“People are suffering from climate shocks. Governments are still not taking seriously enough their responsibilities.”

Speaking to The Associated Press at Skoll Foundation World Forum, Mary Robinson praised ECHR ruling that states' climate inaction breaches human rights:

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In our latest newsletter, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf welcomes Denis Mukwege to The Elders and calls on leaders to live up to their global responsibilities to deliver peace and justice.

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' #LongviewLeadership means showing the determination to resolve intractable problems not just manage them, the wisdom to make decisions based on scientific evidence and reason, and the humility to listen to all those affected.' - Mary Robinson addresses #SkollWF

Yesterday, ECHR CEDH issued a landmark decision on states' duties to prevent climate change.

This must create a positive ripple effect on European climate policy and energise the global movement for #ClimateJustice .

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Graça Machel of The Elders reminds us that her late husband, Nelson Mandela, always considered Palestinian liberation to be key to achieving a just and free world for all. bit.ly/3xql3Fp

The Elders call for suspension of arms transfers to Israel to end Gaza atrocities.

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The Elders today call on political leaders who have influence to use their leverage to end Israel’s atrocities in Gaza by suspending arms sales,…

Writing in @prosyn, Graça Machel calls for urgent action to protect civilians in #Gaza , secure a full and immediate ceasefire, and hold #Israel accountable for its violations of international law:

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I am honored to join The Elders , a group founded by Nelson Mandela, bringing together leaders committed to peace, justice and human rights. I look forward to collaborating with a group of women and men committed to fostering positive change for the future of humanity and the…

Mary Robinson welcomes approval of #UNSC resolution on #Gaza ceasefire and release of all hostages and calls on all members to respect its obligations:

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“The passing of UN Security Council Resolution 2728 on the situation in Gaza…

The Elders today welcome Denis Mukwege, Noble Peace Prize Laureate, to the group.

A tireless campaigner on conflict-related sexual violence and human rights, his experience will bolster our push for courageous leadership on global challenges.

Read more: theelders.org/news/denis-muk…

Mary Robinson reacts to #UNSC failure to adopt resolution on #Gaza ceasefire:

“The UN Security Council has descended into a display of cynical power politics over action, and its credibility is on the line.
Today’s egregious use of the veto by Russia and China follows serial…

ELDERS STATEMENT: The Elders urge the international community to match words with actions to secure a Ramadan truce in #Sudan , as the country faces one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

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Mary Robinson and Future of Life Institute's Max Tegmark issue a stark judgement on reponses to #ExistentialThreats of #ClimateCrisis , #pandemics , #NuclearWeapons and ungoverned #AI . In Le Monde in English they call for bold #LongviewLeadership from global decision-makers:

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'Ces menaces révèlent aujourd’hui le manque de vision d’un trop grand nombre de leaders contemporains.' Lisez la tribune de Mary Robinson et Max Tegmark dans Le Monde, et signez notre lettre ouverte sur les menaces existentielles. lemonde.fr/idees/article/… futureoflife.org/fr/open-letter…

On the @usatoday The Excerpt podcast, Mary Robinson reflects on the importance of women’s leadership and inclusive decision-making as critical to tackling the #ClimateCrisis and achieving a safer, fairer world for all.

Listen here via Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3mS3cP…

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…

Our leaders are not responding with the urgency required to tackle the emerging threat of ungoverned AI.

We need #LongviewLeadership , rooted in cooperation between countries, to make AI a force for good, not a runaway risk.

Add your voice to our call: bit.ly/3vex3cj

Delighted to welcome Chair of The Elders & former Irish President Mary Robinson at International Energy Agency HQ to discuss energy & climate issues

We focused on the critical challenge of clean cooking access in Africa & how the global IEA Summit on 14 May can deliver a turning point on this issue