Press Release Archive: 2001

Dec. 26, 2001
Carter Center Observers meet with Zambian Presidential Candidates and are encouraged by ECZ Pledge to Facilitate Domestic Observers
Former Nigeria Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, former Benin President Nicéphore Soglo, and former Tanzania Prime Minister Judge Joseph Warioba have arrived in Lusaka as co-leaders of a 33-person Carter Center observer delegation and have met with presidential candidates and election officials to discuss the election environment.  


Dec. 21, 2001
Statement by Former US President Jimmy Carter to the Argentine People
In this difficult political moment, I want to express my support for the Argentine people and my sincere regret for the recent violence and consequent loss of life.  


Dec. 5, 2001
Remarks of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
Good afternoon, and welcome to the National Press Club. My name is Richard Ryan, and I am senior Washington correspondent for the Detroit News and president of the National Press Club. I'd like to welcome Club members and their guests in the audience today and those of you who are watching on C-SPAN or listening to this program on National Public Radio.  


Nov. 27, 2001
Former First Lady Calls for System to Address Children's Mental Health Needs
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter is calling on parents, teachers, and health care providers to address a national crisis in children's mental health.  


Nov. 5, 2001
Carter Center Opens Office in Lusaka to Organize Election Observation
The Carter Center has opened an office in Lusaka to begin formal in-country observation of preparations leading to Zambia's presidential and parliamentary elections due later this year.


Nov. 1, 2001
Media Advisory on Carter Center Mission to Observe the 2001 Nicaragua Elections
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will arrive in Managua on Friday, November 2 and former Costa Rica President Oscar Arias will arrive Saturday, November 3 to lead The Carter Center's election-monitoring mission to the November 4, 2001 Nicaraguan elections.  


Nov. 1, 2001
Guia De Los Medios Para La Misión Del Centro Carter Para Observar Las Elecciones Presidenciales De Nicaragua 2001
El ex-presidente estadounidense Jimmy Carter llegará a Managua el viernes 2 de noviembre y el ex-presidente costaricense Oscar Arias llegará el sabado 3 de noviembre para encabezar la misión del Centro Carter para observar las elecciones presidenciales en Nicaragua el 4 de noviembre.  


Oct. 8, 2001
Carter Center Hosts Symposium on Children and Mental Health: Symptoms and Redesigning Treatment Services
No other set of health conditions is as harmful to children as mental illness. One in 10 children and adolescents suffer from mental illness severe enough to cause some level of impairment, yet only one in five such children receive treatment, according to the Surgeon General's report on children's mental health.  


Oct. 5, 2001
Postelection Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Bangladesh Elections, Oct. 5, 2001
When I visited Bangladesh in August, I was impressed with the evenhanded, impartial preparations for the election being made by the caretaker government and the electoral authorities, laying the foundation for free and fair elections.  


Sept. 24, 2001
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Lead Delegation to Observe Presidential Elections in Nicaragua
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will lead a Carter Center delegation to Nicaragua to observe its November 4th presidential elections.  


Sept. 24, 2001
Ex Presidente Norte Americano Jimmy Carter Encabezara Delegacion Para Observar Las Elecciones Presidenciales En Nicaragua
El ex-presidente estadounidense Jimmy Carter, encabezará una delegación del Centro Carter para observar las elecciones presidenciales en Nicaragua el 4 de noviembre.  


Sept. 22, 2001
National Democratic Institute / Carter Center call off International Observer Delegation to the 2001 Elections in Bangladesh
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and The Carter Center have decided regretfully to call off their joint international observer delegation to Bangladesh's October 1 parliamentary elections, due to circumstances surrounding the terrorist attacks of September 11 in the United States.  


Sept. 11, 2001
Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Terrorist Attacks on the United States Today
Rosalynn and I extend our sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of victims of this terrible tragedy, which has left so many of our fellow Americans dead or injured. We urge everyone to assist and pray for those in need.  


Sept. 5, 2001
Carter Center Appoints two Career Foreign Service Officers as Diplomats-In-Residence
Two career U.S. Foreign Service officers have joined The Carter Center as diplomats-in-residence.  


Aug. 24, 2001
Carter Center Commends Preparations for Elections in East Timor, Urges Toning Down of Campaign Rhetoric
The Carter Center today commended the Independent Election Commission (IEC) for its preparations and reported satisfactory conditions in East Timor for the Aug. 30 elections and a campaign largely free of violence and intimidation in stark contrast to the time leading up the 1999 referendum.  


Aug. 23, 2001
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Visit China
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will visit China Sept. 3-5 to discuss with leaders there progress in holding elections for local officials in villages nationwide.  


Aug. 7, 2001
NDI / Carter Center Pre-Election Delegation to Bangladesh Facilitates Groundbreaking Meeting between Political Leaders
Main political parties reach points of agreement that could contribute to reducing political violence and democratic elections.   


Aug. 2, 2001
Carter Center Notes Progress, Flags Problems in Nicaragua's Electoral Process
In a report released today, The Carter Center praised the political climate in Nicaragua in preparation for its November presidential election. Nicaragua's Supreme Electoral Council (CSE) has made substantial progress toward holding a good election, the report stated, including assisting voters with registration and identification documents through the Complementary Plan for Citizen Cedulation, accrediting political parties, registering candidates for office, and verifying the voters list.  


July 27, 2001
National Democratic Institute / Carter Center Pre-Election Delegation Arrives in Dhaka
A five-person international delegation organized by the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and The Carter Center will be in Bangladesh from July 30 to August 4, 2001, to observe the electoral environment leading up to the parliamentary elections expected to be called for September or October.  


July 26, 2001
The Carter Center begins Election Observation in East Timor
The Carter Center has deployed initial long-term observers throughout East Timor to begin reporting on the campaign period and general political climate in advance of an August 30 election for the new territory's first Constituent Assembly.  


July 9, 2001
Carter Center Awards 2001-2002 Roslynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
The Carter Center's Mental Health Program today named nine recipients of its Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including, for the first time, two international fellows.  


July 9, 2001
Carter Center/NDI Commend the 2001 Peruvian Elections and Recommend Reforms to Strengthen Peru's Democratic Institutions
In a report released today, the joint post-electoral observation mission of the National Democratic Institute and The Carter Center called Peru's 2001 elections an extraordinary accomplishment in the process of returning Peru to the world community of democracies.  


June 22, 2001
Former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter Dedicate Kapelovitz Pavilion at Carter Center
Former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter today dedicated the Lee and Harold Kapelovitz Pavilion at The Carter Center.  


June 8, 2001
Mental Health Care And The American Worker: Conference to Examine the Business Case for Mental Health Care
Studies have shown a link between employees with depressive symptoms and decreased job performance, but companies increasingly are scrutinizing their mental health care benefits.  


June 4, 2001
Atlanta Business Leaders Gather at Carter Center Conference on International Business and Corruption
Leaders of Atlanta's multinational corporations will join former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at a conference on international business practices and corruption June 20 at The Carter Center.  


June 4, 2001
Declaración Preliminar de la Delegación de Observación Electoral al Perú del Instituto Nacional Demócrata y del Centro Carter para las Elecciones


June 4, 2001
Postelection Statement on Peru Elections, June 4, 2001


June 1, 2001
Arrival Statement by Madeleine K. Albright, NDI Chairman, on Behalf of the National
Democratic Institute / Carter Center Observer Delegation to the Peru 2001 Presidential Run-Off Election
I am honored to speak to you on behalf of the joint National Democratic Institute (NDI)/Carter Center international election observer delegation.  


June 1, 2001
Declaracion Inicial De La Dra. Madeleine K. Albright, Presidente Del NDI, En Representación De La Misión De Observadores Del Instituto Nacional Demócrata Y Del Centro Carter Para La Segunda Vuelta De
Es un honor dirigirme a Uds. en nombre de la delegación de observación electoral conjunta del Instituto Nacional Demócrata y del Centro Carter.  


May 25, 2001
National Democratic Institute/Carter Center Delegation to Observe Peru's Run-off Election


May 22, 2001
Distribution of Nine Million Pipe Filters to Fight Guinea Worm Disease in Sudan
The Carter Center, along with its partners - - Health and Development International (HDI), Hydro Polymers of Norsk Hydro, and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) - - has begun to blanket Sudan with nine million pipe filters - one for every man, woman, and child at risk of Guinea worm disease in Sudan.  


May 16, 2001
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Carter Center Call for an Issue-Oriented Campaign in Peru
The National Democratic Institute/Carter Center election observation mission in Peru has continued to monitor the electoral environment leading up to the run-off presidential election. 


May 16,  2001
Instituto Nacional Democrata (NDI) Y El Centro Carter Exhortan A Hacer Una Campaña Centrada En Propuestas
La misión de observación electoral del Instituto Nacional Demócrata(NDI)/Centro Carter en Perú ha continuado observando el entorno electoral previo a la segunda vuelta presidencial. 


May 8, 2001
Carter Center Hosts Forum on Mental Health Care of Children in Georgia's Juvenile Justice System
More than 65 percent of children in Georgia's juvenile justice system have a diagnosable mental disorder, and adequate treatment services for them are sorely lacking. 


May 7, 2001
The Carter Center Receives APA's Distinguished Service Award
The Carter Center today received the American Psychiatric Association's Distinguished Service Award in recognition of its efforts to address key public policy issues and develop initiatives to reduce the stigma of mental illness.  


May 1, 2001
Former President Jimmy Carter and Reebok Chairman Paul Fireman Work to Advance Human Rights
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter met today with Reebok Chairman Paul Fireman and the Reebok Board of Directors to discuss the company's continuing efforts to promote human rights worldwide.  


April 20, 2001
Hemispheric Leaders Appeal to Summit to Protect Democratic Gains
Twenty-eight former presidents and prime ministers from the Western Hemisphere appealed to heads of state at the Summit of the Americas here today to take action to safeguard democracy in the region.  


April 20,l 2001
Líderes del Hemisferio llaman a la Cumbre de las Américas a proteger los logros democráticos
Veintiocho ex-presidentes y primeros ministros del Hemisferio Occidental hicieron hoy un llamado a los jefes de Estado presentes en la Cumbre de las Américas para que actúen para salvaguardar la democracia en la región.  


April 9, 2001
NDI/Carter Center Delegation Praises Peru's Election and Makes Recommendations for Run-Off
The National Democratic Institute (NDI)/Carter Center observer delegation today expressed admiration for the conduct of Peru's national elections on Sunday, saying Peruvians had demonstrated a solid commitment to truly democratic elections.  


April 6, 2001
Arrival Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Behalf of the National Democratic Institute / Carter Center Observer Delegation to the Peru 2001 Elections
On behalf of The Carter Center and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), I want to say our joint delegation is honored to be in Peru to observe this historic election.  


April 6, 2001
Informe Inicial Del Ex-Presidente Jimmy Carter A Nombre De La Delegacion De Observadores Del Instituto Nacional Democrata Y Centro Carter A Las Elecciones Del 2001
A nombre del Centro Carter y el Instituto Nacional Demscrata para Asuntos Internacionales (NDI) quisiera decir que es un honor para nuestra delegacisn conjunta observar esta eleccisn histsrica.  


April 4, 2001
Final Carter Center Report on 2000 Venezuela Elections Cites Flaws, Urges Reforms to Process
The final report from the Carter Center's observation of the 2000 Venezuela elections and the 1999 constitutional assembly calls for reforms to electoral procedures to build voter confidence in the process and avoid deficiencies that flawed the July 2000 elections. 


April 3, 2001
National Democratic Institute / Carter Center Delegation to Observe Peru 2001 Elections
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center today announced its delegation that will observe the April 8th Peruvian legislative and presidential elections.  


April 2, 2001
Delegacion del Instituto Nacional Democrata / Centro Carter para Observar las Elecciones Peruanas del 2001
El Instituto Nacional Demócrata (NDI) y el Centro Carter (TCC) anunciaron hoy día la delegación que observará las elecciones peruanas legislativas y presidenciales del 8 de abril. La delegación multi-nacional de 40 miembros estará liderada por Jimmy Carter, ex-presidente de los Estados Unidos; Ramiro de León Carpio, ex -presidente de Guatemala; Eni Faleomavaega, miembro de la Cámara de Diputados de los Estados Unidos; y Peter McPherson, Presidente de la Universidad del Estado de Michigan y ex-Administrador de la Agencia de Desarollo Internacional de Los Estados Unidos (USAID) en el gobierno de Ronald Reagan.  


March 22, 2001
Carter Center Reaffirms Statement of Agreement between Guyana's President and Opposition Leader
On Wednesday, March 21, 2001, The Carter Center issued a press release with an attached statement drafted by President Carter.  


March 22, 2001
Johnson & Johnson and Home Depot Join Carter Center's Commitment to Eradicating Guinea Worm
The Carter Center's Guinea Worm Eradication Program is getting a huge boost this weekend, thanks to Johnson & Johnson and Home Depot. Johnson & Johnson is donating enough medical supplies to assemble 6,000 health kits to be used in the treatment of Guinea worm disease.  


March 21, 2001
Guyana's PPP/Civic and PNC/Reform Parties Pledge Mutual Cooperation
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter drafted the attached statement and presented it to President Bharrat Jagdeo and to former President Desmond Hoyte.  


March 20, 2001
Postelection Statement on Guyana Elections, March 20, 2001
The Carter Center would like to commend the Guyanese people for their conduct and participation in yesterday's elections and present this preliminary statement on the electoral process.  

March 16, 2001
Arrival Statement of President Jimmy Carter on Observing the Guyana Elections
I am pleased to return to Guyana to observe these important elections.  


March 12, 2001
Center Creates New Face for Outreach


March 9, 2001
Los Observadores Del NDI-Centro Carter Celebran Los Avances Del Proceso Democrático Peruano Hacia Elecciones Confiables
9 de marzo del 2001: El gobierno interino del Perú ha establecido las condiciones necesarias para elecciones libres, transparentes y legítimas, según la delegación del Instituto Nacional Demócrata y del Centro Carter que estuvo en Lima esta semana para evaluar el proceso electoral.


March 9, 2001
La Delegación Del NDI/ Centro Carter Elogia Las Elecciones Peruanas Y Presenta Recomendaciones Para La Segunda Vuelta
La delegación de observadores conjunta Instituto Nacional Demócrata (NDI)/ Centro Carter expresó su admiración por la forma en que se llevaron a cabo las elecciones nacionales en el Perú este Domingo, señalando que los peruanos han demostrado un compromiso sólido para unas elecciones verdaderamente democráticas.  


March 9, 2001
NDI-Carter Center Observers Applaud Peru's Progress Toward Credible Elections
March 9, 2001 Peru's interim government has established the necessary conditions for a free, transparent and legitimate election, according to a team of election observers from the National Democratic Institute and The Carter Center who visited Lima this week to assess the election process and offer recommendations.  


March 8, 2001
Carter Center and Atlanta Francophone Consulates Host Human Rights and Democracy Conference
General Amadou Toumani Touré, the former president of Mali who helped topple a dictator and then stepped down in favor of an elected president, will give the keynote address at the Francophonie 2001: Global Challenges of Strengthening Democracy and Human Rights conference on April 2, 2001, at The Carter Center.  


Feb. 13, 2001
Carter Center Auction Raises a Record $1.28 Million
This year's Carter Center auction in Crested Butte, Colo., raised $1.28 million, more than doubling last year's proceeds.  


Feb. 8, 2001
Carter Center Urges Albanian Parties to Cooperate on Elections
A Carter Center delegation that visited Albania last week has urged the major political parties and new parties to cooperate to resolve outstanding disputes about preparations for the June 2001 parliamentary elections.  


Jan. 26, 2001
La Delegacion Concluye que se Han Establecido en el Peru las Condiciones para Organizar Elecciones Genuinamente Democratica, pero el


Jan. 26, 2001
Conditions for Democratic Elections Have Been Established in Peru, but Challenges Remain (PDF)


Jan. 23, 2001
Carter Center to Observe Guyana Elections
The Carter Center announced today it will observe Guyana's Parliamentary elections scheduled for March 19, 2001.


Jan. 17, 2001
UNDP Official Appointed as Director for Carter Center Global Development Initiative
Edmund J. Cain, a career officer for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has been appointed as director for the Carter Center's Global Development Initiative (GDI).