<![CDATA[Carter Center]]><![CDATA[Feb. 10, 2011: Carter Center and JPC Expand Liberian Community Legal Advice Services Into Montserrado County]]><![CDATA[Feb. 9, 2012: Carter Center Study Group to Visit Venezuela for Feb. 12 Primaries]]><![CDATA[Feb. 7, 2012: South Sudan: Carter Center Urges Broad Participation in Assembly's Hearing on Political Parties Bill]]><![CDATA[Feb. 4, 2012: Carter Center Preliminary Statement on the First Round of Voting in Egypt's Shura Council Elections]]><![CDATA[Jan. 31, 2012: Over 10 Million Nepalis Registered to Vote, Ensuring Access for Remaining Unregistered Voters Crucial]]><![CDATA[Jan. 24, 2012: Carter Center Urges Israel to Release Palestinian Legislators]]><![CDATA[Jan. 13, 2012: Carter Center Witnessing Mission for Egypt People's Assembly Elections: Executive Summary of Findings]]><![CDATA[Jan. 6, 2012: Former Hemispheric Leaders Call for Reform of Nicaragua Electoral System]]><![CDATA[Jan. 3, 2012: Dispatches from Egypt: Carter Center Witnesses Reflect on Election Voices, Symbols]]><![CDATA[Jan. 2, 2012: Jimmy Carter to Lead Carter Center Delegation to Egypt]]><![CDATA[Dec. 18, 2011: Carter Center Preliminary Statement on the Second Round of Voting in Egypt's People's Assembly Elections]]><![CDATA[Dec. 16, 2011: Trip Report by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong, China, Dec. 6-15, 2011]]><![CDATA[Dec. 15, 2011: New Report Published on Drug Policy Alternatives in Latin America and the United States]]><![CDATA[Dec. 14, 2011: The Carter Center Notes Peaceful Elections in a Fragile Political and Social Context]]><![CDATA[Dec. 10, 2011: Carter Center: Democratic Republic of the Congo Presidential Election Results Lack Credibility]]><![CDATA[Dec. 8, 2011: Carter Center Statement on Egypt's Election Results and Complaints Management Process ]]><![CDATA[Dec. 2, 2011: Carter Center Preliminary Statement on the First Round of Voting in Egypt's People's Assembly Elections ]]><![CDATA[Nov. 30, 2011: Carter Center Preliminary Statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo Election]]><![CDATA[Nov. 29, 2011: The Carter Center Launches Election Observation Mission to Cote d'Ivoire]]><![CDATA[Nov. 22, 2011: Former Zambia President Rupiah Banda to Lead Carter Center Delegation to DRC's Election]]><![CDATA[Nov. 21, 2011: Carter Center Statement on Egypt's Pre-election Environment]]><![CDATA[Nov. 21, 2011: Carter Center Statement on Liberia's Tally Process and Post-Electoral Environment]]><![CDATA[Nov. 18, 2011: John Stremlau: Partners Crucial to Nurturing Liberian Democracy]]><![CDATA[Nov. 16, 2011: Carter Center Commends South Sudan on Inclusive Approach to Foundational Democratic Laws, Emphasizes Key Issues for Consideration by Assembly]]><![CDATA[Nov. 14, 2011: Carter Center Announces International Delegation for Egypt's Parliamentary Elections ]]><![CDATA[Nov. 10, 2011: The Carter Center Highlights Shortcomings in Tunisia's Post-polling Period; Outlines Issues to be Addressed in Future Electoral Processes]]><![CDATA[Nov. 10, 2011: Trip Report by Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter to Tunisia Elections: Oct. 18-25, 2011]]><![CDATA[Nov. 10, 2011: Carter Center Preliminary Statement on the Liberia Presidential Run-Off Election]]><![CDATA[Nov. 9, 2011: Carter Center Expert Group Statement on the Nicaragua Elections]]><![CDATA[Nov. 6, 2011: Carter Center Statement on Boycott of Liberia's Nov. 8 Run-Off Election]]><![CDATA[Nov. 3, 2011: The Carter Center Welcomes Agreement by Nepal's Political Parties]]><![CDATA[Nov. 1, 2011: Carter Center Announces Delegation to Observe Liberia's Presidential Run-Off Election ]]><![CDATA[Oct. 31, 2011: Carter Center Launches Website Detailing Katanga Mining Sector in DRC (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[Oct. 25, 2011: Carter Center Reports Peaceful and Enthusiastic Participation in Tunisia's Landmark Elections]]><![CDATA[Oct. 24, 2011: Carter Center Observes as Tunisians Cast Historic Votes for Brighter Future (Slideshow)]]><![CDATA[Oct. 21, 2011: The Carter Center Answers Your Questions About the Historic Oct. 23 Tunisia Elections]]><![CDATA[Oct. 21, 2011: Declaration of the Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter on the Venezuelan Decision Regarding the Ruling of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (English and Spanish)]]><![CDATA[Oct. 20, 2011: Carter Center Statement on Liberia's Tally Process]]><![CDATA[Oct. 17, 2011: Carter Center Calls for Urgent Steps by DRC's Election Commission to Prepare for Nov. 28 Elections]]><![CDATA[Oct. 16, 2011: Former Mauritius President Cassam Uteem to Co-Lead Carter Center Delegation to Observe Tunisia's Oct. 23 Elections]]><![CDATA[Oct. 14, 2011: The Carter Center Congratulates the Cherokee Nation on the Completion of the Vote Counting Process]]><![CDATA[Oct. 13, 2011: Preliminary Statement: Carter Center Reports Open and Transparent Voting Process; Encourages Liberians to Await Final Results]]><![CDATA[Oct. 12, 2011: The Carter Center Calls For an Inclusive Solution to Conflicts in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile]]><![CDATA[Oct. 12, 2011: Carter Center Group to Visit Nicaragua During Nov. 6 Elections(En Español)]]><![CDATA[Oct. 6, 2011: General Yakubu Gowon to Lead Carter Center Delegation to Observe Liberia's Oct. 11 Elections]]><![CDATA[Oct. 3, 2011: The Carter Center Calls on Tunisian Election Authorities to Finalize Critical Procedures and Intensify Voter Outreach ]]><![CDATA[Oct. 3, 2011: Carter Center Reports Vibrant and Generally Peaceful Campaigning in Liberia; Urges Steps to Level Playing Field]]><![CDATA[Oct. 3, 2011: On the Ground in Northwest Tunisia: Rural Voters Hope Elections Bring Much-Needed Change]]><![CDATA[Sept. 27, 2011: Carter Center Commends Successful Cherokee Nation Voting Day and Highlights the Need for Patience and Transparency as Process Unfolds]]><![CDATA[Sept. 27, 2011: The Carter Center Rejects Fake Opinion Poll]]><![CDATA[Sept. 15, 2011: Carter Center Announces Election Observation Mission to Liberia]]><![CDATA[Sept. 14, 2011: Carter Center Announces Election Observation Mission to Cherokee Nation]]><![CDATA[Sept. 9, 2011: Carter Center Statement on the Nov. 6 Elections in Nicaragua]]><![CDATA[Sept. 1, 2011: The Carter Center Welcomes Completion of Tunisia's Voter Registration; Highlights Additional Steps Needed to Ensure Successful Polling ]]><![CDATA[Aug. 26, 2011: The Carter Center Calls for a Peaceful Resolution of the Stalemate in the Blue Nile Popular Consultations]]><![CDATA[Aug. 17, 2011 : Carter Center Announces Election Observation Mission to DRC]]><![CDATA[Aug. 4, 2011 : Carter Center Announces Election Observation Mission to Tunisia (English, Arabic, and French)]]><![CDATA[Aug. 4, 2011: Political Space in Nepal has Improved Since Constituent Assembly Election but Challenges Remain, Sustainability Still in Question]]><![CDATA[July 15, 2011: Sudan: The Carter Center Calls for Formal Extension of the Blue Nile Popular Consultations]]><![CDATA[July 7, 2011: Carter Center Commends Election Commission of Nepal on Progress in Voter Registration, Encourages Efforts to Increase Citizen Turnout]]><![CDATA[July 2, 2011: The Carter Center Urges Meaningful Deliberation of Draft Transitional Constitution]]><![CDATA[May 30, 2011: Statement by The Carter Center on the Extension of Nepal's Constituent Assembly]]><![CDATA[May 25, 2011: The Unchanged Path to Mideast Peace]]><![CDATA[May 18, 2011: Vote in South Kordofan is Peaceful and Credible, Despite Climate of Insecurity and Some Irregularities]]><![CDATA[May 10, 2011: Carter Center: Local Peace Committee Functioning Has Improved, But Overall Effectiveness Remains Unclear]]><![CDATA[May 9, 2011: Carter Center Calls For Calm As Parties Await Electoral Results - South Kordofan Gubernatorial And State Legislative Elections]]><![CDATA[May 3, 2011: Support The Palestinian Unity Government]]><![CDATA[May 2, 2011: Trip Report by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Korean Peninsula, April 22-29, 2011]]><![CDATA[April 2011: Read the latest issue of The Carter Center News (Spring 2011 PDF)]]><![CDATA[April 29, 2011: Carter Center Statement on Palestinian Reconciliation ]]><![CDATA[April 28, 2011: The Carter Center Notes Concerns With Security in South Kordofan, Progress in Polling Preparations]]><![CDATA[April 19, 2011: Summary of Observation Findings on the Election Commission of Nepal's "Voter Registration with Photograph" Program (PDF)]]><![CDATA[April 19, 2011: First Interim Statement on the Election Commission of Nepal's "Voter Registration with Photograph" Program (PDF)]]><![CDATA[April 19, 2011: Carter Center Notes Progress in Nepal's Ongoing Voter Registration Process, Offers Suggestions to Address Key Challenges Ahead]]><![CDATA[April 6, 2011: Human Rights and Religious Leaders Call on Religious Leadership to Stand for Equal Rights for Girls and Women]]><![CDATA[March 28, 2011: The Carter Center Notes Concerns with Low Voter Registration Turnout in South Kordofan, Highlights Steps Needed for Credible Polling Process]]><![CDATA[March 25, 2011: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Former First Lady to Visit Cuba]]><![CDATA[March 21, 2011: Carter Center Urges Political Parties and Blue Nile Popular Consultation Commission to Ensure Genuine Dialogue on Key Issues in Blue Nile State]]><![CDATA[March 17, 2011:Carter Center Urges Inclusive Transition Process in Southern Sudan]]><![CDATA[Feb. 28, 2011: Carter Center: Clashes Between Nepal's Political Party Youth Wings Have Decreased But YCL and UML Youth Force Continue to Seek Financial Gain]]><![CDATA[Feb. 28, 2011: Forum Identifies Solutions to Improve Cooperation Among Andean Countries and the United States (English and En Español)]]><![CDATA[Feb. 16, 2011: Two Vital Steps on Path to Democracy in Egypt]]><![CDATA[Feb. 14, 2011: Carter Center Congratulates Success of Southern Sudan Referendum, Encourages Steps to Strengthen Future Elections]]><![CDATA[Feb. 11, 2011: Statement From The Carter Center on Democratic Transition in Egypt]]><![CDATA[Feb. 11, 2011: Credible Elections for Egypt]]><![CDATA[Jan. 24, 2011: Carter Center Observers Witness Southern Sudan's Referendum on Self-Determination]]><![CDATA[Jan. 19, 2011: Carter Center and JPC Expand Liberian Community Legal Advice Services Into Nine Counties ]]><![CDATA[Jan. 18, 2011: Trip Report by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Sudan, Jan. 5-16, 2011]]><![CDATA[Jan. 17, 2011: Carter Center Finds Sudanese Referendum Peaceful and Credible]]><![CDATA[Jan. 13, 2011: New York Times "On The Ground" Blog: President Carter, Nicholas Kristof Answer Readers' Questions About Sudan, Referendum]]><![CDATA[Jan. 3, 2011: Jimmy Carter, Kofi Annan, Joseph Warioba, and John Hardman to Lead Carter Center Delegation to Observe Referendum on Self-Determination of Southern Sudan ]]><![CDATA[Dec. 15, 2010: Carter Center Finds Southern Sudan Voter Registration Credible, Strong Step Toward Referendum Despite Some Weaknesses]]><![CDATA[Dec. 4, 2010: Carter Center Statement on the Cote d'Ivoire Election (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[Dec. 2, 2010: Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Cote d'Ivoire Election (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[Dec. 2, 2010: Final Statement on Run-off Election in Guinea and the Post-Election Period: Carter Center Commends Guineans on Successful Elections and Urges Peaceful Acceptance of Final Results (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[Dec. 1, 2010: Jimmy Carter and Jim Kolbe Recommend the U.S. Congress to Renew and Extend the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (English and En Español)]]><![CDATA[Nov. 30, 2010: Cote d'Ivoire Presidential Run-Off Election: High Voter Turnout Amid Political Tension (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[Nov. 24, 2010: Carter Center Statement on Sudan Referendum: Strong Start to Registration But Urgent Action Needed to Ensure Broad Participation]]><![CDATA[Nov. 24, 2010: Carter Center Urges End to Negative Campaign Rhetoric in Cote d'Ivoire's Presidential Run-Off Election (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[Nov. 23, 2010: The Carter Center Urges Swift Resolution to Nepal's Political Deadlock, Issues Report on Local Political and Peace Process]]><![CDATA[Nov. 19, 2010: The Carter Center Urges Calm, Restraint in Guinea (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[Nov. 15, 2010: The Carter Center Deploys More than 50 Observers to Monitor Sudan's Voter Registration (عربي)]]><![CDATA[Nov. 9, 2010: Guinea's Transitional Elections Marked by Peaceful Voting; Commitment to Transparency in Final Results Is Important]]><![CDATA[Nov. 2, 2010: Cote d'Ivoire Presidential Election Marks Historic Milestone in Peace Process]]><![CDATA[Nov. 2, 2010: General Yakubu Gowon to Lead Carter Center Delegation to Observe Guinea's Nov. 7 Runoff Election]]><![CDATA[Oct. 29, 2010: Carter Center Notes Progress But Urges Critical Steps to Ensure Credible Voter Registration and Referenda Processes In Sudan]]><![CDATA[Oct. 27, 2010: Carter Center Urges Calm in Guinea Ahead of Run-off Election]]><![CDATA[Oct. 27, 2010: John Kufuor to Lead Carter Center Delegation to Observe Cote d'Ivoire's Oct. 31 Election (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[Oct. 19, 2010: Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Guinea Elections (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[Oct. 5, 2010: Carter Center Deploys Election Observers to Côte d'Ivoire]]><![CDATA[Sept. 30, 2010: Carter Center Statement on Ecuador (English and En Español)]]><![CDATA[Sept. 28, 2010: Carter Center Deploys International Referendum Observers in Sudan]]><![CDATA[Sept. 24, 2010: Carter Center Heartened by Guinea's Election Date Announcement and Recent Progress Toward Organizing Runoff Election]]><![CDATA[Sept. 16, 2010: North Korea Wants to Make a Deal]]><![CDATA[Sept. 13, 2010: Trip Report by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to China, Sept. 4-10, 2010]]><![CDATA[Sept. 3, 2010: Carter Center Congratulates Liberia on Passage of Freedom of Information Bill]]><![CDATA[Aug. 19, 2010: Stadium Massacre Fuels Survivor's Commitment to Full Democracy for Guinea]]><![CDATA[Aug. 16, 2010: As Nepal Struggles, Observers Keep Information Flowing]]><![CDATA[Aug. 16, 2010: Carter Center Launches First of Its Kind Database to Support Democratic Elections]]><![CDATA[Aug. 4, 2010 : Public Radio International Highlights Judicial System in Liberia]]><![CDATA[July 24, 2010: The Carter Center Welcomes Preparation for Guinea's Presidential Run-off Election Despite Operational Flaws in Results Process (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[July 22, 2010: Carter Center Calls for End to East Jerusalem Deportations, Respect for International Law]]><![CDATA[July 7, 2010: Q&A With Pewee Flomoku: Son of Liberia]]><![CDATA[June 29, 2010 : The Carter Center Commends Guinea's Historical Election; Urges Continued Calm in the Post-Election Period (Preliminary Statement)]]><![CDATA[June 22, 2010: General Yakubu Gowon to Lead Carter Center Delegation to Observe Guinea's June 27 Elections (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[June 22, 2010: Carter Center: Land Commitments in Nepal's Peace Process Only Partially Fulfilled (कृपया नेपालीमा पढ्नुहोस्)]]><![CDATA[June 21, 2010: Carter Center Encouraged by Electoral Campaign in Guinea; Urges Steps on Electoral Preparations and Voter Education (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[June 4, 2010: Carter Center Statement on the Death of Floribert Chebeya Bahizire]]><![CDATA[June 2, 2010: Carter Center Calls on the International Community to End the Siege of Gaza (English and Arabic)]]><![CDATA[May 24, 2010: Carter Center Launches Election Observation Mission to Guinea]]><![CDATA[May 14, 2010: Carter Center Launches Local Dispute Management Program in Liberia]]><![CDATA[May 11, 2010: Ghanaian ATI Conference Participant Coordinating Campaign for Country's Right to Information Law]]><![CDATA[May 10, 2010: Carter Center Reports Widespread Irregularities in Sudan's Vote Tabulation and Strongly Urges Steps to Increase Transparency]]><![CDATA[May 4, 2010: Join Brookings Institution Scholar Cheng Li in the Field to Study Progress in China's Rural Village Elections]]><![CDATA[April 28, 2010: Sudan's Imperfect But Important Elections]]><![CDATA[April 22, 2010: Friends of The Inter-American Democratic Charter Issue Statement on Crisis in Nicaragua]]><![CDATA[April 17, 2010: The Carter Center Election Observation Mission in Sudan Presidential, Gubernatorial, and Legislative Elections, April 2010 ]]><![CDATA[April 9, 2010: The Carter Center Calls on Cote d'Ivoire Political Leaders to Keep Election Preparations on Track (En anglais et en francais)]]><![CDATA[April 8, 2010: Jimmy Carter to Lead Carter Center Delegation to Observe Sudan Elections]]><![CDATA[April 1, 2010: Long-Term Sudan Observers Impressed with Enthusiasm, Mobilization of Communities Readying for Elections]]><![CDATA[March 25, 2010: Innovative Smartphone Technology Streamlines Election Observation Process]]><![CDATA[March 23, 2010: Remarks by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at Korea University, Seoul, Korea]]><![CDATA[March 22, 2010: Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Death of Girija Prasad Koirala]]><![CDATA[March 18, 2010: Carter Center Welcomes Sudan's Elections Campaign, Urges Steps to Ensure Open and Inclusive Process]]><![CDATA[March 15, 2010: Sudanese Domestic Election Observer Feels Sense of Responsibility To Next Generation]]><![CDATA[March 5, 2010: Carter Center Condemns Attacks on Journalists in Nepal]]><![CDATA[March 4, 2010: Plan of Action to Advance the Right of Access to Information in Africa Released Today]]><![CDATA[March 2, 2010: Carter Center and International IDEA Launch Initiative to Strengthen Andean-U.S. Relations (English and En Español) ]]><![CDATA[March 1, 2010: Ecuador Becomes Second Country in the Americas to Halt River Blindness Transmission - Carter Center Hails Major Step Forward in Campaign to Rid Americas of Parasitic Infection by 2012; Urges Intensified Efforts in the Four Remaining Endemic Countries (English and En Espanol)]]><![CDATA[Feb. 22, 2010: Carter Center - Nepalis Want New Constitution to Promote Decentralization and Equality]]><![CDATA[Feb. 17, 2010: U.S. Engagement With the U.N. Human Rights System (PDF)]]><![CDATA[Feb. 4, 2010: Open Letter from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to the People of Nepal]]><![CDATA[Feb. 2, 2010: Jimmy Carter: A Crisis in Sudan]]><![CDATA[Feb. 1, 2010: Jimmy Carter to Lead Conference to Advance Right of Access to Information in Africa]]><![CDATA[Jan. 26, 2010: Meet Olawale Fapohunda: Committed to Proposed African Charter]]><![CDATA[Jan. 26, 2010: Carter Center Calls Upon All Palestinian Authorities and Political Parties to Allow Unhindered Participation in the Political Process]]><![CDATA[Jan. 26, 2010: Ghana Conference to Address Africa's Right of Access to Information, Develop Action Plan]]><![CDATA[Jan. 20, 2010: Carter Center Calls for Objective and Transparent Resolution of Fraud Allegations in Cote D'Ivoire Election Preparations (En anglais et en français)]]><![CDATA[Jan. 6, 2010: China Elections and Governance Online Receives Top Web Awards From China-Based Publications]]><![CDATA[Dec. 19, 2009: Gaza Must Be Rebuilt Now]]><![CDATA[Dec. 17, 2009: Carter Center Commends Broad Participation in Sudan's Registration, Urges Additional Steps to Ensure Genuine Elections]]><![CDATA[Dec. 8, 2009: Meet Jordan Bracho: Center's Media Training in Venezuela Addresses Balance, Dialog]]><![CDATA[Dec. 7, 2009: Carter Center Commends Bolivians on Peaceful Election Day and Urges National Electoral Court to Strengthen Confidence in the Biometric Register (English and Spanish)]]><![CDATA[Dec. 4, 2009 : Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter Submit Letter to OAS on Honduras]]><![CDATA[Dec. 3, 2009: Carter Center Delegation to Observe Bolivia's Dec. 6 Elections (English and Spanish)]]><![CDATA[Dec. 2, 2009: Dispatch From Bolivia: The Carter Center Blogs From The 2009 Presidential and Legislative Elections]]><![CDATA[1 December 2009: The Carter Center Commends Advances in Bolivia's Biometric Voter Registry but Urges More Transparency in Processing Data and Timely Resolution to the Situation of Citizens Conditionally Allowed to Vote ("Observados")]]><![CDATA[30 November 2009: Carter Center Welcomes Peaceful Voter Registration in Sudan; Urges Further Steps to Improve Registration Process]]><![CDATA[30 November 2009: Carter Center Notes Poor but Improved Tarai Security Environment in Nepal]]><![CDATA[25 November 2009: Carter Center Statement on the Honduran Elections (English and Spanish)]]><![CDATA[23 November 2009: Internationally-Renowned Humanitarian Groups Support Challenge to Unconstitutional "Material Support" Law]]><![CDATA[9 November 2009: Update: Carter Center Assists Ecuador-Colombia Agreement]]><![CDATA[5 November 2009: Goldstone and Gaza]]><![CDATA[2 November 2009: Carter Center Concerned About Sudan's Voter Registration Process and Obstacles to Observer Accreditation]]><![CDATA[2 November 2009: Trip Report by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Dubai, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey, Oct. 18-30, 2009]]><![CDATA[24 October 2009: Statement by The Carter Center and Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter in Honduras]]><![CDATA[12 October 2009: Carter Center Assists Ecuador-Colombia Agreement]]><![CDATA[5 October 2009 : Carter Center-Sponsored Web Site Redesigned to Engage China's Youth]]><![CDATA[2 October 2009: Carter Center Condemns Violence in Guinea]]><![CDATA[18 September 2009: Carter Center Urges All Parties to Heed Goldstone Report Recommendations]]><![CDATA[17 September 2009: Carter Center Continues Observation of Bolivia's Biometric Census Registration Process (English and Spanish)]]><![CDATA[15 September 2009: The Carter Center Commemorates the 2nd Annual International Day of Democracy]]><![CDATA[6 September 2009: Concern in the Holy Land: The Elders' View of the Middle East]]><![CDATA[31 August 2009: Trip Report by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Elders Visit to the Middle East: August 22-29, 2009]]><![CDATA[26 August 2009: The Carter Center Urges Progress on Nepal's Peace and Constitutional Processes, Increased Attention to the Local Level]]><![CDATA[26 August 2009: Carter Center Launches Voter Registration Observation Mission to Bolivia (English and Spanish)]]><![CDATA[19 August 2009: Carter Center Notes Progress in Electoral Preparations, But Expresses Concern Over Electoral Delays and Peace Agreement Implementation]]><![CDATA[19 August 2009: Status of the Electoral Process in Sudan – Concerns Remain Over Electoral Delays and Peace Agreement Implementation (PDF)]]><![CDATA[19 August 2009: Carter Center Annonces Agreement With the Government of Sudan, the National Elections Commission and the Government of Southern Sudan on Election Observation]]><![CDATA[13 August 2009: Attaining a Culture of Peace in Bolivia]]><![CDATA[31 July 2009: Carter Center Statement on Situation in Honduras (English and Spanish)]]><![CDATA[21 July 2009: Human Rights House Provides Safe Space for Activists, Supports Citizens in Democratic Republic of the Congo]]><![CDATA[21 July 2009: Profile: Valerie Harden, Deputy Field Director, Carter Center Kinshasa Field Office]]><![CDATA[14 July 2009: Statement By The Carter Center on the Release of the Final Report of Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission]]><![CDATA[13 July 2009: Constitutional Crisis in Honduras: An Expert Q&A by Dr. Jennifer McCoy, Director, Americas Program]]><![CDATA[12 July 2009: The Words of God Do Not Justify Cruelty to Women]]><![CDATA[10 July 2009: The Carter Center Continues Support to Nepal's Peace Process]]><![CDATA[30 June 2009: Statement by the Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter on the Honduran Coup, Sunday, June 28, 2009 (English and Spanish versions)]]><![CDATA[29 June 2009: East Jerusalem Family Forced to Demolish Part of Own Home, Center Expert Cites Abuse of Permit System]]><![CDATA[26 June 2009: The Carter Center Congratulates Indonesia's Constitutional Court for Timely Resolution of Election Disputes]]><![CDATA[24 June 2009: Voter Encouraged by Carter Center Presence During Lebanon Elections, Hopeful About Country's Political Future]]><![CDATA[17 June 2009: Election Day in Lebanon: Carter Center Observers Monitor Polling Sites]]><![CDATA[17 June 2009: Trip Report by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Lebanon, Syria, Israel, West Bank, and Gaza - June 2-17, 2009]]><![CDATA[17 June 2009: Lebanon Election Day Wrap-up Video: Carter Center Observers Monitor Polling Sites]]><![CDATA[16 June 2009: Speech by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to the United Nations Relief Works Agency's Human Rights Graduation in Gaza]]><![CDATA[12 June 2009: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Visits Syria, Israel, West Bank, and Gaza]]><![CDATA[10 June 2009: Deborah Hakes Blogs From the 2009 Lebanon Parliamentary Elections]]>]]><![CDATA[9 June 2009: Deborah Hakes Blogs From the 2009 Lebanon Parliamentary Elections]]>]]><![CDATA[8 June 2009: Carter Center Commends Lebanon's Successful Elections; Notes Shortcomings and Encourages Continued Reform]]><![CDATA[8 June 2009: Deborah Hakes Blogs From the 2009 Lebanon Parliamentary Elections]]>]]><![CDATA[7 June 2009: Deborah Hakes Blogs From the 2009 Lebanon Parliamentary Elections]]>]]><![CDATA[6 June 2009: Deborah Hakes Blogs From the 2009 Lebanon Parliamentary Elections]]>]]><![CDATA[5 June 2009: Deborah Hakes Blogs From the 2009 Lebanon Parliamentary Elections]]>]]><![CDATA[4 June 2009: Deborah Hakes Blogs From the 2009 Lebanon Parliamentary Elections]]>]]><![CDATA[3 June 2009: Deborah Hakes Blogs From the 2009 Lebanon Parliamentary Elections]]>]]><![CDATA[1 June 2009: Jimmy Carter to Co-Lead Carter Center Delegation to Observe Lebanon's June 7 Elections]]><![CDATA[29 May 2009: Carter Center Commends Lebanon's Constitutional Council Appointments; Urges Further Clarification of Election Procedures]]><![CDATA[28 May 2009: Carter Center Deploys Election Observation Delegation to Lebanon's June 7, 2009, Parliamentary Elections]]><![CDATA[21 May 2009: Carter Center Offers Steps for Indonesia to Strengthen its Electoral Dispute Mechanisms ]]><![CDATA[21 May 2009: New York Times Spotlights Gender Violence and Rule of Law in Liberia]]><![CDATA[21 May 2009: Plan of Action to Advance the Right of Access to Public Information in the Americas Released Today ]]><![CDATA[18 May 2009: Christian Leaders Appeal For Peace With Justice in Holy Land]]><![CDATA[18 May 2009: Carter Center Observers in Lebanon Prepare for Upcoming Election]]><![CDATA[11 May 2009: Next Steps in the Right of Access to Information in the Americas]]><![CDATA[8 May 2009: Carter Center Notes Significant Achievement in Côte d'Ivoire's Voter Identification and Registration]]><![CDATA[7 May 2009: Carter Center Welcomes Sudan's Electoral Calendar But Urges Additional Steps to Ensure Genuine and Viable Elections]]><![CDATA[1 May 2009: Carter Center Commends Indonesia's Progress in Campaign Finance Regulations, Encourages Stronger Reporting and Disclosure Requirements]]><![CDATA[29 April 2009: Remarks by Former U.S. President Carter at FLACSO University in Ecuador]]><![CDATA[27 April 2009: Carter Center Calls for an End to Palestinian Political Violence]]><![CDATA[27 April 2009: What Happened to the Ban on Assault Weapons?]]><![CDATA[24 April 2009: Blog from Latin America: Americas Program Director Jennifer McCoy Writes From Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil]]><![CDATA[24 April 2009: Carter Center Conference to Address Advancements and Challenges to the Right of Access to Information in the Americas]]><![CDATA[22 April 2009: Carter Center Long-Term Observers Reflect on Their Experiences in Aceh, Indonesia]]><![CDATA[21 April 2009: Carter Center Launches Election Observation Mission to Lebanon]]><![CDATA[17 April 2009: Read about The Carter Center's work in the 2007-2008 Annual Report (PDF) >]]><![CDATA[13 April 2009: President Carter to Lead Delegation to Latin America]]><![CDATA[13 April 2009: Carter Center Observers Note Largely Peaceful By-Election Day, Progress in Electoral Conduct, Some Areas for Improvement]]><![CDATA[12 April 2009: Carter Center Congratulates Indonesia on Generally Peaceful Elections]]><![CDATA[3 April 2009: Statement on El Salvador by The Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter]]><![CDATA[3 April 2009: The Mining Review in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Missed Opportunities, Failed Expectations, Hopes for the Future]]><![CDATA[25 March 2009: Carter Center Launches Limited Election Observation Mission to Indonesia]]><![CDATA[16 March 2009: Carter Center Calls for End to Home Demolitions and Settlement Construction in the West Bank]]><![CDATA[24 February 2009: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Voice Support for New Mexico Legislative Action To Outlaw Death Penalty]]><![CDATA[20 February 2009: Carter Center Conducts Human Rights Training for Congolese Police Officers]]><![CDATA[1 February 2009: China Elections and Governance Review]]><![CDATA[29 January 2009: Open Letter by Members of Global Openness Community Welcoming President Obama's Initiative on Transparency (PDF)]]><![CDATA[27 January 2009: Carter Center Congratulates Bolivia on Peaceful Referendum; Urges Progress to Continue]]><![CDATA[23 January 2009: Carter Center Welcomes the Temporary Ceasefire in Gaza, Calls for "a Credible Peace with Israel"]]><![CDATA[22 January 2009: Carter Center and Ministry of Internal Affairs Lead Workshops to Strengthen Rule of Law and Expand Role of Women in Liberia's Local Governance ]]><![CDATA[21 January 2009: Carter Center Sends Political Mission to Observe Bolivia's Constitutional Referendum]]><![CDATA[15 January 2009: Carter Center Urges an End to Political Violence in Nicaragua]]><![CDATA[12 January 2009: Commentary: A Victory for Democracy in Africa]]><![CDATA[3 January 2009: Carter Center Congratulates Ghana President-Elect John Evans Atta Mills]]>