Speech at the launch of The Elders July 18, 2007

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In this speech, Nelson Mandela introduces The Global Elders, a group of people dedicated to fighting global problems. He gives these people high praise and hopes that they will be able to address the world's biggest problems.

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In today's world, many of the problems we face are global in nature. These include climate change, pandemics such as aids, malaria and TB. And of course, that entirely human created affliction: violent conflict.

The structures we have to deal with these problems are often tied down by political, economic or geographical constraints.

As institutions of government grapple

Courtesy of Nelson Mandela Foundation

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Nelson Mandela: Message from Mr N R Mandela for the Global Convention on Peace and Nonviolence in New Delhi

January 31, 2004 (about 20 years ago)

In this message, Nelson Mandela talks about a world in conflict. He congratulates the Global Convention on Peace and Nonviolence as a timely initiative in helping make this the century of compassion, peace, and non-violence.

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Source: Nelson Mandela Foundation