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Sterling K. Brown and Jean Smart Honored at Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 LA Dinner Mar 27, 2024

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, brought together more than 650 LGBTQ+ advocates and supporters for its annual Los Angeles Dinner over the weekend. More →

First Lady Jill Biden to Keynote Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Los Angeles Dinner Mar 19, 2024

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, announced today that First Lady Jill Biden will give the keynote address at its annual Los Angeles dinner, which will be held on Saturday, March 23 at the Fairmount Century Plaza. More →

Global Leaders Sign Elders’ Open Letter Calling for Bold Action on Existential Threats Feb 15, 2024

Over 100 leading figures, led by members of The Elders and the Future of Life Institute, have issued an open letter calling on world leaders to take a bold new approach to address ‘catastrophic’ risks to humanity. More →

The Elders Call for Israel to Comply with ICJ Measures Jan 30, 2024

In a new statement, The Elders – including Mary Robinson, Ban Ki-moon, Graça Machel, and Gro Harlem Brundtland – are calling on Israel to comply with the International Court of Justice: More →

David Beckham Visits India With UNICEF Nov 29, 2023

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham travelled to India this month to meet children and adolescents, including girls who are bringing about change and innovation in their communities, and young women who have overcome barriers to help close gender gaps. More →

The Women's Media Center 2023 Women's Media Awards Honors Mariska Hargitay, Fredricka Whitfield and More Oct 27, 2023

THE WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER hosted their 2023 WOMEN’S MEDIA AWARDS on October 19th at the Whitby Hotel in New York City. More →

The Elders: Palestinian and Israeli Lives Must be Valued Equally in Global Response to Crisis Oct 26, 2023

The following is a statement from The Elders, a group of independent global leaders working for peace, justice and human rights, founded by Nelson Mandela and chaired by Mary Robinson: More →

Elders Warn of Consequences of “One-State Reality” in Israel and Palestine Jun 26, 2023

Following their visit to Israel and and Palestine, Mary Robinson and Ban Ki-moon warn that a ‘one-state reality’ is now rapidly extinguishing the prospect of a two-state solution. More →

The Elders Urge Global Co-Operation to Manage Risks and Share Benefits of AI Jun 6, 2023

The Elders are calling on world leaders to work together urgently on the design of strong international governance, to allow all humanity to take advantage of the opportunities of Artificial Intelligence (AI), while limiting the enormous risks. More →

Ava Max To Perform at the Human Rights Campaign 2023 Los Angeles Dinner Mar 23, 2023

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization — announced that singer-songwriter Ava Max will perform at the 2023 HRC Los Angeles Dinner on Saturday, March 25th at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. More →

The Elders Call for International Condemnation of Russia's New START Suspension Feb 24, 2023

On the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, The Elders call on all UN member states to condemn President Putin’s latest efforts to escalate his illegal war on Ukraine through suspending Russia’s participation in New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty). More →

Human Rights Campaign President Opens a New Chapter for HRC, Demanding Change, Equality and Liberation for All Feb 7, 2023

On Saturday evening, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, hosted its Greater New York Dinner. More →

Human Rights Campaign to Honor Award-Winning Actress Ariana DeBose and Artist Kehinde Wiley at the 2023 Greater New York Dinner Jan 30, 2023

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization – announced that it will honor Academy Award-winning actress Ariana DeBose with the HRC Visibility Award and artist Kehinde Wiley with the HRC National Equality Award at the 2023 Greater New York Dinner. More →

The Women’s Media Center 2022 Women’s Media Awards Nov 21, 2022

THE WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER hosted their 2022 WOMEN’S MEDIA AWARDS on November 17th at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →

Honorees Announced for The Women's Media Center's 2022 Women’s Media Awards Nov 14, 2022

Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem — the Co-Founders of The WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER — announce the honorees for the 2022 Women’s Media Awards, to be held on Thursday, November 17th, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →

The Elders Stress Neutrality on Ukraine Cannot be an Option Following Kyiv Visit Aug 18, 2022

The Elders call for increased international support for Ukraine and stress that neutrality is not a moral option in the face of continued Russian aggression. More →

Jessie J Performs at Human Rights Campaign Greater New York Dinner May 3, 2022

Saturday night, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, hosted its Greater New York Dinner. More →

Human Rights Campaign Announces 2022 Greater New York Dinner Apr 21, 2022

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization – has announced that it will honor revered British actress Golda Rosheuvel with the Equality Award at the 2022 HRC Greater New York Dinner. More →

Brandi Carlile To Be Honored At Human Rights Campaign 2022 Los Angeles Dinner Mar 11, 2022

The Human Rights Campaign will honor six-time Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile with the Visibility Award at its 2022 Los Angeles Dinner on Saturday night, which will be presented by Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle. More →

The Elders Call for a Criminal Tribunal to Investigate Alleged Crime of Aggression in Ukraine Mar 7, 2022

The Elders today call for a special criminal tribunal to investigate the alleged crime of aggression in Ukraine, and hold President Putin to account for the invasion of Ukraine’s sovereign territory. More →

The Elders Deplore Putin’s Nuclear Escalation and Urge Continued NATO Restraint Mar 1, 2022

The Elders today denounced President Vladimir Putin’s decision to place Russia’s strategic nuclear arsenal on “special alert” status as a reckless escalation of the conflict in Ukraine that underscores the existential threat posed to humanity by nuclear weapons. More →

The Elders Condemn Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine as a Reckless Threat to World Peace Feb 25, 2022

The Elders today condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a flagrant violation of the United Nations Charter and a reckless, unjustifiable act of aggression that threatens to destabilise world peace and security. More →

The Elders Warn Civilians Will Pay the Price if Diplomacy Fails in Ukraine Crisis Jan 26, 2022

The Elders today warned that innocent civilians will pay the price for political failure if the current tensions over Ukraine continue to escalate, and urged all parties to work in good faith for a peaceful solution through dialogue. More →

Women’s Media Center Announces First WMC Exceptional Journalism Awards Recognizing Outstanding Journalism by Diverse Women Storytellers Dec 15, 2021

WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER Co-Founders Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem, have announced that THE WOMEN’S MEDIA CENTER will host the first-ever WMC EXCEPTIONAL JOURNALISM AWARDS, recognizing outstanding journalism by diverse women storytellers. More →

The Elders Call on African Leaders to Push for Urgent Ceasefire in Ethiopia Dec 3, 2021

The Elders today urged African leaders to intervene to stop the conflict in Ethiopia escalating into a regional crisis and an even worse humanitarian disaster. More →

The Elders Deplore Dereliction of Leadership at COP26 Nov 22, 2021

Following the conclusion of COP26 in Glasgow, The Elders express their deep disappointment that world leaders have not yet had the courage to head off the worst impacts of the climate crisis. More →

The Elders Urge Leaders to Act on Climate as IPCC Assessment Lays Bare Unprecedented Crisis Aug 11, 2021

Responding to the new report from the world’s foremost scientific authority on climate change – the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders said: More →

The Elders: The UN and AU Must Act Now to Prevent Famine and End Atrocities in Tigray, Ethiopia Jun 15, 2021

The Elders today called on the UN Security Council and the African Union to take urgent steps to address the unfolding humanitarian and human rights crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia, which poses a clear threat to regional peace and security in the Horn of Africa. More →

The Elders Warn Myanmar Risks State Failure Without Significant Increase in International Pressure Jun 2, 2021

The Elders today called on the international community to intensify pressure on the military leadership in Myanmar to prevent the country descending into endemic violence and state failure. More →

UK Nuclear Announcement ‘Shocking and Alarming’ Warn The Elders Mar 17, 2021

Following the release by the UK government of its Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders said: More →