The Elders
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No nation should be above the law. Impunity must not be normalised. Speaking at Columbia University University, Mary Robinson urges us to reject a world ruled by force, underscoring The Elders’ call to leaders at #UNGA to stand up for the international rule of law.
The Elders20,061 views • 4 days ago
“Palestine could literally disappear. The EU countries have to realise their responsibility. It’s on their watch.” Returning from the Middle East, Mary Robinson, Hina Jilani and Helen Clark met with EU officials and diplomats in Brussels to call for an end to trade with illegal Israeli settlements. Read their statement here:
The Elders61,265 views • 2 months ago
“It’s no longer a matter of individual settlers. It’s now a policy. It’s a policy of getting rid of Palestinians from villages and literally obliterating the West Bank.” Mary Robinson spoke to Isa Soares on CNN about her recent visit to the Middle East, alongside fellow Elders Helen Clark, Graça Machel and Hina Jilani, and their conclusion that the Israeli government aims to make Palestine disappear. Watch a clip below ⬇️
The Elders50,629 views • 2 months ago
“We need leaders to take seriously that we are in a crisis. And when you're in a crisis, you have to be in crisis mode to deal with it. The Elders strongly support phasing out fossil fuels.” Mary Robinson as the 'March to #EndFossilFuels' begins in #NYC. #FastFairForever
The Elders285,745 views • 3 years ago
Elders’ Chair Mary Robinson says President Biden should not continue to provide arms to Israel. “The United States can influence Israel by not continuing to provide arms… The Government of Prime Minister Netanyahu is on the wrong side of history, completely. It’s making the United States complicit in reducing a people to famine.” President Donald J. Trump Senator Peter Welch Senator Chris Coons Chris Murphy 🟧 Sen. Dan Sullivan Sen. Susan Collins Senator Dick Durbin Kirsten Gillibrand Ed Markey Senator Tim Kaine Senator Ben Cardin Sheldon Whitehouse Bob Casey Sen. Bernie Sanders Senator Chris Van Hollen Elizabeth Warren #CeasefireNOW
The Elders130,350 views • 2 years ago
“Every region has a responsibility to be part of the international efforts to restrain any state, including Israel, from undermining international law.” On a visit to the Middle East, Hina Jilani, Mary Robinson, Helen Clark and Graça Machel witnessed how policies under the Israeli government are aimed at making Palestine disappear. Read the Elders’ statement in full here ➡️
The Elders13,565 views • 2 months ago
“We want women leaders to urge that we have a ceasefire because you cannot fight a crime with a crime”: Mary Robinson joins Amina J Mohammed & fellow women leaders to call for a ceasefire in #Gaza & fresh efforts for a lasting two-state solution. #WomenForPeace #Israel #Palestine
The Elders101,400 views • 2 years ago
“The Israeli government is encouraging this blatant settler violence. And there’s complete impunity and no accountability.” Mary Robinson spoke to BBC News (World) about settler violence in the West Bank and the need for EU states to act now to suspend trade with illegal settlements.
The Elders11,353 views • 2 months ago
“The multilateral system is being weakened by the countries that created it.” Juan Manuel Santos spoke to @aljazeeraenglish about Colombia, lessons from the FARC agreement and the weakening of the international rule of law on the world stage. Listen to the full interview here:
The Elders18,368 views • 3 months ago
“Having faith in the future is what moves a society.” In an in-depth and deeply personal conversation with Fix The News, Juan Manuel Santos shares insights into what it took to build the Colombian peace process and reflects on the lack of long-term leadership today. Listen to the full episode:
The Elders14,444 views • 3 months ago
“Either we make peace with nature, or nature will destroy us.” Juan Manuel Santos and Mary Robinson were honoured to meet with the indigenous Kogui community in Santa Marta, Colombia. Their conversations on the environment, conflict and peace were a valuable reminder that we must protect nature to protect ourselves.
The Elders14,787 views • 4 months ago
