Stars Mark 20th Anniversary Of Rwandan Genocide

Stars Mark 20th Anniversary Of Rwandan Genocide Apr 8, 2014

A group of eminent personalities has come together to remember Rwanda’s 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and to encourage people the world over to make their voices heard on the need to prevent such mass atrocities ever happening again. More
Desmond Tutu Challenges The World To Forgive

Desmond Tutu Challenges The World To Forgive Apr 7, 2014

Desmond Tutu and his daughter Mpho Tutu have announced the Tutu Global Forgiveness Challenge, a free online program starting May 4, 2014, designed to teach the world how to forgive. More
Prince William And Pope Francis Support Street Child World Cup

Prince William And Pope Francis Support Street Child World Cup Apr 1, 2014

Pope Francis and Prince William have pledged their support for the Street Child World Cup as the tournament kicked off this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. More
Paul McCartney Kicks Off Everyone Matters Day Campaign

Paul McCartney Kicks Off Everyone Matters Day Campaign Mar 26, 2014

As London, Los Angeles, Dublin, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Memphis, Dallas and other cities in the U.S. and the globe get set for the 1st Everyone Matters Day on April 2, Sir Paul McCartney has kicked off the #IAM campaign with his selfie affirming: “I AM A SCOUSER.” More
Audrey Hepburn's Son Joins Everyone Matters Campaign

Audrey Hepburn's Son Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Mar 10, 2014

Sean Hepburn Ferrer – Chair of UNICEF'S Audrey Hepburn Society and the son of actress Audrey Hepburn – is the latest public figure to join the growing global Everyone Matters campaign, which advocates for everyone’s right to be who they are, without judgment, shame or attack. More
Desmond Tutu Leads Global Call To Reject Keystone XL‏

Desmond Tutu Leads Global Call To Reject Keystone XL‏ Mar 10, 2014

Archbishop Desmond Tutu is leading a campaign backed by 11 celebrities, scientists and political leaders from around the world publishing an open letter calling on US Secretary of State John Kerry to reject the Keystone XL pipeline project. More
Join Desmond Tutu And Jimmy Carter For Twitter Q&A On Women's Rights

Join Desmond Tutu And Jimmy Carter For Twitter Q&A On Women's Rights Mar 6, 2014

Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter and Hina Jilani are preparing for their first ever Twitter Q&A on women’s rights – to be held at 2pm GMT today. More
Richard Branson - Backwards Step For Gay Rights In Uganda

Richard Branson - Backwards Step For Gay Rights In Uganda Feb 26, 2014

Sir Richard Branson has continued to speak out against Uganda’s new anti-gay laws. More
The Elders Call For Swift Action In The Central African Republic

The Elders Call For Swift Action In The Central African Republic Feb 21, 2014

The Elders yesterday called on the international community, notably the UN Security Council, to take all possible measures to restore peace and security urgently to the Central African Republic (CAR), where inter-communal violence has worsened and credible allegations of widespread human rights abuses have been reported. More
Hugh Jackman Takes Selfie For Everyone Matters Campaign

Hugh Jackman Takes Selfie For Everyone Matters Campaign Feb 17, 2014

As Everyone Matters leads up to its inaugural global “Everyone Matters Day” on April 2, Hugh Jackman kicked off its “I Am!” campaign to own and affirm WHO WE ARE, AS WE ARE. More
Joe Jonas And Demi Lovato Help Make We Day Campaign A Success

Joe Jonas And Demi Lovato Help Make We Day Campaign A Success Feb 12, 2014

Today IPG Mediabrands, the media innovation arm of Interpublic Group, announced the successful completion of their annual holiday giving campaign in support of international charity and educational partner Free The Children's global youth empowerment event, We Day. More
The Elders Conclude Fruitful First Visit To Iran

The Elders Conclude Fruitful First Visit To Iran Jan 31, 2014

Concluding a full three-day visit to Tehran, The Elders offered their support to the people of Iran during this period of renewed openness and dialogue. More
Steven Spielberg To Be Awarded 2014 Lincoln Leadership Prize

Steven Spielberg To Be Awarded 2014 Lincoln Leadership Prize Jan 29, 2014

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation has announced that it will award its prestigious Lincoln Leadership Prize to renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg during a special dinner at the Hilton Chicago on Wednesday, March 19. More
We Day Comes To California

We Day Comes To California Jan 29, 2014

On Wednesday, February 12, join international charity and educational partner, Free The Children, 500 students, celebrities and community supporters at Burton High School for an exciting announcement that will see the largest youth-led educational event, We Day, and service learning program, We Act, come to California for the first time. More
Desmond Tutu Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Syrian Children

Desmond Tutu Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Syrian Children Jan 22, 2014

Save the Children and other leading humanitarian agencies have published an open letter calling on the parties to the Syrian conflict meeting in Geneva to urgently focus on the plight of children. More
Desmond Tutu To Be Honored At Shared Interest Awards Gala

Desmond Tutu To Be Honored At Shared Interest Awards Gala Jan 14, 2014

Shared Interest, a New York-based nonprofit social investment fund working in Southern Africa, today announced six extraordinary individuals to be honored at its 20th Anniversary Awards Gala on February 27 at 6:00PM, at Gotham Hall in New York City. More
Kofi Annan Looks Forward To 2014 With The Elders

Kofi Annan Looks Forward To 2014 With The Elders Jan 13, 2014

Kofi Annan has wished supporters of The Elders all the best for the new year in an email newsletter. More
Richard Branson To Join The Elders In South Africa For Nelson Mandela's State Funeral

Richard Branson To Join The Elders In South Africa For Nelson Mandela's State Funeral Dec 9, 2013

A delegation of The Elders is travelling to South Africa this week to honour the memory of their founder Nelson Mandela. More
Annie Lennox Pays Tribute To Nelson Mandela In South Africa

Annie Lennox Pays Tribute To Nelson Mandela In South Africa Dec 8, 2013

UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador Annie Lennox is in South Africa to highlight the progress and challenges in the AIDS response. During her site visits, she paid tribute to Former President Nelson Mandela. More
Artists For A New South Africa Remember Nelson Mandela

Artists For A New South Africa Remember Nelson Mandela Dec 8, 2013

Artists for a New South Africa is mourning the death of Nelson Mandela, and has released the following statement. More
The Elders Honor Memory Of Their Founder, Nelson Mandela‏

The Elders Honor Memory Of Their Founder, Nelson Mandela‏ Dec 7, 2013

The Elders are deeply saddened by the death of their founder, Nelson Mandela. They join millions of people around the world who were inspired by his courage and touched by his compassion. All will mourn his passing. More
The Elders Welcome Geneva Interim Agreement With Iran

The Elders Welcome Geneva Interim Agreement With Iran Nov 28, 2013

The Elders this week welcomed the interim agreement reached in Geneva between the P5+1 group of countries and the Islamic Republic of Iran on Iran’s nuclear programme. More
Mary J. Blige To Perform At Nobel Peace Prize Concert

Mary J. Blige To Perform At Nobel Peace Prize Concert Nov 13, 2013

Nobel Peace Prize Concert organizers have announced that nine-time Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige, multiple Grammy nominated British singer-songwriter James Blunt, Swedish teen sensation Zara Larsson, and Norwegian hip hop duo Envy will perform at the 20th annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert on Wednesday, December 11th in Oslo, Norway at the Oslo Spektrum arena. More
The Elders Warn Of Threat To Israel-Palestine Peace Process‏

The Elders Warn Of Threat To Israel-Palestine Peace Process‏ Nov 12, 2013

The Elders strongly oppose Israel’s newly announced construction plans for East Jerusalem, warning that they seriously undermine the current peace negotiations. More
Debra Messing Joins Everyone Matters Campaign

Debra Messing Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Nov 12, 2013

Emmy Award-winner for her role as the eponymous Grace on “Will and Grace” – and multi Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee – Debra Messing has joined the global leaders who are supporting the diversity and dignity campaign of Everyone Matters. More
Annie Lennox Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award

Annie Lennox Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award Nov 5, 2013

Annie Lennox was honored with the 22nd Annual Music Industry Trusts Award at an event last night. More
The Elders Encourage Côte d’Ivoire To Step Up Towards Reconciliation

The Elders Encourage Côte d’Ivoire To Step Up Towards Reconciliation Oct 11, 2013

Concluding a two-day visit to Abidjan, Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders and former UN Secretary-General, welcomed the progress accomplished by Côte d’Ivoire since the post-electoral crisis of 2010-2011. More
Kofi Annan - There Is No Military Solution To Syria Conflict

Kofi Annan - There Is No Military Solution To Syria Conflict Sep 4, 2013

Kofi Annan – Chair of The Elders – believes there is no military solution to the Syria conflict. More
Isabeli Fontana Joins Rotary Polio Eradication Campaign

Isabeli Fontana Joins Rotary Polio Eradication Campaign Aug 7, 2013

Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana has joined the growing roster of public figures and celebrities participating in Rotary's “This Close” public awareness campaign for polio eradication. More
Chime For Change Funds 210 Projects In 81 Countries

Chime For Change Funds 210 Projects In 81 Countries Jul 19, 2013

CHIME FOR CHANGE, the global campaign for girls’ and women’s empowerment founded by Gucci, is pleased to announce that THE SOUND OF CHANGE LIVE concert event has helped raise funds to support 210 projects for girls and women across the globe. More