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Jennifer Beals To Be Honored With Caritas Award Oct 6, 2016

The Irene Dunne Guild co-hosts the 2016 Caritas Gala in partnership with the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation board of trustees, Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills. More →

The Elders Urge New Compromise For Colombia Peace Deal Oct 6, 2016

The Elders respect the decision of the Colombian people who have voted not to accept the peace agreement negotiated between the government and the FARC guerrilla movement. More →

The Elders Condemn Aleppo Bombardments And Call For Humanitarian Aid Oct 5, 2016

The Elders today condemned the continued devastating attacks on civilian targets in the Syrian city of Aleppo by government forces and their Russian allies, and called for an immediate cessation to allow unimpeded access for humanitarian aid. More →

The Elders Mourn The Loss Of Shimon Peres Sep 30, 2016

The Elders today expressed their condolences at the passing of Shimon Peres, former President of Israel and Nobel Peace laureate, who has died at the age of 93. More →

Emma Watson Commemorates Two Years Of HeForShe Sep 27, 2016

Actor Emma Watson extolled the work of activists and asked them to recommit to gender equality at the UN Women HeForShe second anniversary event, held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. More →

Global Goals Awards Honor Champions For Women's And Girls' Rights Sep 26, 2016

The first annual UNICEF Global Goals Awards last week honoured a lawyer who fights against child marriage in Tanzania, a Syrian teen and Olympic swimmer who saved fellow refugees from drowning, and an organization that brings health care to vulnerable girls and women in Pakistan. More →

Emma Watson Helps Launch New UN Women HeForShe IMPACT Report Sep 22, 2016

At the sidelines of the 71st United Nations General Assembly this week, UN Women unveiled the first-ever HeForShe IMPACT 10×10×10 University Parity Report. More →

The Elders Hail Germany's Engagement On Refugee And Migration Issues Sep 14, 2016

The Elders this week welcomed Germany’s engagement and efforts on refugee and migration issues, and called for greater European and global responsibility-sharing as part of a wider, comprehensive approach. More →

Full Lineup Announced For Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Sep 9, 2016

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced the full lineup for the 20th annual HRC National Dinner set to take place this coming Saturday, September 10, 2016, in Washington, DC. More →

UN Women To Mark Second Anniversary Of HeForShe Movement Sep 9, 2016

To mark the second anniversary of UN Women's HeForShe Initiative, IMPACT 10×10×10 Champions: His Excellency Sauli Niinistö, President of Finland; Bob Moritz, Chairman of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited; and Samuel L. Stanley Jr., President of Stony Brook University, will host an evening reception at the Museum of Modern Art, bringing together world leaders, change-makers, activists and celebrities at the forefront of the HeForShe movement. More →

Global Stars Unite To Combat Illiteracy On International Literacy Day Sep 8, 2016

o celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Literacy Day, 26 of the world’s most high profile personalities from film, music, politics and the arts, have joined forces to raise awareness for literacy with one common goal in mind: by 2030, no child will be born at risk of poor literacy. More →

The Elders Welcome Myanmar Peace Conference Sep 5, 2016

The Elders warmly welcome the Union Peace Conference convened by State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. More →

The Elders Welcome Historic Colombia Peace Agreement Aug 26, 2016

The Elders welcome the historic peace agreement signed yesterday between the Government of Colombia and the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) guerrilla movement that brings to an end more than five decades of conflict. More →

The Elders Urge SADC Leaders To Support Smooth Transition In Zimbabwe Aug 23, 2016

The Elders have called on the heads of state of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to consider how they can support a successful and inclusive transition in Zimbabwe that will return stability and growth to the country. More →

The Elders Condemn Violence Against Civilians In Aleppo Aug 22, 2016

The Elders condemn the horrific violence being inflicted on civilians in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. They deplore the devastating attacks on hospitals, schools, food stores as well as water, sanitation and electricity infrastructure. More →

Usain Bolt Joins HeForShe Campaign Aug 16, 2016

Usain Bolt, Jamaica’s Olympic champion and “the fastest man in the world” has signed on to UN Women's HeForShe Campaign. More →

Jane Fonda To Host 2016 Women’s Media Awards Aug 15, 2016

The Women's Media Center is proud to announce that the 2016 Women’s Media Awards will this year be hosted for the first time by Jane Fonda, the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Netflix’s “Grace and Frankie.” More →

The Elders Condemn Attempted Coup In Turkey Jul 20, 2016

The Elders condemn the attempted coup in Turkey and urge all political, military and legal forces in the country to respect the rule of law and protect democracy and human rights. More →

The Elders Express Concern Over Lack Of Global Action On Climate Change Jul 19, 2016

Six months after the Paris Agreement on climate change, The Elders call on global leaders to live up to their commitments and take prompt action to cut emissions, end fossil fuel subsidies and provide adequate financial support to developing countries to tackle climate change. More →

The Elders Welcome New Moves In Africa To End Child Marriage Jul 18, 2016

The Elders today welcomed recent moves by leaders in The Gambia, Tanzania and Uganda to end or curb child marriage, as part of the African Union’s continent-wide campaign to eradicate the harmful practice. More →

The Elders Support Efforts To Resolve Burundi Conflict Jul 11, 2016

The Elders welcome the planned resumption of the Inter-Burundian Dialogue as part of ongoing efforts to resolve the current crisis in Burundi, under East African Community facilitator Benjamin Mkapa. More →

The Elders Urge Leaders To Fill $2.5bn El Nino Funding Gap Jul 6, 2016

Ahead of a high level meeting at the United Nations on 19 July, The Elders have called on world leaders to fill the $2.5bn funding gap to help countries facing drought and a humanitarian crisis linked to the El Niño climate phenomenon. More →

Former President of Chile Ricardo Lagos to Join The Elders Jul 5, 2016

The Elders are delighted to announce that Ricardo Lagos, former President of Chile, has accepted their invitation to join the group. More →

49 Celebrities Honor 49 Victims of Orlando Tragedy Jun 29, 2016

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, released a special tribute to the 49 victims of the Orlando shooting at Pulse nightclub on Latin night. More →

The Elders Welcome Announcement Of Terms For Ceasefire In Colombia Jun 27, 2016

The Elders welcome the announcement of the agreement on the “end of conflict” in Colombia, including the terms for a bilateral ceasefire between the Colombian security forces and the FARC guerrilla, as well as the modalities for disarmament and security guarantees. More →

Anne Hathaway Named UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Jun 15, 2016

UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, today announced the appointment of American award-winning actor Anne Hathaway as global Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Michelle Yeoh And Panda Cubs Help Promote Global Goals Jun 6, 2016

Award-winning movie star Michelle Yeoh and two baby pandas have kicked off the Pandas for the Global Goals campaign, which urges the public to get involved in the fun of naming the cubs, as well as in the serious work of realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted last year by the United Nations Member States. More →

Jimmy Carter Steps Down From The Elders May 25, 2016

Jimmy Carter is stepping down from his front-line role as a member of The Elders, the organisation said today. More →

The Elders Urge UN Action To Stop Mass Atrocities May 23, 2016

The Elders welcome the first World Humanitarian Summit taking place in Istanbul this week as a moment to galvanise responses to human catastrophes, notably in the host country’s immediate region. More →

The Elders Call On All Countries To Prioritise Anti-Corruption Fight May 12, 2016

The Elders welcome the International Anti-Corruption Summit taking place in London on 12 May and call on all countries to back up their words with actions. More →