A selection of the work and commitments of the late Kofi Annan that fell outside of the Foundations’ main projects.
The Elders warn against escalation to ‘uncontrollable war’ in Syria
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders expressed their deep alarm at the prospect of a...Read More
The Elders mourn the death of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
The Elders’ statement on the passing of South African anti-Apartheid campaigner and former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. This news release originally appeared...Read More
The Elders warn against US, Russian nuclear strategy escalation
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders warned today that new nuclear doctrines and defence rhetoric...Read More
The Elders hold talks with Saudi Arabia’s leaders on regional security
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders welcomed Saudi Arabia’s impressive social and economic reforms, and...Read More
The Elders urge Bulgaria to use EU Presidency for greater action on refugee resettlement
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders have urged Bulgaria to use its tenure as holder...Read More
The Elders call for urgent action on political and humanitarian crises in DR Congo
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders called on all political actors in the Democratic Republic...Read More
2018: Building a world Madiba would be proud of
This statement was originally published on the website of the Elders. We live in troubled and turbulent times. The last twelve months...Read More
The Elders meet President Macron, applaud French climate leadership
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders visited Paris from 11-12 December to meet President Emmanuel...Read More
The Elders condemn US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital as grave risk to peace
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders. The Elders today condemned US President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to...Read More
The Elders condemn Libya slave auctions, demand migrants’ rights respected
This news release originally appeared on the website of the Elders on 21 November 2017. The Elders today strongly condemned “slave auctions” of...Read More