Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson is a former President of Ireland and Chair of The Elders, the group of independent global leaders founded by Nelson Mandela.

Recent Articles

A Roadmap to Lasting Peace Between Israelis and Palestinians

The scale of suffering since Oct. 7, 2023 must force the world to not settle for half measures—and solve the conflict once and for all.

By Mary Robinson and Juan Manuel Santos

Why Oppenheimer's Nuclear Fears Are Just as Relevant Today

Christopher Nolan’s new film offers a chance to reinvigorate public debate about the decades-old threat of nuclear catastrophe.

By Mary Robinson

Our Leaders Failed Us at COP26. To Succeed at COP27, They'll Need to Put Self-Interest Aside

“How late it was, how late.” Twenty-seven years ago, the Glaswegian author James Kelman stunned the literary world when his novel of that name won the prestigious Booker Prize.Although his raw depiction of poverty and...

By Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson: Stop Scaremongering About the Essential UN Migration Pact

"Now is the time for responsible leadership, not pandering to or provoking misplaced prejudices"

By Mary Robinson
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