International Peace Day
September 21st was International Day of Peace. Every year since its inception by the UN in 1982, this holiday has grown to mobilize millions of people around the world to call for the end of conflict...
View ArticleTribute
On this day of remembrance, we pay tribute to those who have gone before and those of us today who dedicate their lives to peace, human rights and justice. And, in the words of Victor Frankl, let us...
View ArticleThe Elders in the Middle East
At the end of this month, the Elders will be visiting Israel, the West Bank and Gaza in support of current peace efforts. They plan to meet grassroots organizations, young people, members of civil...
View ArticleWhere Have All the Flowers Gone?
By Jim Selman | Bio This week is the 40th anniversary of Woodstock. Can you believe it? It seems not so long ago that we were all about “peace, love and music”—a generation that was going to change the...
View ArticleMusing on Beliefs
By Shae Hadden | Bio I was in an interesting conversation recently about how we can interact with people who hold different beliefs than ours. The question posed was, “How can one be with someone whose...
View ArticleIs Peace Enough?
By Shae Hadden In every moment, all possibilities are happening: birth, rebirth, death love, fear war, peace compassion, hate trust, distrust harmony, conflict poverty, wealth starvation, obesity...
View ArticleThe Elders Update
Nobel Laureate Martti Ahtisaari has joined The Elders, replacing Muhammud Yunus who has stepped down due to the demands of his work. According to Mr. Ahtisaari, "Peace is a question of will. All...
View ArticleTraveling is a Game
By Lauren Selman and Tina Hittenberger | Bio One of the most inspiring things here [at the Olympics in Vancouver] is the sustained camaraderie of ALL the athletes.We have been here eleven days and the...
View ArticleThe Voices of the Elders: Every Human Has Rights – Security
Martti Ahtisaari on the right to security and the fight against poverty. Fourth in a series of short videos from The Elders supporting one goal: education for all. The post The Voices of the Elders:...
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