Mannequins in Iran (Photo: Emily O'Dell)
If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy.
Then he becomes your partner.
— Nelson Mandela
The former head of the United Nations, Kofi Annan, is currently in Iran with a group of former world leaders known as the Elders–to “advance the new spirit of openness and dialogue between Iran and the international community.” The group, which includes Desmond Tutu, was established in 2007 by Nelson Mandela to promote peace, justice, and human rights. The three day trip is being hosted by Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. This historic visit will likely foster even more opportunities for dialogue and exchange–though many more obstacles still remain…
Do your little bit of good where you are; its those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.
— Desmond Tutu
