Major Media Highlights of Carter Center Work
Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021
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Carter Center Concludes that Venezuelan Elections Did Not Meet International Standards
VOA Venezuela
In a preliminary report published on Friday, the Carter Center concludes that despite some improvements over previous processes, those of November 21 in Venezuela were not "democratic elections." Factors such as "the legal provisions relating to the media and freedom of expression, the registration of candidates, the suspension of political rights, the financing of political parties and electoral campaigns," the report points out, did not comply with "the basic international standards for democratic elections."
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Monday, Oct. 11, 2021
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The Carter Center Continues to Combat Social Stigma Surrounding Mental Health
WABE
Dr. Kashef Ijaz, the vice president for Health Programs at The Carter Center, says the even before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. already was experiencing a mental health crisis. On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Dr. Ijaz told show host Rose Scott that fear, grief, isolation brought on by the pandemic have led to depression, anxiety, suicidal idealization but now as more people are speaking out about mental health, it’s time to seize the moment and ensure health care access for everyone.
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