robinson as the 'March to #EndFossilFuels ' begins in #NYC . #FastFairForever

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Helen Clark welcomes the decision of several @UNRWA donors to maintain funding so vital humanitarian assistance can still reach the people of #Gaza .

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“El Acuerdo de Escazú pone los derechos humanos en el centro de la #crisisclim ática." – Mary Robinson. The Elders recomienda a los países de América Latina y el Caribe que ratifiquen el #AcuerdodeEscaz ú (1/5). #Acci ónClimática #DerechosTerritorialesAhora

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Elders’ Chair Mary Robinson says President Biden should not continue to provide arms to Israel. “The United States can influence Israel by not continuing to provide arms… The Government of Prime Minister Netanyahu is on the wrong side of history, completely. It’s making the…

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"The existential risks of climate change and nuclear war are increasing just as the decision-making frameworks to address them are unravelling." – Ban Ki-moon warns of the need to work together to overcome the global challenges we all face. #DoomsdayClock

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“On behalf of The Elders, I commend you because you’re speaking truth to power.” Chair of The Elders Mary Robinson offers solidarity and strength to the youth mobilising for climate action. #FridaysForFuture #schoolstrike4climate

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Today, #KofiAnnan is laid to rest in his home country of #Ghana . We remember his life and legacy and pay tribute to Kofi’s “stubborn optimism” to make the world a better place. #RIPKofiAnnan

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The Elders reiterate their call on donors to resume funding for @UNRWA immediately, in the face of an ever-worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. No other organisation can meet the humanitarian needs of Gazans at the scale #UNRWA can. Defunding UNRWA and its vital services…

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In just over four months in #Gaza , there have been more #children , more journalists, more medical personnel, and more @UN staff killed than anywhere in the world during a conflict. It is with profound regret that I must now inform you that @UNRWA has reached a breaking point,…

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We are closely monitoring the situation in #Zimbabwe following the arrest of an opposition activist and local journalist. Inclusive dialogue and national renewal is only possible in a climate of transparency, trust, freedom of speech and rule of law.

Zimbabwean police confirm arrest of Ngarivhume, Chin'ono - SABC News - Breaking news, special...

The Zimbabwean Republic Police have confirmed the arrest of opposition leader, Jacob Ngarivhume and journalist Hopewell Chin'ono.

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The world needs #hope , now, more than ever. The Elders' State of Hope: take part with #StateOfHope and at

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Mary Robinson and First Minister @NicolaSturgeon discussed the idea of #ClimateJustice and holding leaders to account in the final days of #COP26 . We need clear and ambitious leadership from across the world at this crucial hour.

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Today, for #IWD2020 , Ban Ki-moon explains how his mother inspired him: “My mother… used to tell me about the dangers for women giving birth." To find out who else inspired the Elders this #InternationalWomensDay read more #HeForShe #Health4All

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"We must transform the conditions that make #ViolenceAgainstWomen possible." Gro Brundtland outlines the institutional obstacles preventing women from accessing their justice needs. #16Days #JusticeForAll

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Great visit with Chief Minister @ArvindKejriwal & Health Minister @SatyendarJain to see #Mohalla clinics delivering free healthcare in #Delhi . #UHC #HealthForAll

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Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, reacts to the final COP28 agreement: “The COP28 agreement, while signalling the need to bring about the end of the fossil fuel era, falls short by failing to commit to a full fossil fuel phase out. If 1.5°C is our ‘North Star’, and science…

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We are gravely alarmed by reports of growing unrest & intimidation across #Zimbabwe . @edmnangagwa ’s govt has responsibility to manage the economy in a just & efficient way, and must listen to voices of civil society so crisis can be resolved peacefully.

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Nelson Mandela founded The Elders on this day 12 years ago to “foster agreement where there is conflict and inspire hope where there is despair.” Discover more about his vision for The Elders this #MandelaDay : #MandelaMile

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6 years

We are delighted to announce Mary Robinson has been appointed as new Chair of The Elders. Read more:

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"Feminism doesn't mean excluding men, it's about being more inclusive of women and — in this case — acknowledging the role they can play in tackling #ClimateChange ." –Mary Robinson. #ClimateEmergency #FridaysForFuture

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"No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love." – Nelson Mandela #FightRacism #IDERD

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We are deeply concerned at recent violence in #Catalonia & call for a peaceful resolution through dialogue. #Spain

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President Jimmy Carter inspecting the solar panels he had installed on the roof of the White House in 1979. Happy 96th birthday to our dear friend and Emeritus Elder.

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We call on President @JoeBiden to reverse the decision taken by the former Trump Administration to redesignate #Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. Statement:

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The expiry of New START "would not only eliminate remaining constraints on deployed nuclear arsenals, but also remove the monitoring and inspection capabilities which have provided both sides with increased transparency regarding nuclear capability." –Ban Ki-moon. #DoomsdayClock

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Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, calls on all leaders at #COP28 to stop funding what is harming us and start supporting what is needed to secure a liveable future for all. Read The Elders' calls to action in full:

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"It is vital to support women activists who are working on the front lines, ensuring they are receiving the funds and support to safely do their work." –Gro Harlem Brundtland #16Days #JusticeForAll #VAWG #JusticeForWomen

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“The UK government committed to hosting an inclusive COP, but this has not been borne out. We are missing some of the most vital voices: indigenous people, people from the Global South and those on the frontlines of this crisis." - Mary Robinson on under-representation at #COP26

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Mary Robinson warns US increasingly isolated over support for #Israel 's assault on #Gaza , ahead of today's @UN Security Council vote on humanitarian aid to Gaza. Click 'Show more' to read her comment in full. "President Biden’s support for Israel’s indiscriminate bombing of…

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Media briefing on #Mohalla clinics and #UHC with Gro Brundtland, Ban Ki-moon, @ArvindKejriwal & @SatyendarJain . "This needs to happen all over India!" - Gro Brundtland.

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“We want women leaders to urge that we have a ceasefire because you cannot fight a crime with a crime”: Mary Robinson joins @AminaJMohammed & fellow women leaders to call for a ceasefire in #Gaza & fresh efforts for a lasting two-state solution. #WomenForPeace #Israel #Palestine

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"Desafíe las mentalidades tóxicas del machismo que fomentan la aceptación de la violencia contra las mujeres", escribe @RicardoLagos sobre la interrupción de la normalización de la violencia de género en América Latina y el Caribe: #16d ías

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"The Escazú Agreement places human rights at the heart of tackling the #ClimateCrisis .” – Mary Robinson. The Elders urge countries in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean to ratify the #Escaz úAgreement. (1/5) #ClimateAction #LandRightsNow

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“You are never too young to lead” – @KofiAnnan . #YouthDay #Journ éedelaJeunesse #D íadelaJuventud #WalkTogether

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“We don’t need to phase down coal, oil and gas. We need to phase out coal, oil and gas. We need to stop spending money on what is harming us.” Mary Robinson at the start of the @WomenDeliver conference on why a crisis mindset needs adopting on the #ClimateEmergency . #WD2023

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Mary Robinson calls on @POTUS to support demands for a ceasefire in #Gaza and allow #UNSC resolution to be passed. President Biden’s international leadership is critical to stopping the killing. #CeasefireNow

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We strongly condemn @POTUS ’ decision to withdraw the US from the #IranDeal and call on France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Russia, China and the European Union to sustain the #JCPOA ’s spirit and implementation. Read our statement:

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Today at #COP25 : Mary Robinson, Sophie Anderson of @xryouthus and @xiyebastida organiser of @f4f_nyc , discussed the creative resilience of young people around the world and why children & youth must be included in policy-making and solutions to the #ClimateCrisis .

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"If the US doesn't restrain Israel it will own the problem." - Mary Robinson calls for an urgent review of military assistance to #Israel over #Gaza atrocities, on @CNN / @IsaCNN . Read The Elders' statement in full:

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Ban Ki-moon visits a #Mohalla clinic delivering #HealthForAll in Delhi, as part of visit to advocate Universal Health Coverage in #India .

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“I implore all heads of state: do not go down in history as the leaders that could have stopped catastrophic climate change, but didn't.” - Mary Robinson on the final hours ahead at #COP26

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Ban Ki-moon warns of the increasing attacks on lawyers around the world, including from the highest levels of government. He calls on leaders to uphold #humanrights commitments & stop turning lawyers into political scapegoats. #IBAVT #JusticeForAll

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Today marks one year since our founding Chair and dear friend Archbishop Desmond Tutu passed away. A global icon of freedom, he showed the world how love, compassion and forgiveness could alter the course of history. His grace, humour and wisdom is greatly missed. #DesmondTutu

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“We need women in the rooms where decisions about our planet are being made." - Vanessa Nakate Women's leadership on the #ClimateCrisis is indispensable. Their voices must be heard and leaders must take inclusive climate action at #COP27 : #GenderDay

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“The people of Zimbabwe have endured terrible suffering for decades.” - Lakhdar Brahimi. The Elders voice concern amid reports of killings, arrests and intimidation of opposition and civil society figures and a shutdown of internet access: #Zimbabwe

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This year marked a time of great loss for The Elders, with the passing of our former Chair, Kofi Annan. Watch our tribute to his life and legacy.

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The Elders today welcome @DenisMukwege , Noble Peace Prize Laureate, to the group. A tireless campaigner on conflict-related sexual violence and human rights, his experience will bolster our push for courageous leadership on global challenges. Read more:

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We are delighted to welcome three new Elders to the group, as we continue to fulfil Mandela’s mandate: support courage where there is fear, foster agreement where this is conflict and inspire hope where there is despair.

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“Evil doesn't have the last word… it is joy, caring and compassion that prevail in the end.” As this challenging year draws to an end, we remember the #wisdom and #hope of our first Chair, Desmond Tutu, speaking at the launch of The Elders in 2007.

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The Elders pide al presidente @JoeBiden que revoque la designación de Cuba como estado patrocinador del terrorismo.

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Mary Robinson gives qualified welcome to weak #UNSC Resolution on #Gaza , but warns implementation is what really matters to saving lives. “Agreement on this weak and overdue UN Security Council Resolution is better than another US veto. But the test of the resolution’s success…

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We condemn @POTUS for withdrawing US from #ParisAgreement on #ClimateChange . No one country can dismantle it.

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The Elders stand in support with UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres , his efforts to prioritise saving lives in Israel and Palestine, and his insistence that all parties must respect international law. A quote from our Chair, Mary Robinson.

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The refusal of @realDonaldTrump to follow the norms and processes of a transition of power puts the functioning of US democracy at risk. Republican leaders must respect the verdict cast by the American people at the ballot box. Statement: #Election2020

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As #COP27 begins in Sharm-El-Sheikh in #Egypt , Mary Robinson explains why the world does not “have time for more empty words or hollow pledges.” She calls for urgent #ClimateActionNow : 🧵1/3… #COP27Egypt

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The #Escaz úAgreement provides a historic opportunity for #LAC to ensure public participation in environmental decision-making and #AccessToJustice in environmental matters. We urge LAC leaders to ratify the Escazú Agreement and #SignForTheEnvironment at #COP25

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Happy 98th birthday to President Jimmy Carter, one of the founding members of The Elders. A pioneering leader on renewable energy, President Carter installed solar panels on the roof of the White House in 1979. Many happy returns Mr President! #JimmyCarterBirthday

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"Let us stand and be counted in solidarity with all those working to build a world where every woman is able to give full expression to her potential and ambitions without the fear of violence." –Graça Machel. #16Days #GBV #EVAW #JusticeForAll #VAWG

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“It is young people like @theocmouze that have really raised the collective awareness of the acute intergenerational injustice of this #ClimateEmergency ." - Mary Robinson. Read Theo's #EarthDay2020 blog: #AllOfUs #EarthDay

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Liderança em justiça climática: Acordo de Escazú ajudará América Latina a corrigir desequilíbrio – Zeid Raad Al Hussein @raad_zeid . Ler em @jornaloglobo : (pagar para acessar) #COP25 #AcordoDeEscaz ú #Escaz úAgora

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Happy 75th Birthday to Graça Machel, our Deputy Chair and co-founder.

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Israel’s latest actions against Palestinian NGOs are an unacceptable assault on civil society which must be met by a firm response from international partners including the EU and United States: Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders. #StandWithThe6

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Mary Robinson arrives at #COP28 . “Countries must do more than offer superficial pledges. We need radical collaboration to ensure an ambitious response plan to the Global Stocktake. To protect the 1.5°C warming limit this requires a phase out of all fossil fuels.”

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“Let the audacity of our collective hope propel us forward as we demand governments act now, boldly and with urgency, on this existential threat.” Mary Robinson joins @vanessa_vash & millions around the world this wk marching to #EndFossilFuels . #FastFairForever #ClimateAction …

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Happy 95th birthday to our dear friend and Elder Emeritus Jimmy Carter!

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Our Chair Mary Robinson on @POTUS ' decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization. #COVID19

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Mary Robinson met #COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber. They agreed on there being no time to waste delivering an ambitious outcome. The Elders call on Parties at @COP28_UAE to unequivocally commit to phasing out all #FossilFuels , tripling renewables and ensuring a just transition.

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The Elders

@TheElders

2 years

The Elders condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine. All steps must be taken to avoid the conflict escalating into a nuclear confrontation with NATO forces. STATEMENT: #Ukraine

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The Elders

@TheElders

6 years

Great to meet President Obama today and talk about the inspiring Leaders we met at the @ObamaFoundation #ObamaLeaders program, as well as many important issues facing Africa and the world.

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The Elders

@TheElders

1 year

The Elders’ vision is of a world where people live in #peace , conscious of their common humanity and their shared responsibilities for each other, the planet and future generations. Learn more: #HumanRights #ClimateJustice 🧵1/7

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The Elders

@TheElders

2 years

As Archbishop Desmond Tutu is laid to rest in Cape Town, the Elders and members of their Advisory Council share their grief but also gratitude for a wonderful life and inspirational legacy. (thread)

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