A selection of the work and commitments of the late Kofi Annan that fell outside of the Foundations’ main projects.
The Elders urge all sides to cooperate with East African Community efforts to resolve Burundi conflict
The Elders welcome the planned resumption of the Inter-Burundian Dialogue as part of ongoing efforts to resolve the current crisis in Burundi....Read More
The Elders Welcome Former President of Chile Ricardo Lagos as Newest Member
Former President of Chile Ricardo Lagos to join The Elders The Elders are delighted to announce that Ricardo Lagos, former President of...Read More
IMD’s Orchestrating Winning Performance Welcomes Kofi Annan
IMD’s Orchestrating Winning Performance welcomes Kofi Annan The former UN leader calls for pressure on politicians to anticipate change By Michèle Laird...Read More
The Elders troubled by UK’s vote to leave the European Union
LONDON, 25 June 2016 The Elders troubled by UK’s vote to leave the European Union The Elders today expressed deep regret and...Read More
The Elders welcome announcement of terms for ceasefire in Colombia
London, 23 June 2016 The Elders welcome announcement of terms for ceasefire in Colombia The Elders welcome the announcement of the agreement...Read More
Nuclear security in a changing world
In these troubled times it seems threats to our security come from all corners, but not everyone feels insecure about the same...Read More
The Elders welcome Myanmar’s new civilian government
The Elders warmly welcome the assumption of office by Myanmar’s new civilian government led by the National League for Democracy (NLD), following...Read More
Forest for the Future
At a conference hosted by Form Ghana and Nyenrode Business University, Kofi Annan delivered a keynote speech on the needs and challenges...Read More
An Inclusive Commonwealth
In Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day, Kofi Annan spoke about this year’s theme: An Inclusive Commonwealth, and what that represents. ——— Your...Read More
Kofi Annan on the vision of a world free of landmines
Kofi Annan delivered these remarks at the High Level Pledging conference on the landmine convention in Geneva on 2 March 2016. —————————————————–...Read More