<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--If you see this error message then you do not support RSS v2.0.--><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Carter Center]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org]]></link><description><![CDATA[Conversations at the Carter Center]]></description><item><title><![CDATA[April 19, 2012: Watch Archived Webcast of "The Arab Awakening" ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/ArabAwakening.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In December 2010, street demonstrations in Tunisia launched the "Arab Awakening," as countries across the Middle East and North Africa began to protest their governments using non-violent means and social media to organize and raise awareness. The Carter Center has followed events closely, observing history in the making as these countries choose their own leaders after decades of repression.  Carter Center panelists, moderated by Vice President for Peace Programs Dr. John Stremlau, include Hrair Balian, Conflict Resolution Program director; Avery Davis-Roberts, Democracy Program assistant director;  and Sarah Johnson, Democracy Program assistant director.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feb. 7, 2012: Watch Archived Webcast of "Dark Forest Black Fly"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/DarkForestBlackFly.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Watch exclusive video footage from "Dark Forest Black Fly," which documents the elimination of river blindness from Uganda. The Carter Center is a leader in the fight against this debilitating parasitic infection&#151;one of the major causes of preventable blindness in the world. Following the brief video, a panel discusses the challenges of eliminating the disease worldwide and their experiences making the film. Panelists include: Gary Strieker, executive director for Cielo Productions, Inc., and Carter Center staff featured in the film &#150; River Blindness Program Director Dr. Frank Richards, and Carter Center Epidemiologist Dr. Moses Katabarwa.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jan. 10, 2012: Watch Archived Webcast of "Human Rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/HumanRightsinDRC.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a country where 1,000 people die each day from disease, hunger, and violence, The Carter Center works for peace with justice by supporting local human rights groups and social service providers, equipping them with the skills and platform they need to deliver effective services and demand their rights. The Center also provides protection to human rights defenders, who face shrinking political space and increasing intimidation, and promotes transparency and accountability of the nation's copper-mining industry. Panelists include Sophie Borel Ghosn, field office director for The Carter Center in the DRC; Elizabeth Caesens, project manager for The Carter Center's mining transparency project in DRC; and David Pottie, associate director of the Carter Center's Democracy Program and project manager for the Center's observation of the DRC elections. Carter Center Human Rights Program Director Karin Ryan moderates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oct. 13, 2011: Watch Archived Webcast of "The State of Democracy in the Americas"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/StateofDemocracyintheAmericas.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[According to the Inter-American Democratic Charter, "The peoples of the Americas have a right to democracy and their governments have an obligation to promote and defend it." In the 10th anniversary year of this important document, panelists discuss the state of democracy in the Americas and the Charter's reach. They include the Right Honourable Joe Clark, former prime minister of Canada; Eduardo Stein, former vice president of Guatemala; and Mariclaire Acosta, former undersecretary of foreign relations for human rights and democracy of Mexico. Carter Center Americas Program Director Jennifer McCoy moderates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sept. 13, 2011: Watch Archived Webcast of "A Conversation with the Carters"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/ConversationWithCarters-091311.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hear from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter about the Center's peace and health initiatives around the world.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 7, 2011: Watch Archived Webcast of "Behind the Scenes of "Foul Water Fiery Serpent," a New Documentary on Guinea Worm Disease"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/BehindtheScenes-FoulWaterFierySerpent.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Watch exclusive footage and hear stories from the field from the filmmakers who produced the new documentary "Foul Water Fiery Serpent," which chronicles the Carter Center's historic campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease. The discussion also includes the latest information and statistics about the eradication effort. Presenters include Ernesto Ruiz-Tiben, Ph.D., director, Carter Center Guinea Worm Eradication Program; Gary Strieker, Ron Borden, and Molly Raskin. John Hardman, M.D., president and CEO of The Carter Center, leads the event.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 8, 2011: Watch Archived Webcast of "Justice for the Poor"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/JusticeforthePoor.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Carter Center is at the forefront of a growing international movement to find ways to deliver justice to the poor in places like Liberia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, so that all people, not just those who can afford it, can realize their full rights as citizens. Hear about new and innovative practices that are improving access to justice in impoverished and post-conflict countries. Panelists include: Tom Crick, associate director of the Carter Center's Conflict Resolution Program, who manages the Center's access to justice projects in Liberia; Professor Pamela Scully, professor of women's studies and African studies at Emory University and  chair of the Department of Women's Studies. Her recent research interests focus on the relevance of history and feminist theory to ensuring women's rights in post-conflict societies; and Stephen C. Lubkemann, associate professor of anthropology and international affairs, Elliot School of International Affairs, George Washington University.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nov. 16, 2010: Watch Archived Webcast of "After the War: Mental Health and a Veteran's Journey Home"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/AfterWar-MentalHealthandVeterans.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Panelists discuss the high rates of post-traumatic stress disorder and mental wellness support for veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Experts include Kelly Kennedy, reporter for the Times News Service and former Rosalynn Carter Fellow for Mental Health Journalism; Sonja Batten, Ph.D., assistant deputy director/patient care services officer for mental health, Department of Veterans Affairs; and Col. Thomas Carden, commander, 560th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard. Carter Center Mental Health Program Director Dr. Thomas Bornemann moderates, and former First Lady and Carter Center co-founder Rosalynn Carter  provides opening remarks.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nov. 9, 2010: Conversations at The Carter Center, "After the War: Mental Health and a Veteran's Journey Home"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/pr/conversations-110410.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Reservations are still available for the Nov. 9 Conversations at The Carter Center event, "After the War: Mental Health and a Veteran's Journey Home." In addition, attendees now will have the chance to participate in a special book signing immediately following the panel discussion.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sept. 21, 2010: Watch Archived Webcast of "A Conversation with the Jimmy Carter"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/ConversationWithJimmyCarter-091410.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter discusses current Carter Center peace and health initiatives around the world.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 22, 2010: Watch Archived Webcast of "Improving the Lives of Women Through Public Health Initiatives]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/ImprovingtheLivesofWomen.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The connection between human rights and good health among some of the world's most impoverished and neglected women, and the Carter Center's public health initiatives, is the focus of this Conversations event. Joanne Silberner, National Public Radio's health policy correspondent and Rosalynn Carter Fellow for Mental Health Journalism, moderates a panel discussion between Carter Center peace and health experts including Dr. Paul Emerson, director, Trachoma Control Program; Karin Ryan, director, Human Rights Program; and Elizabeth Cromwell, assistant director, Trachoma Control Program.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 10, 2010: Watch Archived Webcast of "Africa: Elections Aren't Enough"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/Africa-ElectionsArentEnough.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Paul Collier, award-winning author of books such as "The Bottom Billion" and "War, Guns, and Votes," is joined on a panel by David Carroll, director of the Carter Center's Democracy Program; Tom Crick, associate director of the Center's Conflict Resolution Program; and Jennifer McCoy, director of the Center's Americas Program for a closer look at the impact of elections in Africa and what is needed to make democracy hold in developing countries. Carter Center Vice President for Peace Programs John Stremlau moderates.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 1, 2010:  Make Online Reservations Now for "Africa - Elections Aren't Enough," March 10 Conversations at The Carter Center ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://carter.convio.net/site/Calendar?view=Detail&id=100481]]></link><description><![CDATA[Join us for a Conversation led by Paul Collier, award-winning author of books such as The Bottom Billion and War, Guns, and Votes. Collier is also professor of economics and director of the Center for the Study of African Economies at Oxford University. He researches the causes and consequences of civil war, the effects of aid, and the problems of democracy in low-income and natural resource-rich societies.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feb. 16, 2010: Watch Archived Webcast of "The Mental Health Crisis in Georgia"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/MentalHealthCrisisInGeorgia.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Former First Lady and Carter Center Mental Health Program founder Rosalynn Carter provides opening remarks for this examination of the current crisis facing the mental health system in the state of Georgia. Carter Center Mental Health Program Director Dr. Thom Bornemann moderates a panel of key stakeholders who explore potential solutions, including Charles Willis of the Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network; Dr. John Gates, board member, The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, Georgia Southwestern University; and Andrew Penn of the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jan. 19, 2010: Reserve your tickets for "The Mental Health Crisis in Georgia " on Feb. 16, 2010, or watch the live webcast]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/involved/conversations/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[More than 130 patients have died under suspicious circumstances in Georgia's public psychiatric hospitals over the past seven years, according to an expos&#233; by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.  The Carter Center has been a leading voice for change in Georgia's mental health system since this crisis came to light, and has worked to identify strategies to transform Georgia's shame into a model for the nation. The U.S. Department of Justice has filed suit against the state of Georgia, the status of which will be discussed during the Feb. 16 Conversations at The Carter Center.  Former First Lady and Carter Center Mental Health Program founder Rosalynn Carter will provide remarks.  Carter Center Mental Health Program Director Dr. Thom Bornemann will moderate a panel of key stakeholders who will discuss the challenges facing the state mental health system and explore potential solutions.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dec. 3, 2009: Watch Archived Webcast of "China &#150; U.S. Relations"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/China-US-Relations-120309.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Normalizing relations with China was one of the most important decisions for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter during his administration 30 years ago.  Making the decision was difficult and it is equally difficult to maintain this complex and multi-faceted relationship.  Both nations are now facing new challenges.  Managing this important bilateral relationship has a huge impact on world peace, stability, and prosperity. This discussion on the history, present, and future of the relationship between these two great nations is moderated by Carter Center Vice President for Peace Programs John Stremlau.  Panelists include former U.S. President Jimmy Carter; Vice President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries Madam Li Xiaolin;  Emory University distinguished visiting professor of China studies Mary Brown Bullock;  and Carter Center China Program Director Yawei Liu.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oct. 28, 2009: Watch Archived Webcast of "The Carter Presidency Revisited"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/CarterPresidencyRevisited.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A panel of distinguished presidential scholars reassesses the relevance for today of key policies and events of the administration of the 39th U.S. President. Speakers include Kevin Mattson, author of  "What the Heck Are You Up To Mr. President?" Jimmy Carter, America's 'Malaise,' and the Speech That Should Have Changed the Country (2009), Jimmy Carter Library and Museum Director Jay Hakes, author of "A Declaration of Energy Independence" (2008), and Steven Hochman, Carter Center director of research and faculty assistant to President Carter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oct. 13, 2009: Reserve your tickets for "The Carter Presidency Revisited" on Oct. 28, or watch the live webcast]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/involved/conversations/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A panel of distinguished presidential scholars reassesses the relevance for today of key policies and events of the administration of the 39th U.S. President. Speakers include Kevin Mattson, author of  'What the Heck Are You Up To Mr. President?': Jimmy Carter, America's 'Malaise,' and the Speech That Should Have Changed the Country (2009), Jimmy Carter Library and Museum Director Jay Hakes, author of A Declaration of Energy Independence (2008), and Steven Hochman, Carter Center director of research and faculty assistant to President Carter.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sept. 15, 2009: Watch Archived Webcast of "A Conversation With The Carters"]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/Conversations/ConversationWithCarters-091509.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will discuss current peace and health initiatives at The Carter Center and the Oct. 1 reopening of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, which is also President Carter's 85th birthday. This event will be moderated by Carter Center CEO Dr. John Hardman.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aug. 17, 2009: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter to Launch 2009-2010 Season of Conversations at The Carter Center]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://cartercenter.org/news/pr/conversations-2009-2010.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will open the upcoming season of Conversations at The Carter Center on Sept. 15, 2009. The annual speaker series features panel discussions of current world topics and Carter Center work. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 16, 2009: Watch the archived webcast of Mental Illnesses: Myths and Realities (90 minutes, Real Player is required to view the webcast)]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/news/multimedia/HealthPrograms/Conversations-mental-illness-myths-realities.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Conversations at The Carter Center brings you up close with Carter Center experts and special guests to discuss the issues that shape your world. Following their conversation, panelists also take questions from the audience. All Conversations are webcast live and archived for future viewing. Many people incorrectly believe mental illnesses cannot be treated or that a person with a mental illness is more likely to be violent. Noted mental health and anti-stigma experts Dr. Patrick Corrigan, Dr. Ben Druss, and Charles Willis will address these and other misconceptions that are the most harmful to efforts to improve access to mental health care and fight discrimination against people with mental illness. The discussion will be facilitated by the Center's Mental Health Program Director Dr. Thom Bornemann. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feb. 25, 2009: Watch the archived webcast of Beyond Free and Fair (90 minutes, Real Player is required to view the webcast)]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.cartercenter.org/involved/conversations/webcasts.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Election observers play a vital role in the elections of countries emerging from conflict. Their presence deters interference or fraud and reassures voters that they can safely and secretly cast their ballots, and their assessments are central to determining whether an election is considered genuinely democratic. Hear from leaders in the field of international election observation and administration as they discuss witnessing elections in countries emerging from warfare or under threat of new conflict. Recent and upcoming election projects will be analyzed as well as emerging standards for credible elections, a project spearheaded by The Carter Center.]]></description></item></channel></rss>
