The Kofi Annan Foundation is often asked to intervene in crises as an impartial independent advocate, facilitator or mediator. In recent years we have provided such counsel to Burkina Faso, Colombia, Iraq, Kenya, Myanmar, and Senegal, among other countries. The Foundation provides policy support based on thematic and country monitoring and analysis, aided by an informal network of national leaders, multilateral organisations, business leaders, international NGOs, and civil society activists, including women’s groups and faith organisations.
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
Sustainable Development Goal 16: A tool for a fairer, more peaceful world
I recently participated in a consultation organised by International IDEA and the Community of Democracies on the UN’s sustainable development goal #16. That goal calls...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 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
Statement by Kofi Annan on the Crisis in the Maldives
I am gravely concerned about the undemocratic assault on the institutions of the Maldives by President Yameen and his Government. I condemn...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 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
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
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