Mary Robinson

Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland and Chair of The Elders, speaks to journalists at the COP27 UN Climate Summit, Nov. 12, 2022.

Ireland’s Mary Robinson says being an 'Elder' is about teaching the next generation, but also listening to them

Mary Robinson was the first female President of Ireland, and has been chair of "The Elders," a group founded by Nelson Mandela. She spoke with The World's host Marco Werman about connecting with young activists on environmental justice.

Ireland’s Mary Robinson says being an 'Elder' is about teaching the next generation, but also listening to them
Brazil dam

Climate change talks now have human rights on the agenda

Climate change talks now have human rights on the agenda

The price of food has a human cost

The price of food has a human cost
The World

The price of food has a human cost

The price of food has a human cost

Nelson Mandela and The Elders

Nelson Mandela and The Elders