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Waging Peace.
Fighting Disease.
Building Hope.

Waging Peace.
Fighting Disease.
Building Hope.

For over 40 years, The Carter Center has boldly tackled humanity’s toughest challenges. Our peace and health programs partner with communities worldwide to create lasting change and improve people’s lives.

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Read more: Amid Growing Challenges, Human Rights Defenders Find Solidarity
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Amid Growing Challenges, Human Rights Defenders Find Solidarity

Since 2003, The Carter Center has hosted the Human Rights Defenders Forum, bringing together activists from around the world. In 2026, for the first time, participants gathered outside the United States to learn from each other and find inspiration.

Where Hope Meets Action

Since 1982, The Carter Center has helped people around the world live healthier and more peaceful lives. Our programs prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. Together with our partners, we bring hope to places most have forgotten.

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6 We fight six preventable diseases with health education and simple, low-cost treatments.
128 We have carried out 128 full and limited election observation missions in 40 countries.
44 For over 44 years, we’ve championed health, peace, and hope worldwide.
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