The Nobel Peace Prize 2003: A Statement by President Carter

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The Nobel Peace Prize 2003: A Statement by President Carter
10 Oct 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Deanna Congileo
404-420-5108

Rosalynn and I are pleased to congratulate Shirin Ebadi on receiving the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize. Her personal courage in defense of rights for women and children is an inspiration to people in Iran and around the world. She proves that one person, standing on principle, can make a positive difference in the lives of many.

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The Carter Center, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide. A nongovernmental organization, the Center has helped to improve life for people in more than 70 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy and human rights; preventing diseases; improving mental health care; and teaching farmers to increase crop production.