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    Mar 17

    The Elders’ discussions explore some of the biggest challenges of our time, and consider the role of hope, compassion and empathy in the struggle for peace, justice and human rights. Watch the Elders and special guests discuss the issues:

    Headshot of Graça Machel. Quote says: "Hope is the most precious commodity that humanity possesses. #StateOfHope'
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  2. 18 hours ago

    It’s the most vulnerable - and least responsible - who are hardest hit by the . Leaders should heed today’s call from and invest in climate and resilience, including in early warning systems as a tool to reduce disaster risk.

    Ban Ki-moon headshot. Text says: “Leaders need to pay more attention to adaptation and invest wisely for future shocks.”
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  3. Mar 22

    At our recent Gathering on for women and girls, attendees agreed we need to see an increase in the number of women in senior positions within the justice system. Read other recommendations from The Elders in our policy paper:

    Drawing of women standing near scales of justice. Text says: The Elders call for the full inclusion of women in the justice sector at every level of decision-making.
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  4. Mar 18

    In our recent Gathering with , Hina Jilani called for social justice as well as legal justice to ensure “justice doesn’t have a question mark, but is something normal and achievable” for all. Read her full remarks:

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  5. Mar 18

    The Elders welcome the 's ruling that Russia must immediately suspend military operations in . We reiterate our Statement calling for an international investigation into the alleged crime of aggression >>>

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  6. Mar 16

    The ICJ ruling that Russia must immediately suspend military operations in is a welcome step towards accountability. Russia is legally bound to comply. The international community must be resolute in defending the international rules-based order.

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  7. Mar 16

    On 17 March at 1400 GMT, Mary Robinson joins an event hosted by and to discuss why a fairer, greener future for all is important and how more gender-inclusive decision making is needed in Africa at . Register to watch:

    Headshot of Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders.
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  8. Retweeted
    Mar 14

    Ban Ki-moon, now deputy chair of group of former world statespeople said countries faced stark choices as a result of the Ukraine 🇺🇦 war & , & must embrace energy instead of returning to

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  9. Mar 14

    "The bad, the evil, doesn't have the last word. It is ultimately goodness, laughter, joy, caring and compassion: those are what are going to prevail in the end" The words of Desmond Tutu, first Chair of The Elders, who continues to inspire hope in these troubled times.

    Remembering Archbishop Desmond Tutu
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  10. Mar 13

    "I am concerned that some European countries are considering how to address oil and energy shortages [by seeking] exports of some other [sources of] gas or oil.... These are very short term, unproductive ideas.” Ban Ki-moon on the consequences for of the

    ‘Fracking is dangerous’: Ban Ki-moon warns UK government over climate commitments
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  11. Mar 11

    “If world leaders can’t rise to the challenge of vaccine equity, they diminish hope that they will rise to the challenge of tackling the climate crisis”: Ban Ki-moon joins fellow Elders & over 100 global voices in a fresh call for vaccine equity.

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  12. Mar 9

    “If we allow crimes of aggression to go unchallenged, we are likely to see further violations... The international community must explore all options available to ensure accountability and justice.” - Mary Robinson

    Quote from Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders. Quote says: "Failure to hold President Putin accountable for his aggression against Ukraine will further undermine the rules-based international order."
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  13. Mar 9

    On 23 February, Zeid Raad Al Hussein spoke with civil society organisations at an event co-hosted with . The discussion covered solidarity and the need for more protection of civic space by the international community. Read more:

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  14. Mar 8

    Організація «Старійшини» закликає створити кримінальний трибунал для розслідування інкримінованого злочину агресії в Україні. 🇺🇦

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  15. Mar 8

    Организация «Старейшины» призывает к созданию уголовного трибунала для расследования предполагаемого преступления агрессии против . 🇷🇺

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    Mar 8

    “My generation is passionate about protecting our planet, but many of us aren’t equipped with adequate knowledge or skills to handle the problems we’ll soon inherit.” explains why “gender-equal climate education” is part of the solution

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  17. Mar 8

    In our latest Gathering, lawyer and activist Hina Jilani explores how ensuring for women and girls remains a challenge, but how hope can be found in reflecting on how far we have come. Read her speech:

    Hina Jilani quote: “The biggest challenge is to see that access to justice for all expands to social justice.”
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    Mar 8

    The gendered dimensions of climate change & its responses are still insufficiently addressed in either emerging climate finance architecture or in most countries’ strategies for climate mitigation & adaptation, writes Mary Robinson,

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  19. Mar 8

    Mary Robinson and Hina Jilani are joined by experts from the justice sector and equality movement in our Gathering to discuss steps needed to achieve access to . Watch the Gathering: Artwork:

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  20. Mar 8

    “Men must step up, and sometimes step aside, in favour of equality and justice.” - Zeid Raad Al Hussein Read The Elders’ recommendations to reform women's access to justice in our latest policy paper:

    Zeid Raad Al Hussein quote: “Men must make way for the meaningful representation of women at all levels of the justice system.”
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