Press Release Archive: 2006
Dec. 27, 2006
Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Death of President Gerald Ford
Leading Global Health Organizations Receive $46.7 Million From Gates Foundation to Integrate Programs Fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases
The fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) received a major boost today with the announcement of five grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation totaling $46.7 million. The grants will support efforts to coordinate and integrate programs to fight key neglected diseases in developing countries.
Dec. 19, 2006
Gates Foundation Pledges $10 Million to Support Carter Center's Integrated Approach to Combat Neglected Diseases in Nigeria
To help combat neglected tropical diseases suffered by millions of people, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $10 million to fund two groundbreaking Carter Center initiatives in Nigeria.
Dec. 5, 2006
Jimmy Carter Issues Letter to Jewish Community on Palestine Peace Not Apartheid
A letter to Jewish citizens of America.
Nov. 25, 2006
Third Carter Center Post-Election Statement on the Oct. 29 Presidential Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (English and French)
The Carter Center deplores the Nov. 21 attack on the Supreme Court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and cautions all political leaders that they are accountable for the actions of their militants, especially when they use violence to protest election results.
Nov. 20, 2006
Carter Center Announces Technical Mission to Observe the Venezuelan Elections
In response to an invitation from the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE), The Carter Center will organize a specialized, limited technical mission for the Dec. 3, 2006, presidential elections.
Nov. 17, 2006
Panel to Address U.S. Human Rights Policy at Upcoming Carter Center Event
U.S. policies established during the war on terror have undermined the human rights principals upon which the country was founded, adversely affecting the country's reputation globally, the rights of its citizens, and the work of human rights activists.
Nov. 15, 2006
President Carter Honors Four Countries at Special Awards Ceremony Highlighting Progress Against Guinea Worm Disease
Transmission of Guinea worm disease has been stopped in Benin, Central African Republic, Mauritania, and Uganda. Guinea worm, a debilitating disease that causes severe pain and economic hardship and once plagued millions of people in Africa and Asia, today sits on the brink of eradication.
Nov. 15, 2006
Second Carter Center Post-Election Statement on the Oct. 29 Presidential Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Based on its observation of vote tabulation following the Oct. 29 presidential elections, The Carter Center election observation mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is confident the results announced by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) are consistent with the results obtained in the polling stations.
Nov. 9, 2006
Carter Center Statement Regarding Nicaragua Election Results
As The Carter Center continues its observation of the electoral process in Nicaragua, we note that the Supreme Electoral Council has reported the results for 92 percent of the polling stations. These results indicate that Daniel Ortega has a clear lead of 9 percent over the second place finisher Eduardo Montealegre in the presidential race.
Nov. 7, 2006
Carter Center Election Observation Mission to Nicaragua Issues Post-Election Statement (English and Spanish)
Once again we wish to thank the Supreme Electoral Council and the government of Nicaragua for their kind invitations to observe the 2006 election process. This is the 4th national election The Carter Center has observed in Nicaragua since 1990, and each experience brings fresh lessons.
Nov. 4, 2006
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and The Carter Center on the Eve of the Nicaragua Elections (English and Spanish)
This is the fourth national election that The Carter Center has observed in Nicaragua, beginning in 1990.
Nov. 1, 2006
Preliminary Statement on the Oct. 29 Presidential Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On Oct. 29, the majority of Congolese voters participated in an election that in most parts of the country was extremely orderly and peaceful.
Nov. 1, 2006
Chinese Delegation to Observe Elections in Springfield, Ill.
The Carter Center will host a delegation of election officials from China's Ministry of Civil Affairs for an observation of the U.S. elections on Nov. 7, 2006.
Oct. 27, 2006
Carter Center Names Leaders for Election Mission to Nicaragua
The Carter Center announced today that it has named former Peru President Alejandro Toledo and former Panama President Nicolás Ardito Barletta to join former U.S. President Jimmy Carter as co-leaders in observing Nicaragua's national elections on Nov. 5, 2006.
Oct. 23, 2006
Carter Center to Observe Presidential Run-Off Election in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Former Prime Minister of Canada Joe Clark will lead a 45-member international delegation to observe the Democratic Republic of the Congo's presidential run-off elections Oct. 29.
Oct. 20, 2006
Election Statement: The Carter Center Election Observation Mission in Nicaragua
Having accompanied Nicaragua's election process throughout 2006, and monitored it intensively since September, The Carter Center takes this occasion to express its views concerning the progress of the preparations for the November 5th balloting.
Oct. 13, 2006
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
Rosalynn and I congratulate Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank on receiving the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize.
Oct. 9, 2006
Carter to Discuss Averting Crises with Rogue Regimes at Upcoming Event: "A Moment of Crisis: North Korea"
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will participate in a panel discussion on his 1994 North Korea intervention that averted war and holds lessons for dealing with the current North Korean nuclear weapons threat. "A Moment of Crisis: North Korea" is part of the 2006-07 Conversations at The Carter Center series and takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 6, 2006
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Israeli/Palestian Conflict
The attempt to coerce Hamas leaders by starving the Palestinian people has failed, and it is time for the international community to alleviate their suffering and resort to diplomacy.
Oct. 4, 2006
The Carter Center to Host Experts on Psychological Effects of Hurricane Katrina
Experts in disaster mental health will gather at the 22nd Annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy on Nov. 8 and 9 to discuss the long-term psychological consequences of Hurricane Katrina and ways to improve disaster planning, preparedness, and response as they relate to mental health.
Sept. 22, 2006
Ceremony Marks "National Mental Illness Awareness Week"
In recognition of National Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 9-13) and World Mental Health Day (October 10th), a candlelight ceremony, open to the public, will be held Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. outdoors at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum's circle of flags.
Sept. 20, 2006
Carter Center Launches Election Observers in Nicaragua
The Carter Center fielded its first election observers in Nicaragua on Sept. 8, 2006, sending seven observers to begin monitoring the election process. The observers received a two-day training at the Carter Center's Managua office before deploying to Esteli, Leon, Matagalpa, Granada, Juigalpa, Bluefields, and Puerto Cabezas. The Center will also initiate observation of the Department of Managua from its office in the capital this week.
Sept. 19, 2006
Carter Center Will Not Observe Zambia Elections
The Carter Center announced today that it received an invitation from the Zambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to observe the 2006 elections, but has decided not to pursue involvement in the upcoming elections.
Sept. 6, 2006
"Carters on the Record" Opens 2006-07 Discussion Series at The Carter Center
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will address a sold-out audience during "The Carters on the Record," the inaugural event of the 2006-2007 Conversations at The Carter Center series. The event also will be webcast live Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at www.cartercenter.org.
Aug. 31, 2006
Second Post-Election Statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo Elections
The Carter Center did not find evidence of widespread or systematic manipulation. The Center concludes that the presidential results announced August 20 are credible; legislative results, on the whole, are also credible, but cannot be validated in detail because of the shortcomings outlined in this statement.
31 Aug 2006
Preliminary Statement of The Carter Center on the 2006 Guyana Elections
The Carter Center commends the people of Guyana, the political parties, and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for what so far has been the most peaceful and orderly electoral process in recent history. This speaks to the maturing of Guyana's political culture and the deep yearning for peace and progress, which is shared by all Guyanese. That said, the frustration and fear that exists across society must be acknowledged and mitigated through actions of political leaders over the coming days and beyond.
Aug. 24, 2006
Correction of President Carter's Comments on The Gambia
The Carter Center regrets The Daily Observer's selective citation of a private letter from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to President Yahya Jammeh, giving readers the false impression that President Carter supports President Jammeh and his policies.
Aug. 11, 2006
The Carter Center Announces Election Observation Presence in Guyana
The Carter Center announced today that it is organizing a small election observation presence for Guyana's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on August 28. The purpose is to demonstrate the Center's interest in and support for Guyana's democratization process and to assess the political and electoral environment in Guyana surrounding the elections in follow-up to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's visit to Guyana in August 2004.
Aug. 1, 2006
Preliminary Statement of The Carter Center on the Democratic Republic of the Congo July 30, 2006, Elections (English and French)
This statement reflects the observations of The Carter Center on the events of the week leading up to and including the elections, and complements our two pre-election statements. For the July 30 vote, The Carter Center deployed a 58-member international delegation to observe the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) presidential and legislative elections, led by the Former Prime Minister of Canada Joe Clark and co-leader John Stremlau, Carter Center associate executive director for peace programs.
July 21, 2006
Democratic Republic of the Congo Election Observation: Joe Clark, John Stremlau to Lead International Delegation (English and French)
Former Prime Minister of Canada Joe Clark and Carter Center Associate Executive Director for Peace Programs John Stremlau will lead a 58-member international delegation to observe the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) presidential and legislative elections. The Carter Center was invited by the Independent Electoral Commission and welcomed by all major political parties to observe the July 30 elections.
July 12, 2006
Second Carter Center Statement on the Election Preparations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (English and French)
The presidential and legislative election campaigns are now slowly underway across the country. While there has been an improvement in the quality of the information put out by political parties and candidates, there is still a tendency to politicize and sensationalize relatively straight-forward technical issues and unjustly undermine confidence in the electoral process.
July 7, 2006
Carter Center Awards 2006-2007 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
The Carter Center Mental Health Program has named 10 recipients of its tenth annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including eight from the U.S. and two from southern Africa. Each domestic fellow will receive $10,000 to study and report on a particular issue within the mental health field for one year. International fellows will receive a comparable stipend.
July 6, 2006
Jimmy Carter Holds Nicaragua Press Conference
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, with experts from The Carter Center, held a press conference here July 6 at 10 a.m. in the InterContinental Metrocentro Hotel.
July 6, 2006
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Nicaragua's Pre-Election Climate (English and Spanish)
Rosalynn and I have spent three days in Managua learning about the election process, accompanied by the Director of the Americas Program at The Carter Center Dr. Jennifer McCoy, Senior Associate Director Dr. Shelley McConnell, our new Chief of Mission for the Nicaraguan Elections Dr. Jaime Aparicio, and our political analyst David Dye. We met with President Bolaños, four members of the Supreme Electoral Council including its President Roberto Rivas, candidates and other party members from four of the five political parties and alliances participating in the 2006 elections. Daniel Ortega declined our invitation.
July 3, 2006
Media Advisory: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Leads Pre-Election Assessment Trip to Nicaragua (English and Spanish)
News media are advised of the following press opportunity and information. The Carter Center is preparing to observe Nicaragua's general elections scheduled for November 5. (English and Spanish)
June 21, 2006
The Carter Center Observes Nicaragua's Voter Registration Verification Process (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center sent a group of 11 experts from Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ireland, the UK, and the U.S. to Nicaragua for the purpose of observing citizen verification of the voting rolls during the weekend of June 17 and 18, 2006.
June 15, 2006
Message to the Nicaraguan Electorate Encouraging Participation in the Verification Process (Spanish and English)
En los próximos días Los ciudadanos nicaragüenses tendrán la oportunidad de participar en un proceso de verificación en el que confirmarán personalmente que sus nombres se incluyen en el padrón electoral de las elecciones de noviembre.
June 13, 2006
Center Receives 2006 Gates Award for Global Health
The Carter Center received the 2006 Gates Award for Global Health from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation during the Global Health Council's 33rd Annual International Conference on Global Health recently held here.
June 12, 2006
The Carter Center Appoints Atlanta Leaders to Board of Councilors
The Carter Center, a not-for-profit organization working to promote health and peace worldwide, recently appointed 15 new members to the Board of Councilors, bringing its membership to 195.
June 6, 2006
The Media's Influence Mapped in the Dominican Republic (English and Spanish)
New maps will point the Dominican Republic in the direction of improved democratic principles, including better access to information and election campaign finance reform. The Carter Center, the University of Calgary, and the Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) will introduce the maps of the Dominican Republic on June 5. Twelve countries in the Western Hemisphere will have such maps, completed by July of 2007, using state-of-the-art Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and made available as a public resource via the Internet. The cutting-edge technology will foster fairness, increase transparency, and galvanize stability throughout the Americas by illustrating where media are located, how far they broadcast, who owns them, and what the demographic profile is of the electoral constituencies they reach.
June 6, 2006
First Carter Center Pre-Election Statement on Preparations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (English and French)
The Carter Center's international election observation mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is pleased to release its first pre-election statement on the 2006 presidential and legislative elections.
June 1, 2006
The Carter Center Focuses on Jamaica's Advances in Access to Information
Kingston, Jamaica…The Carter Center will conduct a series of access to information events, June 6-9: The Media's Use of Access to Information and Investigative Journalism; Access to Information: Building a Culture of Transparency; Volunteer Attorney Panel Final Training. News media are invited to cover any and all portions.
May 30, 2006
The Carter Center Regrets Observer's Accidental Death in Democratic Republic of Congo (English and French)
The Carter Center deeply regrets to report the accidental death of one of its dedicated long-term election observers in the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 29.
May 26, 2006
Press Statement: Conclusions on Venezuelan Visit
Jennifer McCoy Press Statement: Conclusions on Venezuelan Visit, in English and Spanish.
May 24, 2006
Human Rights Leaders Call For Authentic Democracy, Support For Defenders
Statement issued at close of third Carter Center Human Rights Defenders Policy Forum, held in Atlanta May 23-24, 2006, and co-sponsored by Human Rights First.
May 23, 2006
Defenders Gather to Examine Global Human Rights in Age of Democratization
Human rights defenders work toward democracy in places long forgotten by the global spotlight after headline-grabbing elections have come and gone. It is human rights defenders who sound the alarm early on, warning the world of emerging human rights violations and even genocide, as they did most recently in Sudan. These individuals seek to hold government officials accountable for their election promises and often become targets of harassment. They have a strong message for the international community: there is a better way to support human rights and democracy building.
May 20, 2006
May is National Mental Health Month: Center Joins Observance of 'Mind Your Health'
The Carter Center joins with the National Mental Health Association and other mental health partners in observing Mental Health Month during May 2006. This year, which marks more than five decades of celebration, the observance focuses on the mind-body connection through the promotion of mental wellness and overall health for all Americans, regardless of age or background.
May 19, 2006
Documentary Explores Peru's War on Terror: RSVP Required
On Monday, May 22, The Carter Center will hold a free screening of "State of Fear: The Truth About Terrorism." The film begins in 1980, and follows 20 years of terror and conflict during Peru's Truth Commission and the government's proclaimed "war on terror."
May 11, 2006
Gaps in Georgia's Mental Health Services is Focus of Rosalynn Carter Forum
A study released last year reveals that overall in 2004, Georgia's public mental health services supplied through the Division of Mental Health reached less than a third of people estimated to have a serious mental illness or a serious emotional disturbance. This gap and two others will be tackled by state leaders and mental health advocates and consumers participating in the 11th annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum at The Carter Center on Friday, May 19.
May 10, 2006
Third Report on the Nicaraguan Pre-Election Process (Spanish and English
The Carter Center is pleased to announce that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will visit Nicaragua from July 3-5, 2006, to assess the progress of preparations for that country's national election on November 5. During his stay, President Carter will meet with Nicaragua's electoral and governmental authorities to discuss possible modalities for a Carter Center election observation mission. He will also meet with the entire spectrum of participants in this year's election, along with Nicaraguan civil society organizations and both national and international observers.
May 2, 2006
The Carter Center Deploys Election Observers in Democratic Republic of Congo (English and French)
The Carter Center has launched an international observation mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the deployment this week of seven long-term observers in four provinces around the country.
April 27, 2006
Friends of Inter-American Democratic Charter Bolster Mandate
Select former government officials with expert perspectives on democracy and stability in the Western Hemisphere gathered at The Carter Center April 25-26 to bolster their mandate as Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. The group was formed by the Center to strengthen the ability of countries to prevent crisis in the hemisphere, where fifteen presidencies have been interrupted with impeachment, coups, or forced resignations from mass protests since 1990, democracies remain weak, and civil unrest is growing.
April 27, 2006
Final Conversations Event Examines Global Rich-Poor Divide
ATLANTA...."Global Equity-Global Security," the final event of the 2005-2006 Conversations at The Carter Center, will be held April 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Center's Ivan Allen Pavilion and will examine the widening gap between rich and poor. The event will be webcast live on www.cartercenter.org. Dr. John Stremlau, associate executive director for Peace Programs at The Carter Center, will be joined by Jason Calder, assistant director of the Carter Center's Global Development Initiative (GDI), and Pablo Guerrero, the World Bank's senior advisor on development support for middle-income countries. Dr. John Hardman, executive director of The Carter Center, will moderate the panel.
April 20, 2006
Permanent Electoral Council in Venezuela: Press Statement on the Selection Process (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center has supported in its various reports, declarations, and recommendations the need to continue strengthening the electoral branch in Venezuela by means of a permanent National Electoral Council (CNE) whose transparency, professionalism, and impartiality permits an increased level of confidence in the vote among citizens.
April 4, 2006
The Media's Influence Mapped in Guatemala, Debuts April 6
New maps will point Guatemala in the direction of improved democratic principles, including better access to information and election campaign finance reform. The Carter Center, the University of Calgary, and the Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) will introduce the Guatemala maps on April 6.
March 22, 2006
Center Accepting Applications for Tenth Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Mental Health Program of The Carter Center. Designed to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses, the fellowships begin in September 2006.
March 15, 2006
Jimmy Carter: New U.N. Human Rights Council Raises Hope Worldwide
The Carter Center applauds the United Nations General Assembly (GA) for adopting the resolution creating a new Human Rights Council. Nearly a year after Secretary-General Kofi Annan issued his call for reform of the Commission on Human Rights, GA President Jan Elliason has produced a solid foundation upon which to build the U.N.'s new principal human rights body.
Feb. 24, 2006
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on a Georgia Death Penalty Moratorium I endorse the call for a moratorium on executions in Georgia and wholeheartedly support the American Bar Association's Georgia Death Penalty Assessment Team Report. I have openly opposed the death penalty for a long time. There are serious questions about the fairness of its application in our state.
Feb. 24, 2006
New U.N. Human Rights Council: President Carter, With Other Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Urge Quick Adoption
I urge all nations to move quickly to adopt the proposed resolution offered yesterday by U.N. General Assembly President Jan Eliasson on the creation of a new Human Rights Council. President Eliasson has succeeded in producing a delicate compromise that contains many good aspects, including a body that will be elevated in status within the U.N. and will be much more effective.
Feb. 23, 2006
Communiqué on Nicaragua's Pre-Election Climate (Spanish and English)
In response to an invitation extended by the seven members of the Supreme Electoral Council, The Carter Center announced today that it is sending a small contingent of observers to the regional elections on the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua, scheduled for March 5, 2006. The elections for Atlantic Coast regional councils are critically important for strengthening the process of regional autonomy and therefore of democracy, and are of importance to all Nicaraguans.
Feb. 20, 2006
Carter Center Names Dr. John Stremlau to Head Peace Programs
Dr. John Stremlau has been named associate executive director for peace programs at The Carter Center. He will oversee the Center's work to foster democracy and human rights through programs advancing conflict resolution, democracy, and development in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Feb. 17, 2006
Carter Center Appoints Philip J. Hickey Jr. as Vice Chair for Board of Councilors
Philip J. Hickey, Jr., chairman of the board and chief executive officer of RARE Hospitality International, Inc., has been appointed vice chair of the Carter Center's Board of Councilors. The board is comprised of 202 members, who serve as a leadership advisory group that promotes understanding among opinion leaders and the broader community of The Carter Center and its activities.
Feb. 16, 2006
Evening Dialogue: Rosalynn Carter and Joshua Shenk on Mental Health Misconceptions, Lincoln's Melancholy
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will join Joshua Shenk, author of "Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness," for a special conversation on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Carter Center's Ivan Allen III Pavilion.
Feb. 7, 2006
Carter Center Report on Pre-Election Delegation Visit to Nicaragua, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2006 (Spanish and English)
En enero de 2006, El Centro Carter recibió del Presidente del Consejo Supremo Electoral, el Dr. Roberto Rivas, una invitación para observar las elecciones regionales y nacionales a realizarse en Nicaragua en los meses de marzo y noviembre del 2006. In January 2006, The Carter Center received from the President of the Supreme Electoral Council (CSE), Dr. Roberto Rivas, an invitation to observe Nicaragua's regional and national elections to be held in March and November 2006 respectively.
Feb. 7, 2006
Media Mapping Project Launches in Peru Feb. 9, Utilizes GIS Technology for Democracy-Building in Americas (English and Spanish)
Breakthrough interactive and Web-based maps detailing media coverage during national elections will be unveiled Thursday Feb. 9, 2006, by The Carter Center, the University of Calgary, and the Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL). El 9 de febrero, el Centro Carter, la Universidad de Calgary, y la Fundación Canadiense para las Américas (FOCAL) darán a conocer un mapa interactivo que muestra dónde están ubicados los medios peruanos, su capacidad de transmisión, a quiénes pertenecen y cuál es el perfil demográfico del electorado al que llegan.
Feb. 4, 2006
Winter Weekend Auctions Hit All-Time Record, Raise $1.7 Million for Peace, Health Work
A cabinet handcrafted by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter sold for a record $1 million at the 14 th annual Carter Center Winter Weekend live auction, which benefits the organization's work to advance peace and health worldwide. The high bid is widely considered to be the most spent for any item made by a head of state in history, raising the live auction total to $1,653,600.
Feb. 1, 2006
Watch Tonight: President Carter on Larry King Live
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is scheduled to appear on CNN's "Larry King Live" Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, from 9 to 10 p.m. EST (8 to 9 p.m. CST, 6 to 8 p.m. PST).
Jan. 30, 2006
Center Realizes $15 Million Challenge Grant for River Blindness
Halting river blindness in the Americas by 2007 has accelerated with the completion of a $15 million challenge grant to The Carter Center.
Jan. 26, 2006
Palestinian Elections Important Step Toward Greater Democracy Say NDI/Carter Center Observers
Election observers with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center today said that under the difficult circumstance of the ongoing conflict and occupation, yesterday's elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council "can be an important step on the road to greater democracy for the Palestinian people."
Jan. 25, 2006
Carter Center/NDI Delegation Observes Palestinian Legislative Council Elections
A joint Carter Center/National Democratic Institute delegation of 80 multinational election observers monitored polling stations today in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza for today's historic Palestinian Legislative Council elections - the first in a decade. The polls close at 7 p.m. (12 p.m. EST).
Jan. 23, 2006
NDI/Carter Center Observers Arrive, Jimmy Carter Delivers Middle East Peace Remarks Ahead of Palestinian Legislative Council Elections
Election observers from 22 countries have arrived to observe election preparations and voting as part of a multinational delegation organized by the National Democratic Institute in partnership with The Carter Center.
Jan. 19, 2006
Onboard Donation Program: North American Airlines Announces Guinea Worm Eradication Partnership
North American Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of World Air Holdings, Inc., has launched an onboard program to raise funds in support of The Carter Center and its mission to eradicate Guinea worm disease.
Jan. 19, 2006
Live Conversations Webcast Jan. 19 on Silent Tsunami of Preventable Diseases
On any given day, more people in developing countries die from preventable diseases than all those killed in the Asian tsunami of late 2004.
Jan. 18, 2006
Jimmy Carter to Lead Multinational Delegation to Observe Jan. 25 Legislative Council Elections in Palestinian Territories
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center today announced their multinational delegation to observe the January 25 Palestinian Legislative Council elections.
Jan. 12, 2006
Mapping the Media in the Americas: New Interactive and Hemispheric Democracy-Building Project Premieres in Canada
Breakthrough interactive and Web-based maps detailing media coverage during national elections will be unveiled Tuesday, Jan. 17 by The Carter Center, the University of Calgary, and the Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL). Developed using state-of-the-art Geographic Information Systems (GIs) technology, the maps are designed to increase transparency in campaign finance reform and democracy-building efforts by illustrating where media are located, how far they broadcast, who owns them, and what the demographic profile is of the electoral constituencies they reach.
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