Carter Center Press Releases - Including Carter Center News Releases Distributed to Media
The Carter Center Press Releases section provides news and information - including Carter Center news releases distributed to media - on the human rights, disease control and prevention, and democracy programs of the peace and health organization founded by Nobel peace prize winner and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter.
9 May 2008
5,000 Sign Petition Supporting Dialogue with Hamas
Jewish Voice for Peace and Just Foreign Policy have presented former U.S. President Jimmy Carter with a petition signed by 5,000 of their members supporting his meeting with Hamas leader, Khaled Meshaal. The petition is being delivered to the three remaining Democratic and Republican presidential candidates this week.
23 April 2008Statement From The Carter Center on President Carter's Middle East TripPresident Carter has the greatest respect for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and believes her to be a truthful person. However, perhaps inadvertently, she is continuing to make a statement that is not true. No one in the State Department or any other department of the U.S. government ever asked him to refrain from his recent visit to the Middle East or even suggested that he not meet with Syrian President Assad or leaders of Hamas.22 April 2008
Solving the Shortage of Health Care Providers: Panelists to Discuss Ethiopia's Response to an Urgent Global CrisisA critical shortage of health care workers plagues sub-Saharan Africa. Without access to health care provided by qualified professionals, people suffer daily from fully preventable maladies such as diarrhea, malnutrition, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. An expert panel will address a sold-out audience on the Carter Center's work to alleviate the problem in Ethiopia through its Ethiopia Public Health Training Initiative, and prospects for applying the model elsewhere.
15 April 2008
Declaration on Ecuador-Colombia Relations
Statement issued by The Carter Center clarifying press communiqués issued in recent days by the governments of Ecuador and Colombia.
15 de abril de 2008
Declaración sobre las Relaciones Ecuador – Colombia
En referencia a los comunicados de prensa publicados por los gobiernos de Ecuador y Colombia en días anteriores, en los cuales se menciona al Centro Carter, nos permitimos aclarar lo siguiente.
12 April 2008
Nepal Constituent Assembly Election - Preliminary Statement by The Carter Center
The Carter Center found that the majority of Nepali voters participated in a remarkable and relatively peaceful constituent assembly election on April 10, 2008.
10 April 2008
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Lead Study Mission to Middle East
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will lead a study mission to Israel, the West Bank, Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan April 13-21, 2008, as part of the Carter Center's ongoing effort to support peace, democracy, and human rights in the region.
3 April 2008
Declaración para Promover a Nivel Mundial el Derecho de Acceso a la Información Pública, publicada el día de hoy.
Los participantes en una conferencia global sobre el derecho de acceso a la información publicaron hoy día la "Declaración de Atlanta y el Plan de Acción" para promover el acceso a la información pública como un derecho humano fundamental.
3 April 2008
Declaración de Atlanta y Plan de Acción para el Avance del Derecho de Acceso a la Información (PDF)
Nosotros, más de 125 miembros de la comunidad global del acceso a información provenientes de 40 países distintos, representantes de gobiernos, organizaciones de la sociedad civil, agencias e instituciones financieras internacionales, agencias donantes y fundaciones, compañías del sector privado, medios de comunicación y académicos, nos reunimos en Atlanta, Georgia del 27 al 29 de febrero de 2008 con el auspicio del Centro Carter y asumimos la siguiente declaración y el siguiente plan de acción, a fin de promover la promulgación, la implementación, el cumplimiento, y el ejercicio del derecho de acceso a la información.
2 April 2008
Campaign to Eradicate Guinea Worm Disease Reports Lowest Case Levels to Date, President Carter Observes Recent Successes During Special Ceremony
The countdown to complete elimination of Guinea worm disease is ticking closer to zero. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter helped the global Guinea Worm Eradication Program celebrate a major milestone today by honoring four new countries that ended transmission of Guinea worm disease in 2007 at a special ceremony. Ethiopia, Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Togo join 11 others in reporting an end to the parasitic infection.
2 April 2008
La campagne d'éradication de la dracunculose signale les niveaux de cas les plus faibles jamais atteints, Le Président Carter fait l'éloge des réussites récentes lors d'une cérémonie spéciale
Le compte à rebours s'approche de zéro : la dracunculose est sur le point d'être éliminée. L'ancien Président américain Jimmy Carter a aide le Programme mondial d'éradication de la dracunculose à faire un autre grand pas en avant. En effet, aujourd'hui quatre nouveaux pays qui ont mis fin à la transmission de la dracunculose en 2007 ont été à l'honneur lors d'une cérémonie spéciale. L'Ethiopie, la Côte d'Ivoire, le Burkina Faso et le Togo sont venus se joindre à 11 autres pays qui ont indiqué qu'ils avaient mis fin à l'infection parasitaire.
2 April 2008
Mali's President Touré, Southern Sudan Program Director Logora Honored With The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Award
Of the original eleven Guinea worm endemic Francophone countries in West Africa, only Niger and Mali remain, with both aiming to eliminate the disease by the end of the 2008.
2 April 2008
Prix Jimmy et Rosalynn Carter Décerné Au Président Touré du Mali, Directeur de Programme Makoy Samuel Yibi Logora
Des onze pays francophones de l'Afrique de l'Ouest où la dracunculose était endémique au départ, seuls restent le Niger et le Mali dont les deux visent à éliminer la maladie d'ici la fin de 2008.
01 April 2008
Jimmy Carter to Lead Delegation to Observe Nepal's April 10 Elections
The Carter Center announced today that its founders, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will lead the Center's international election observation delegation to Nepal. Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, former deputy prime minister of Thailand, will co-lead the delegation with the Carters. The Carter Center mission will also include more than 60 observers representing more than 20 different nations deployed throughout the country.
1 April 2008
President Carter Congratulates Ghana on Lower Case Numbers of Guinea Worm Disease, Warns Against Complacency
One year after witnessing the horrific Savelugu Guinea worm outbreak in northern Ghana, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter returned to Accra today to congratulate the national program for its recent effective efforts in reducing the incidence of Guinea worm disease.
26 March 2008
Declaration to Advance the Right of Access to Public Information Worldwide Released Today
Participants in a global conference on the right of access to public information released today the Atlanta Declaration and Plan of Action to advance access to information as a fundamental human right.
21 March 2008
The Carter Center Welcomes Publication of Congo Mining Report
The Carter Center welcomes the decision of the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to release the final report of the Inter-Ministerial Commission on the Revisitation of Mining Contracts and the decision to name a Task Force with political responsibility for the review.
18 March 2008
Carter Center Urges an End to Election-Related Violence in Nepal
The Carter Center's international election observation mission in Nepal has observed the pre-electoral environment in the country for the past 14 months.
10 March 2008
Carter Center Urges International Community to Support Congo Mining Review Efforts
The Carter Center welcomes recent steps taken by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to advance the review of natural resource contracts negotiated during and immediately following its years of deadly conflict.
03 March 2008
Carter Center Names Former Mediator as New Conflict Resolution Program Director
Hrair Balian, an attorney with background in international conflict mediation and democratic governance for organizations including the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, United Nations, and International Crisis Group, is the new director of the Carter Center's Conflict Resolution Program.
Feb. 21, 2008
Freedom of Information to be Discussed at Two Live Webcasts, Including Former U.S. President Carter, Other Experts
The Carter Center will offer two live webcasts at www.cartercenter that will explore challenges facing the right to information in the United States and around the world.
17 February 2008
Carter Center Calls on Nepal's Government and All Parties to Focus on April 10 Elections
The Carter Center has heard from Nepalis nationwide that they want peace, prosperity, and a representative, transparent, and accountable government. Nepal's political leaders need to respond to these expectations by holding a credible election for the constituent assembly on April 10, 2008.
15 February 2008
The Carter Center Condemns Recent Violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip
The Carter Center condemns the recent Palestinian suicide bombings and rocket fire against Israel and calls on the Palestinian leadership in Gaza to take urgent and immediate measures to halt the spiraling cycle of violence.
12 February 2008
2008-2009 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism: Applications Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Carter Center Mental Health Program. Designed to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses, the fellowships begin in September 2008. Applicants must be U.S. residents.
11 February 2008
Winter Weekend Auction Raises $1.2 Million for Carter Center Peace and Health Programs
A bench of hard maple wood handcrafted by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter sold for $300,000 at an auction in Port St. Lucie on Feb. 9 to benefit the nonprofit Carter Center's initiatives to advance peace and health worldwide. Items in the silent and live auctions combined raised $1.2 million for the Center.
26 January 2008
The Carter Center Calls for Ceasefire and Dialogue in Gaza
After two years of almost complete isolation, the people of the Gaza Strip breached the iron wall along the border with Egypt, pouring over the border to seek basic supplies, receive needed health care, and some said, to "breathe a breath of freedom." Although Egypt seems poised to close the border again, most Gazans are giving Hamas credit for relieving their misery, even if the relief is temporary.
23 January 2008
Lions, Carter Center Celebrate 10 Millionth Dose of Zithromax, Health Gains Against Trachoma in Ethiopia
Today a group led by Lions Clubs International Foundation Chairperson Jimmy Ross witnessed a historic moment in trachoma control when the 10 millionth dose of azithromycin (Zithromax®) was dispensed to a person in Awi Zone. The antibiotic, donated by Pfizer Inc, is a main strategy in the fight against the blinding disease in poor, rural areas.
18 January 2008
President Carter Memorabilia Offered at Auction to Benefit Global Peace
and Health Work of The Carter Center
A bench of hard maple wood handcrafted by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and an array of rare presidential memorabilia will be auctioned Feb. 9, 2008, to help support the work of the not-for-profit Carter Center, advancing peace and health worldwide.
26 December 2007
The Carter Center Urges Restoration of Judiciary in Advance of Pakistani Elections
The Carter Center calls on President Pervez Musharraf to restore immediately the independent judiciary he incapacitated during the recent state of emergency in Pakistan.
12 December 2007
Charles Brewer to Chair Carter Center Councilors
Charles Brewer, managing member of Las Catalinas Holding Company, has been appointed chair of the Carter Center's Board of Councilors for 2008. The board is comprised of 204 members, who serve as a leadership advisory group that promotes understanding of the Center's mission among opinion leaders and the broader community.
5 December 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Headlines Panel Discussing Former Soviet Gulag Prison System
The Soviet Gulag prison system imprisoned millions of innocent people during its infamous history; a panel of human rights leaders will discuss its impact on Russia and the world today, as well as offer comparisons to the American Civil Rights Movement, at a sold out program Dec. 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. The event is part of the Conversations at The Carter Center speaker series and will be webcast live on www.cartercenter.org.
3 December 2007
Carter Center Statement on Venezuela Referendum
Venezuelan citizens responded on Dec. 2 in a peaceful and orderly way to the referendum convoked by the National Electoral Council (CNE) to approve or reject the proposal to reform the National Constitution, presented to the citizens by the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
30 November 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Sends Congratulatory Message to Ecuador's New Constituent Assembly
In a message to Ecuador's newly inaugurated Constituent Assembly, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter urged the constituents to use human rights as a basis for drafting a new constitution and encouraged them to seek a harmonious solution on the definition and implementation of their role in transforming the state's institutions.
30 November 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's Message for the Inauguration of Ecuador's New Constituent Assembly
Almost 30 years ago, when I assumed the presidency of my country and military dictatorships extended throughout Latin America, Ecuador inaugurated a wave of democratization that continues today. Human rights began to be restored as fundamental values, and slowly the countries of Latin America established democratic regimes.
28 November 2007
Carter Center Expert Donald Hopkins Receives Prestigious Fries Prize for Guinea Worm Eradication Leadership
Poised to be the first parasitic disease eradicated in human history, Guinea worm disease now teeters on the verge of extinction. The 2007 Fries Prize for Improving Health was bestowed on Donald R. Hopkins, M.D., M.P.H., Carter Center vice president for health programs, for his sustained leadership in the global campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis), a debilitating parasitic infection contracted from drinking contaminated water.
27 November 2007
The Venezuelan´s Dilemma
This open letter to Venezuelan citizens was written and signed by recognized Latin American democrats and former leaders.
24 November 2007
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter in Nepal
The people of Nepal have embarked on a remarkable and historic transition. I am proud and grateful to witness parties formerly in conflict demonstrating their commitment to resolving their differences through peaceful means.
20 November 2007
The Carter Center Supports OSCE/ODIHR Decision Not to Observe Russian Elections
The Russian Federation's conditional invitation to the Organization for the Security and Cooperation in Europe - Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) to observe its Dec. 2 elections to the State Duma placed unacceptable limitations both on the number of election observers permitted to monitor the polls and the duration of their observation activities.
14 November 2007
Pakistan Elections Meaningless without Restoration of Constitution, Rule of Law
The Carter Center deplores General Pervez Musharraf's announcement that January elections will be held under martial law. Elections are a necessary step to secure peace and sustainable democracy, but not with potential candidates under house arrest or expelled from Pakistan. No international observers would participate without the full restoration of the constitutional order, including the independent judiciary.
9 November 2007
The Carter Center Condemns Russian Federation Effort to Undermine Credible Election Observation
"I am disturbed by the unprecedented restrictions to credible international election observation contained in the Russian Federation's invitation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's (OSCE) election observation body," said former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, founder of The Carter Center.
7 November 2007
Musharraf Demolishes Democracy Under the Guise of Fighting Terrorism; United States Must Tie Aid to Restoration of Freedoms
The Carter Center condemns recent actions by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to suspend the country's Constitution and proclaim a state of emergency. In the process, members of the independent judiciary, news media, and human rights defenders have been abused and imprisoned. Many activist lawyers demanding restoration of the Pakistani Constitution and rule of law have also been arrested.
5 November 2007
Carter Center Symposium to Address the Prevention of Mental Illnesses
Harnessing the power of prevention to stop the onset or progression of mental illnesses is long overdue. Failure to implement preventive measures on a national scale takes not only a human toll but also an economic and societal toll in terms of lost productivity and disability.
24 October 2007
Carter Center Urges Israel To Maintain Energy Supplies in Gaza
The Carter Center urges the government of Israel to cease consideration of a proposal to cut energy supplies in Gaza. On Sept. 19, 2007, Israel threatened to declare the Gaza Strip a "hostile territory" and cut off provision of essential services such as electricity and fuel to the civilian population as retaliation for rocket attacks being launched from the territory.
19 October 2007
Documentary, "Jimmy Carter Man From Plains," Explores Former President's Post-White House Role
Man From Plains is an intimate, surprising encounter with President Jimmy Carter.
12 October 2007
Statement from Former U.S. President and Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter
Rosalynn and I are pleased to congratulate former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) led by Rajendra Pachauri on receiving the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.
6 October 2007
Carter Center Statement on the Nepal Election Delay
The Carter Center is profoundly disappointed with the announcement of a second postponement of Nepal's constituent assembly election.
3 October 2007
Nepal's Peace Process at Critical Juncture; Carter Center Appeals to all Nepali Political Actors to Work Together for Elections
Nepal's peace process is at a critical juncture following the Sept. 18 departure of the Maoists from the interim government and the rapid approach of key electoral deadlines.
2 October 2007
"Beyond the White House: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope" Chronicles Post-Presidency, Carter Center's 25 Years
"Beyond the White House: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope," by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, was published Oct. 2, 2007, by Simon & Schuster. The book is available from the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum Shop.
1 October 2007
Carter Center Observes Democratic Consolidation in Ecuador
Yesterday, Sept. 30, the Ecuadorian people demonstrated their profound democratic vocation by voting peacefully for representatives to the constituent assembly.
28 September 2007
Ethiopia Builds Health Care Workforce Using a Grassroots Approach: Shares Methods with Other Nations Online
Battling the dangerous void left by the migration of its skilled health professionals to other countries, Ethiopia, a country challenged by the grim realities of killer diseases, has proven it can build a sustainable health workforce to meet its unique health situation.
28 September 2007
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Situation in Myanmar
The political crisis in Myanmar has reached alarming proportions this week. Peaceful demonstrations led by religious leaders who desire justice, freedom, and democracy have been met by brutal force from the military government, the extent of which is not yet known.
28 September 2007
Carter Center Pleased with Ecuador's Electoral Process, Urges Equality of Official Electoral Publicity
Since July 2007, The Carter Center has worked intensively to observe the electoral processes leading up to Ecuador's Constituent Assembly elections. This statement presents the continued findings of the Center's international election observation mission in Ecuador.
21 September 2007
Israeli Actions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank: Prospects Dim for Middle East Peace
In a statement issued today: The Carter Center deplores the decision taken Wednesday by Israel to declare the Gaza Strip a hostile territory and its threat to cut off provision of essential services such as electricity and fuel to the civilian population.
20 September 2007
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and The Carter Center on the Death of Sir John Compton
Rosalynn and I are deeply saddened by the death of Sir John Compton, Prime Minister of St. Lucia. Sir John was known as "Father of the Nation" for leading St. Lucia into independence from Britain in 1978.
13 September 2007
Sold Out 'Conversations' Event to be Webcast Live - Submit Questions Online Now
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will discuss The Carter Center's 25 years of humanitarian work to open the 2007-2008 season of Conversations at The Carter Center Sept. 18, 2007, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. EST. The sold out event will be webcast live on www.cartercenter.org.
12 September 2007
Carter Center to Observe Constituent Assembly Elections in Ecuador
In response to an invitation by the Supreme Electoral Court (Tribunal Supremo Electoral) of Ecuador, The Carter Center will field an electoral observation mission during the constituent assembly election to be held Sept. 30, 2007. The Carter Center also announces the opening of a field office in the city of Quito.
10 September 2007
Carter Center Statement on the Death of Jose Emanuel "Pepe" Mendez
President and Mrs. Carter and all at the Carter Center were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jose Emanuel "Pepe" Mendez, son of 1990 Carter-Menil Human Rights Prize Recipient Amilcar Mendez Urizar.
7 September 2007
Human Rights Defenders Policy Forum Final Statement Issues Challenges and Recommendations for Addressing Mass Atrocities
On Sept. 5, human rights defenders, including several from faith-based organizations, came from 20 countries to discuss the challenges they face in addressing mass atrocities and to develop recommendations for the international community.
22 August 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter to Launch 2007-2008 Season of Conversations at The Carter Center
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will discuss 25 years of humanitarian work through The Carter Center to open the upcoming season of Conversations at The Carter Center on Sept. 18, 2007. The annual speaker series features panel discussions of current world topics and Carter Center work.
20 August 2007
The Carter Center Includes Romania in Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program
The Carter Center Mental Health Program has awarded two Romanian journalists with the eleventh annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. This will be the first year that journalists from the Eastern European country will participate in the program. The journalists will join a class of six other fellows from the United States and two from southern Africa.
10 August 2007
Carter Center Urges Nepal to Continue Progress for Nov. 22 Election: The Carter Center International Observation Mission in Nepal - Third Pre-Election Statement
This statement presents the observations and continued findings of the Carter Center's international election observation mission in Nepal. Since March 2007, The Center's 13 international long-term observers (LTOs) have visited all of Nepal's 75 districts, in many cases multiple times, reaching not only to district headquarters but also to the village level. The goal of the Center's mission is to demonstrate international support for and provide an independent assessment of the constituent assembly election process in order to help consolidate the gains of the ongoing peace process.
18 July 2007
Two Palestines? What is Risked by a "West Bank first" Policy? Panel Discussion Now Available on Carter Center Web Site
Dialogue that engages all stakeholders in the Israeli and Palestinian peace process is critical to resolve the current crisis, according to three Middle East experts who convened at The Carter Center on Friday, July 13. The panel also addressed risks of the "West Bank first" policy, which is being promoted by the United States and a few European governments to address the Gaza takeover by Hamas in June.
13 July 2007
Carter Center Awards 2007-2008 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
The Carter Center Mental Health Program has named eight recipients of its eleventh annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including six from the United States and two from southern Africa.
11 July 2007
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Death of Lady Bird Johnson
Rosalynn and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lady Bird Johnson. Her commitment to public service and caring spirit were unwavering.
10 July 2007
Two Palestines? What is Risked by a "West Bank First" Policy?
The collapse of the Palestinian National Unity Government (NUG) last month following the takeover of Gaza by Hamas has left the Palestinian territories in crisis. Join former Advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and leader of the Geneva Peace Initiative Daniel Levy and former Minister of Information in the Palestinian NUG Mustapha Barghouthi as they discuss ways to solve the current crisis.
3 July 2007
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Election Democratic and Peaceful Carter Center Preliminary Statement (English and Teturn)
The majority of Timor-Leste voters participated in an orderly and peaceful June 30 parliamentary election. The administration of these elections was very well executed, bearing testimony to the hard work of election officials and the determination of Timorese citizens to ensure their country remains on the democratic path chosen at independence.
22 June 2007
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 19 new members to the Board of Councilors, bringing its membership to 180.
21 June 2007
Carter Center to Observe Parliamentary Elections in Timor-Leste
The Carter Center will increase its international observation presence surrounding Timor-Leste's June 30 parliamentary elections by sending a larger delegation to join long-term observers, who have been deployed throughout the country since early June. A field office in Dili will remain open through July 2007.
12 June 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Discuss Malaria During Online Smithsonian Chat June 28
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will participate in a live online chat Thursday, June 28 at 11:15 a.m. EST to discuss malaria and the article "The Ethiopia Campaign - Jimmy Carter Takes on Malaria," featured in the June 2007 issue of Smithsonian magazine.
12 June 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Visit Nepal
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will visit Nepal June 13-16 to encourage Nepal's political leaders to continue on the path to peace as they prepare to hold constituent assembly elections later in 2007.
8 June 2007
The Carter Center International Election Observation Mission in Nepal: Second Pre-Election Statement
This statement presents the observations and continued findings of the Carter Center's international election observation mission in Nepal. In March 2007, the mission deployed 13 long-term observers (LTOs) representing nine different nationalities throughout Nepal to assess the political and electoral environment in the period leading up to the constituent assembly election.
3 June 2007
Lack of Transparency in Political Financing Poses Serious Problems for Countries
Political party and election campaign financing is a murky field in eight Latin American countries, according to a study released today by Transparency International (TI) and The Carter Center.
31 May 2007
The Carter Center Calls for Dialogue; Expresses Concern about Consequences of End of RCTV Concession
The Carter Center expressed concern about the potential for a renewed escalation of violence in the wake of the termination of broadcasts by RCTV and called for new dialogue among political opponents to maintain peace in the country. The Center emphasized the imperative to respect the fundamental human rights of freedom of expression and freedom to dissent and protest peacefully. The Center is concerned that non-renewal of broadcast concessions for political reasons will have a chilling effect on free speech in Venezuela.
18 May 2007
Carter Center Guinea Worm Program Meets $45 Million Gates Challenge Early
The Carter Center and its partners are another step closer to eradicating Guinea worm disease, a horrific and debilitating parasitic infection, thanks to the completion of a challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which leveraged a total of $45 million with the support of more than 500 partners in a record two years.
9 May 2007
Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum Focuses on Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illnesses
State leaders, mental health advocates, and consumers will develop anti-stigma activities for communities throughout Georgia during the 12th annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum at The Carter Center on Friday, May 18, 2007.
4 May 2007
New Carter Center Field Office in Ramallah to Support Palestinian Democracy and Human Rights
The Carter Center is reinvigorating its presence in the Palestinian Territories in support of peace for Israel, justice for the Palestinians, and the emergence of a viable, democratic Palestinian state.
2 May 2007
Exhibit to Highlight Progress For Peace, Health, Human Rights
"Beyond the Presidency: 25 Years of The Carter Center," a special exhibit at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum June 30 through Nov. 25, 2007, will give visitors a look behind the scenes and on the frontlines of efforts undertaken by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, to advance peace, health, and hope worldwide through the nonprofit organization they founded in 1982.
19 April 2007
Mental Health and the Work Place is Topic of Live Webcast April 26
A panel of experts in health policy and mental health advocacy will discuss issues around workplace mental health at The Carter Center on Thursday, April 26, from 7-8:30 p.m. The event will be webcast live on www.cartercenter.org (RealPlayer media player required).
16 April 2007
Pre-Election Statement: Carter Center Election Observation Mission in Nepal
The Carter Center congratulates Nepal's sustained commitment to the peace process and applauds efforts to address political differences through dialogue. Following the Election Commission of Nepal's April 13 announcement indicating that a June constituent assembly election is not technically feasible, it is now up to Nepali political leaders to focus their efforts on putting the proper conditions in place for the conduct of a sound electoral process in a realistic timeframe.
29 March 2007
Statement of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to the U.N. Human Rights Council
Since 1993, my colleagues at the Carter Center and I have worked together with governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the United Nations' system for protecting human rights throughout the world.
11 March 2007
The Embassy of Japan Funds Pipe Filters for the Fight to Eradicate Guinea Worm Disease in Southern Sudan
Today, the Embassy of Japan awarded funding for the Southern Sudan Guinea Worm Eradication Program.
9 March 2007
The Carter Center Deploys Election Observers in Nepal
The Carter Center launched an international election observation mission in Nepal with the deployment this week of thirteen long-term observers in all five development regions around the country.
8 March 2007
2007-2008 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism: Applications Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Carter Center Mental Health Program.
13 Feb 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Visits Ethiopia to Address New Malaria Initiative: Lauds Country's Progress in River Blindness, Trachoma Control, Public Health Training
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter distributed long-lasting insecticide-impregnated bed nets today in Afeta, a community of 7,500 people in the Jimma zone.
12 Feb 2007
Upcoming Carter and Albright Discussion on Middle East Peace Prospects To be Webcast Live
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will speak on the prospects for lasting peace in the Palestinian territories to a sold-out audience at The Carter Center on Feb. 22, 2007, from 7-8:30 p.m.
12 February 2007
Jimmy Carter and Jimmy Ross Recognize Sudan's New Local Lions Club as Crucial Partner in Country's Fight Against River Blindness and Trachoma
On Thursday, Feb. 9, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Lions Clubs International President Jimmy Ross encouraged Sudan's local Lions Club to participate in the fight against two blinding diseases affecting the country—river blindness and trachoma.
12 February 2007
Jimmy Carter Visits Southern Sudan to Praise Progress Against Disease, Urges Guinea Worm Eradication by 2009
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Government of Southern Sudan Minister of Health Dr. Theophilus Ochang Lotti, during a meeting at the National Assembly on Feb. 10, 2007, encouraged top officials of the Government of Southern Sudan to continue their progress in conquering two of the region's most debilitating scourges—Guinea worm disease and trachoma.
8 Feb 2007
Fight Against Guinea Worm Disease: President Carter, Ghana Ministry of Health Issue Urgent Call to Action
Today, amid the scorching heat of peak dry season, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter visited the parched community of Savelugu to meet with dozens of Guinea worm disease victims in an effort to bring global attention to Ghana's growing Guinea worm epidemic caused by inadequate water supply in the country.
7 Feb 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Leads Delegation to Africa, Focus on Urgent Health Needs
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, are leading a delegation of senior-level Carter Center officials on a Feb. 6-16 tour of Africa to call international attention to health needs among impoverished communities in Ghana, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.
3 Feb 2007
Winter Weekend Auction Raises $1 Million for Carter Center Peace and Health Programs
A baby cradle of unusual tiger wood handcrafted by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter sold for $300,000 at an auction in Cancun yesterday to benefit the nonprofit Carter Center's initiatives to advance peace and health worldwide.
12 Jan 2007
Baby Cradle Crafted by Former U.S. President Highlights Auction to Benefit The Carter Center
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter will host their 15th annual Winter Weekend and auction to benefit The Carter Center Jan. 30 – Feb. 3 at Club Med in Cancun, Mexico.
27 Dec 2006
Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Death of President Gerald Ford
Rosalynn and I join the nation in mourning the loss of President Gerald Ford. President Ford is one of the most admirable public servants and human beings I have ever known. A man of highest integrity, his life-long dedication to helping others touched the lives of countless people.
19 Dec 2006
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.
19 Dec 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.
5 Dec 2006
Jimmy Carter Issues Letter to Jewish Community on Palestine Peace Not Apartheid
A letter to Jewish citizens of America.
27 Nov 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.
20 Nov 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.
17 Nov 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.
15 Nov 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.
15 Nov 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.
9 Nov 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.
7 Nov 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.
4 Nov 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.
1 Nov 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.
1 Nov 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.
27 Oct 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.
23 Oct 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.
20 Oct 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.
13 Oct 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.
09 Oct 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.
06 Oct 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.
04 Oct 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.
22 Sept 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.
20 Sept 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.
19 Sept 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.
06 Sept 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.
31 Aug 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.
24 Aug 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.
11 Aug 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.
1 Aug 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.
21 Jul 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.
12 Jul 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.
7 Jul 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.
6 Jul 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.
6 Jul 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.
3 Jul 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)
21 Jun 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.
15 Jun 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.
13 Jun 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.
12 Jun 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.
6 Jun 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.
6 Jun 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.
1 Jun 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.
30 May 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.
26 May 2006
Press Statement: Conclusions on Venezuelan Visit
Jennifer McCoy Press Statement: Conclusions on Venezuelan Visit, in English and Spanish.
24 May 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.
23 May 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.
20 May 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.
19 May 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."
11 May 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.
10 May 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.
2 May 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.
27 Apr 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.
27 Apr 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.
20 Apr 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.
4 Apr 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.
22 Mar 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.
15 Mar 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.
24 Feb 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.
24 Feb 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.
23 Feb 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.
20 Feb 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.
17 Feb 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.
16 Feb 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.
7 Feb 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.
7 Feb 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.
4 Feb 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.
1 Feb 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).
30 Jan 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.
26 Jan 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."
25 Jan 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).
23 Jan 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.
19 Jan 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.
19 Jan 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.
18 Jan 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.
12 Jan 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.
16 Dec 2005
Statement on the Eve of the Bolivian Elections from The Carter Center (English and Spanish)
Date Description On Sunday, December 18, 2005, the citizens of Bolivia will participate in important elections for a new president, vice president, representatives to the legislature, and prefects. In their recent democratic history, Bolivians have always found constitutional means of reconciling their differences, and this election is a demonstration of their continued commitment to democratic processes established in the Bolivian constitution.
14 Dec 2005
2005 Liberian National Elections: Carter Center/NDI Interim Post-Election Statement
The Nov. 10 preliminary statement issued by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) / Carter Center international observer delegation provided a generally positive overall assessment of the process up to that point.
9 Dec 2005
Featured Carter Center Partner: The Coca-Cola Company
The Carter Center has received a $500,000 grant from its longtime partner The Coca-Cola Company that will enable the Center's Americas Program to continue working at the regional level to improve inter-American relations and democratic accountability.
28 Nov 2005
ABC-TV Mental Illness Documentary Features Carter Center Experts
An intimate, inside look at living with a mental illness, the newest National Council of Churches USA-sponsored television documentary, will begin airing on ABC affiliates across the country on Dec. 4. Shadow Voices: Finding Hope in Mental Illness examines how individuals and their families find their way through a tangle of mental, medical, governmental, societal and spiritual issues.
17 Nov 2005
Carter Center Recognizes Delta Air Lines for Decades of Support
In recognition of Delta's support for The Carter Center and its initiatives, President and Mrs. Carter dedicated the lobby of the Center's Ivan Allen III Pavilion to Delta Air Lines during a ceremony Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. at The Carter Center.
10 Nov 2005
Liberian Presidential Runoff Election: Preliminary Statement of the NDI/Carter Center International Observer Delegation, Nov. 10, 2005
This statement is offered by the 28-member multinational delegation jointly organized by NDI and The Carter Center. The delegation was co-led by His Excellency Dr. Alex Ekwueme, former Vice-President of the Republic of Nigeria; Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh, NDI's Senior Associate for Africa; and Dr. David Carroll, Director of the Democracy Program at The Carter Center. The delegation included elected officials, electoral and human rights experts, regional specialists and political and civic leaders from Africa, Europe and North America.
5 Nov 2005
Carter Center Statement on the Situation in Ethiopia
The Carter Center expresses its alarm at the outbreak of violence in Ethiopia rooted in the ongoing dispute over the May 2005 elections. We send condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives, and urge that every effort be made to avoid further death and injury.
3 Nov 2005
Nov. 8 Liberia Presidential Run-Off Election: Carter Center/National Democratic Institute Observation Delegation Arrival Statement, Nov. 3, 2005
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center today announced the arrival of their delegation to observe the November 8 presidential run-off election in Liberia.
3 Nov 2005
Award Lauds Rosalynn Carter as Mental Health Champion
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a tireless advocate for improved access to mental health services, is the recipient of the 2005 Aetna Voice of Conscience Award, honoring her commitment to improving the lives of people around the world.
2 Nov 2005
Liberia Runoff Election: Background Information from The Carter Center and the National Democratic Institute
This document provides background for the Nov. 8, 2005, runoff election in Liberia. The Carter Center and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) jointly organized a delegation to observe the presidential and legislative elections in Liberia in October and a second delegation to observe the runoff elections in November.
31 Oct 2005
Jimmy Carter, Carter Center Endorse International Election Observation Declaration
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, founder of The Carter Center, joined National Democratic Institute Chairman and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan Oct. 27, 2005, to unveil a Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation.
27 Oct 2005
Behavioral Health Care Gap is Focus of Carter Center Symposium
A critical chasm is developing between major medical research advances and applying those breakthroughs to the treatment of people with mental illnesses and addictive disorders. In what will be the first national meeting focusing on the Institute of Medicine report "Crossing the Quality Chasm: Adaptation to Mental Health and Addictive Disorders" to be released Nov. 1, the 21st Annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy will convene on Nov. 2-3, to leverage the recommendations from the report and build an action agenda.
13 Oct 2005
National Democratic Institute/Carter Center Issue Preliminary Statement on 2005 Liberia Elections
A joint National Democratic Institute (NDI) and Carter Center delegation today issued its preliminary statement on the October 11 presidential and legislative elections in Liberia. The 40-member multinational delegation was co-led by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former President of Benin, Nicephore Soglo. It included elected officials, electoral and human rights experts, regional specialists and political and civic leaders from 14 nations in Africa, Europe and North America.
10 Oct 2005
The Carter Center Appoints Directors for Elections Programs
The Carter Center has appointed directors for its Democracy Program and China Elections Program. Dr. David Carroll, formerly interim director of the Democracy Program, has been appointed director of the Democracy Program. Dr. Yawei Liu, formerly senior associate director of the Center's China Village Elections Project and assistant professor at Georgia Perimeter College, has been appointed director of the China Elections Program.
6 Oct 2005
Arrival Statement by the National Democratic Institute/Carter Center Observer Delegation to the 2005 Liberia Elections, Oct. 6, 2005
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center today announced the arrival of their delegation to observe the October 11 presidential and legislative elections in Liberia. The 38-member multinational delegation is co-led by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former President of Benin, Nicephore Soglo. The delegation will include elected officials, electoral and human rights experts, regional specialists and political and civic leaders from 13 countries in North America, Europe and Africa.
27 Sep 2005
Liberia Elections: Read Pre-Election Statement, Election Watch Reports
A Carter Center staff team conducted an assessment Aug. 11-17, 2005 of electoral conditions at the start of the campaign for Liberia's October 11 elections. The team found that despite enormous logistical challenges and post-conflict conditions, electoral preparedness appears good at this juncture, and the prospects for a competitive election seem high.
21 Sep 2005
Watch Conversations Webcast With Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
Watch the archived live webcast of the inaugural Conversations event for 2005-2006 featuring former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
15 Sep 2005
Ethiopia 2005 National Elections: Final Statement on The Carter Center Observations, Sept. 15, 2005 (PDF)
The Carter Center was pleased to accept the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to observe the 2005 parliamentary elections in Ethiopia. The May 15 elections were for 524 of the country's 547 constituency-based seats in the national parliament. The remaining 23 seats in the Somali region were elected separately in votes held on August 21.
15 Sep 2005
Fight Against Trachoma: President Carter, Ethiopia Ministry of Health Issue Urgent Call to Action
A remote Ethiopian village had cause for celebration today, as Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, senior officials from The Carter Center, and Ethiopia Minister of Health Dr. Kebede Tadesse made a historic visit to commend the efforts of the Amhara Region to prevent trachoma, a painful and debilitating disease that causes blindness.
15 Sep 2005
Carter Center Staff Respond to Hurricane Katrina Appeal With Clothing-Filled Truck
More than 50 large boxes filled with T-shirts, socks, underwear, and sleepwear collected by employees of The Carter Center were shipped September 15 to medical centers throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast to aid men, women, and children hospitalized by Hurricane Katrina.
14 Sep 2005
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dedicate American Chestnut Tree Demonstration Site
The Carter Center is the home of an American chestnut tree demonstration site to be dedicated by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on Sept. 21. The demonstration site donated by the American Chestnut Foundation features a backcross breeding program for strengthening the American chestnut against disease. The Foundation includes Carter Center co-founder Jimmy Carter and Center agriculture expert Dr. Norman Borlaug as honorary board members.
12 Sep 2005
Mental Health Agency Deploys Carter Center Program Director, Team for Hurricane Katrina Assistance
Carter Center Mental Health Program Director Thom Bornemann has joined a special disaster assistance team organized by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and deployed September 12 to Houston to provide urgently needed support.
12 Sep 2005
Mental Health and Katrina: Center Expert Featured on Infinite Mind, Deployed to Assist Evacuees
Carter Center Mental Health Program Director Dr. Thom Bornemann joins "The Infinite Mind" radio program this week to discuss the traumatic after-effects of Hurricane Katrina.
9 Sep 2005
Statement of The NDI/Carter Center Pre-Election Delegation to Liberia's 2005 Elections
This statement is offered by an international pre-election delegation to Liberia, organized jointly by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center. From September 1 through 9, 2005, the delegation assessed the political environment in Liberia in advance of the October 11 presidential and legislative elections. The delegation met with a broad spectrum of Liberian political and civic leaders, government officials, electoral authorities and representatives of the international community in Monrovia. In addition, the delegation traveled outside Monrovia to Bomi, Bong and Grand Bassa Counties, and was informed by in-country staff members and long-term observers who have visited all 15 counties in recent months.
7 Sep 2005
President Carter Visits Africa, Urges Leaders to Intensify Global Health Promotion
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will call international attention to global health needs among impoverished communities in Mali, Nigeria, and Ethiopia when he leads a delegation including his wife, Rosalynn, senior level Carter Center officials including Board of Trustee Chairman John Moores and Executive Director Dr. John Hardman, and Emory University President Dr. James Wagner to Africa on Sept. 9-15.
1 Sep 2005
Carter Center Extends Condolences to Hurricane Katrina Victims
President and Mrs. Carter and the staff of The Carter Center extend condolences and deepest sympathies to the victims and their families of Hurricane Katrina.
15 Aug 2005
Liberia Elections: President Carter Calls for Clean Campaign
The Carter Center's Liberia Election Observation Project called for fair and honest campaigning for the Oct. 11, 2005, Liberian presidential and legislative elections, as the official campaign period begins today.
9 Aug 2005
Conversations at The Carter Center 2005-2006: The New Season
An informative and innovative series of evening discussions, open to the public and to the media, is coming up at The Carter Center. (Note: Tickets for "The Carters Speak Out" are sold out.)
1 Aug 2005
Statement by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Death of Dr. John Garang
My colleagues and I at The Carter Center are deeply saddened by the death of Vice President Dr. John Garang, chairman of the Sudanese People's Liberation Movement. John Garang was for millions in Africa and across the world a symbol of the struggle for peace and dignity, and his passing will be greatly mourned.
25 Jul 2005
Carter Center Observers Arrive in Liberia in Advance of October Elections
The Carter Center opened an office today on Mechlin Street in Monrovia to support its ongoing Liberia Election Observation Project, including the deployment of a team of long-term observers throughout the country to monitor electoral conditions in the run-up to the Oct. 11, 2005, presidential and legislative elections.
15 Jul 2005
Carter Center Awards 2005-2006 Mental Health Fellowships
The Carter Center Mental Health Program has named 10 recipients of its ninth annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including two from New Zealand and two from South 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.
9 Jun 2005
Carter Center Postelection Statement on the Ethiopia Elections, June 9, 2005
The Carter Center joins other members of the international community and Ethiopian citizens in expressing its deep alarm and sorrow at the violence, injuries, deaths, and violations of human rights that have occurred since 6 June in Addis Ababa and elsewhere in Ethiopia in the aftermath of the 15 May national elections.
7 Jun 2005
Promoting Human Rights and Human Security: Recommendations from The Carter Center and Human Rights First
The Carter Center and Human Rights First hosted the second conference in a series titled "Human Rights Defenders on the Frontlines of Freedom: Advancing Security and the Rule of Law," with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour as co-chairs, U.N. Special Representative for Human Rights Defenders Hina Jilani, human rights defenders from 14 nations, and representatives from major U.S. human rights organizations.
3 Jun 2005
Postelection Statement on Ethiopia Elections, June 3, 2005
The Carter Center's May 16 postelection statement, based on observations of the polling process in Addis Ababa and selected locations in eight regions, expressed some concerns and noted that for the first time in history the majority of Ethiopian voters were presented with choices when they went to the polls.
1 Jun 2005
World Bank, Carter Center Collaboration Yields Economic Development, Political Dialogue
Scarcely a day's headlines go by without new evidence of the intimate link between peace and prosperity, conflict and catastrophe. Resurrecting societies, restoring security, and fostering country-led development in nations emerging from chaos and conflict are daunting challenges that can only be overcome through the collaborative efforts of many parties. Two such parties, the Bank Group and The Carter Center, increasingly bring their complementary strengths to bear in the same arenas and toward the same goals.
31 May 2005
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Discuss Peace, Health on PBS Program
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are the featured guests on a special edition of Scully: The World Show, hosted by Robert Scully, which will air through June on PBS stations across the United States.
31 May 2005
Carter Center Appoints Atlanta Leaders to Board of Councilors
The Carter Center recently appointed 17 new members to its Board of Councilors, bringing its membership to 204. The Board of Councilors is a leadership advisory group that promotes understanding of The Carter Center and its activities among opinion leaders and the broader community. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter and staff give updates on Center activities to board members throughout the year.
26 May 2005
Participant Bios for Human Rights Defenders Conference
Biographies of the participants of the 2005 conference, Human Rights Defenders on the Frontlines of Freedom: Advancing Security and the Rule of Law
26 May 2005
Agenda of the 2005 Human Rights Defenders Conference
Human Rights Defenders on the Frontlines of Freedom: Advancing Security and the Rule of Law. All events are open to the media and are located in The Carter Center Chapel unless otherwise indicated.
25 May 2005
Human Rights Activists Conference to Focus on Rule of Law in War on Terrorism
Human rights activists are often the first to sound the alarm bell on crises that escalate into conflict and even genocide, and they increasingly find themselves under attack from extremists and silenced by repressive regimes whose actions are overlooked because of their cooperation in the war on terrorism.
19 May 2005
Ethiopia Elections: Jimmy Carter Trip Report, Postelection Statement
The Carter Center thanks the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia for its invitation to observe the May 15, 2005, national elections and all those who welcomed us and took the time to contribute to our understanding of Ethiopian politics and the electoral process.
16 May 2005
Ethiopia Elections: Dispatch from Addis Ababa
In this dispatch from Ethiopia, Kay Torrance - the Carter Center's assistant director of public information and a member of the Center's international delegation - writes from the capital city of Addis Ababa. The country's multiparty elections - only the third in its 3,000-year old history - were held May 15, 2005.
10 May 2005
Georgia Mental Health Forum: Move to Managed Care for Medicaid to be Examined
Soon, Georgians will receive Medicaid services through managed care programs, and Atlantans will be among the first in the state to experie
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