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Human Rights Overview

What (unique) role does The Carter Center play in the human rights community?

Are there international human rights protections in place?

Why is U.S. human rights leadership critical?

What can average people do to advance human rights?

What (unique) role does The Carter Center play in the human rights community?

The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering.  Built on the human rights principles embraced and implemented by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter during his presidency, The Carter Center is known worldwide as a nonpartisan organization.   With unique access to governmental leaders and international organizations, the Center is viewed as a credible and valuable partner.

The Carter Center is at the forefront in support of human rights defenders worldwide and hosts the Human Rights Defenders Policy Forum annually, where activists—many of whom have been jailed or tortured for their outspoken commitment to human rights in their own countries—gather to discuss national and global issues affecting civil, political, social, economic, and cultural rights and freedoms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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