The Elders Foundation

STATEMENT: The Elders urge immediate end to Israel’s attacks on Gaza and resumption of ceasefire. At this dangerous time, political leaders from across the world should support the initiative by Arab states for Gaza’s recovery and transition. Read statement in full: https://lnkd.in/egcvDkye

The Elders are looking for an exceptional individual to contribute to the planning and organisation of all operational and logistical elements of Elders’ meetings, trips and events. Full job description and application details via: https://lnkd.in/evvVWJnc

This International Women’s Day, Elders reiterate their call for a woman to be the next head of the United Nations. Women have fought for the right to vote, to work, to lead. But the gender gap remains, and we need to break the glass ceiling at the highest level. #IWD2025, #MadameSG, #1for8billion

Ahead of International Women's Day, Elbegdorj Tsakhia reiterates the Elders' support for the next UN Secretary-General to be a woman. ✉ Read his reflections on the changing geopolitical landscape in our March newsletter.

Read Helen Clark's remarks at the Tokyo Conference 2025, where she warned that rising nuclear risks and the breakdown of multilateral cooperation are threatening global security. https://lnkd.in/gKQWtV8t

Africa can lead the way to reforming the United Nations. Today, we're sharing Johnson Sirleaf's piece "As the UN turns 80, Africa can lead the way on Security Council reform." In it, The Nobel Prize recipient and member of The Elders Foundation makes the case as to why reform is needed to address Africa's lack of representation on the Security Council - a historical injustice. Sirleaf reminds us that the only reform to the UN - council expansion in the 1960s - originated from the UN General Assembly. In order to reform, African countries in the General Assembly - as well as nations from all around the world - can once again effect change. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eksNy2rS #UNCharterReform

The world cannot reward Russia's aggression. Any peace negotiations must include Ukraine if justice is to be delivered. Juan Manuel Santos says: “Three years on from Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Elders reaffirm our solidarity with the courageous Ukrainian people and President Zelenskyy as the country’s democratically elected leader. The conflict is entering a critical phase. Ukraine’s direct participation in any peace talks is absolutely essential. A settlement negotiated by the USA and Russia alone cannot deliver the justice, accountability and security guarantees that Ukraine deserves after three years of Russian aggression and atrocity crimes. Other European countries also need to be involved. The whole world will pay a terrible price if Russia’s crime of aggression is rewarded. Ukraine’s allies in Europe and beyond must stand firm and insist on a credible path to inclusive peace talks, where sovereignty and international law are paramount.” https://lnkd.in/eF3rjuhk

Misinformation during COVID-19 undermined trust and unity. With future pandemic threats inevitable, The Elders urge leaders to develop strategies to counter false information and ensure science drives the policy response. Read the full paper: https://lnkd.in/eSdpEFXm

“That idea will not fly.” In an interview with BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet at the recent Munich Security Conference, Juan Manuel Santos discusses Trump’s remarks on Gaza plans and the alarming erosion of international norms caused by ongoing conflicts across the world.

Global pandemic preparedness must be built on equity, not empty promises. Pandemics don’t know borders. The Elders urge leaders to ensure fair access to vaccines, treatments and funding, Protection from pandemics requires true solidarity. https://lnkd.in/eSdpEFXm