A selection of the work and commitments of the late Kofi Annan that fell outside of the Foundations’ main projects.
The Elders urge end of Yemen blockade to avert further humanitarian crisis
This news release originally appeared on the website of The Elders. The Elders today called on Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners...Read More
Campaign for Our World: The Courage for Positive Change
The following is a transcript of the keynote speech given by Kofi Annan at the AdAsia Summit on 10 November 2017. Distinguished...Read More
Transparency Is a Powerful Tool
This article originally appeared in the Süddeutsche Zeitung on 5 November 2017 Mr. Annan, why is Africa so poor? Africa isn’t poor. It’s...Read More
Leadership and Governance for the Challenges of the 21st Century
The following is a transcript of the speech given by Kofi Annan at the 2017 Junior Chamber International (JCI). Distinguished delegates, ladies and...Read More
The Elders stand in solidarity with Pope Francis on peace, refugees, climate
The Elders met His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican on Monday 6 November to express their appreciation and support for his...Read More
The Elders applaud Palestinian reconciliation; renew call for end to blockade of Gaza
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders warmly welcomed the reconciliation agreement reached by Fatah and...Read More
The Elders deplore US decertification of Iran nuclear deal as threat to peace
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders today deplored in the strongest terms the decision of...Read More
The Elders express dismay at United States and Israel withdrawal from UNESCO
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders today expressed dismay over the announcements by the United...Read More
The Elders call for dialogue and restraint over Catalonia crisis
This news release originally appeared on the website of The Elders. The Elders today expressed their deep concern at the recent violent...Read More
The Elders urge strong multilateral response to DPRK nuclear tensions
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. Following the recent nuclear test and missile launches by the Democratic...Read More