Denis Mukwege joins The Elders March 26, 2024, Media release: The Elders today welcome Dr Denis Mukwege, the Congolese gynaecologist and Nobel Peace Laureate, as the newest member of their group. Denis Mukwege, 69, is a globally respected expert on conflict-related sexual violence and an outspoken advocate for the rights of survivors, and the […]
The Elders Call for Global Consistency Upholding Human Rights & Ending State Violence
The Elders stand in solidarity with Iran protests and demand an end to state violence globally Statement: The Elders today call for global consistency in upholding human rights, including women’s rights to self-expression and bodily autonomy, and freedoms of expression and assembly, urging all states to live up to their obligations under national and international […]
The Elders Warn G20: Your Failure of Leadership is Worsening Global Crises
The Elders’ Statement ~ October 19th, 2022 The Elders today challenge G20 leaders to do their job: to rise above their differences and find consensus on the leadership needed to tackle the inter-connected crises facing humanity. They call on the G20 to build on the group’s original purpose of bringing countries together to address serious […]