The Elders, an independent group of global leaders who use their collective experience and influence to promote peace, justice and human rights worldwide, celebrated its fifth anniversary at the Barbican.
Chaired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, The Elders were brought together in 2007 by Nelson Mandela. The event incorporated a panel debate, chaired by Channel 4 News presenter Jon Snow, in front of a live audience of 2,000 people in the Barbican Hall.
Using the latest technology the global audience reached thousands of people as the debate was broadcast live around the world. Richard Branson and Peter Gabriel, whose original vision of The Elders was translated into reality by Nelson Mandela, made a special guest appearance before the panel discussion. The panel itself included three members of The Elders: Jimmy Carter, Mary Robinson and Desmond Tutu.
Current Elders are Martti Ahtisaari, Ela Bhatt, Lakhdar Brahimi, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Fernando H Cardoso, Jimmy Carter, Graça Machel, Mary Robinson and Desmond Tutu. Nelson Mandela is an honorary Elder.
Photos: Jeff Moore I The Elders.
