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Carter Center Press Releases - Including Carter Center News Releases Distributed to Media

The Carter Center Press Releases section provides news and information - including Carter Center news releases distributed to media - on the human rights, disease control and prevention, and democracy programs of the peace and health organization founded by Nobel peace prize winner and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter.

 

March 18, 2010
Carter Center Welcomes Sudan's Elections Campaign, Urges Steps to Ensure Open and Inclusive Process
In its latest statement on Sudan's electoral process, The Carter Center notes that while much has been achieved in organizing the 2010 elections, the country's first competitive elections since 1986, the process remains at risk on multiple fronts including the ability of candidates to campaign freely and the impact of delayed logistical preparations by the National Elections Commission (NEC).


March 5, 2010
Carter Center Condemns Attacks on Journalists in Nepal
The Carter Center expresses serious concern about the growing incidence of threats and attacks on media personnel in Nepal.


March 4, 2010
Plan of Action to Advance the Right of Access to Information in Africa Released Today
Participants from the African Regional Conference on the Right of Access to Information today released the Regional Findings and Plan of Action to advance the right in Africa.

 

March 2, 2010
Statement From The Carter Center on Earthquake in Chile
President and Mrs. Carter and the staff of The Carter Center express our deep sympathy for those affected by the earthquake in Chile.


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 Español)
Carter Center experts congratulate the people of Ecuador for breaking transmission of the blinding parasitic disease river blindness, or onchocerciasis. Ecuador is the second nation in the Americas after Colombia (in 2008) to stop the transmission of this debilitating, yet preventable affliction on a countrywide basis, according to officials of the Ministry of Health of Ecuador and the Onchocerciasis Elimination Program in the Americas (OEPA).

 

Feb. 28, 2010
Winter Weekend Auction Raises $1,322,300 for Carter Center Peace and Health Programs
The Carter Center's annual Winter Weekend auction, held Feb. 27 at Port St. Lucie, Fla., raised $1,322,300 to benefit the not-for-profit Center's initiatives to advance peace and health worldwide.

 

Feb. 22, 2010
Carter Center - Nepalis Want New Constitution to Promote Decentralization and Equality
According to a Carter Center report released today, Nepalis expect their new constitution to provide peace, security, and address basic needs.  They support measures to promote equality, inclusivity, and education for all; end discrimination; uplift disadvantaged communities; and improve access to the state and justice system.

 

Feb. 18, 2010
2010-2011 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism: Applications Being Accepted
Applications from U.S. residents are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Carter Center's Mental Health Program. These fellowships aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses through balanced and accurate reporting.

 

Feb. 11, 2010
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Visits Last Stronghold of Guinea Worm Disease in Southern Sudan:
In the dusty and remote village of Molujore, Terekeka County, Southern Sudan, food shortages are common, insecurity lingers, and survival is a daily struggle. Yet, important progress is being made in the effort to wipe out Guinea worm disease, resulting in the community being singled out for a visit from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Central Equatoria State Governor Clement Wani Konga, and Commissioner Clement Maring Samuel today to urge intensification of efforts to wipe out the waterborne parasitic infection during the next transmission season beginning in April.

 

Feb. 11, 2010
Kenneth Byers Appointed Chair of Carter Center Board of Councilors
Kenneth G. Byers, Jr., president of Byers Engineering Company, has been appointed chair of the Carter Center's Board of Councilors for 2010. The board is comprised of 221 members, who serve as a leadership advisory group that promotes understanding among opinion leaders and the broader community of The Carter Center and its activities.

 

Feb. 11, 2010
Rare Presidential and Sports Memorabilia To Be Auctioned to Benefit Carter Center
Original artwork by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, a baseball signed by five presidents, a behind-the-scenes tour of Delta Air Lines, and historic memorabilia from the Carter presidential campaign are among nearly 180 items up for public auction in Port St. Lucie, Fla. on Feb. 27, 2010, during the Carter Center's annual Winter Weekend celebration.

 

Feb. 8, 2009
2009 Winter Weekend Live and Silent Auctions Raise $817,590 for the Carter Center's Global Peace, Health Work
The Carter Center's annual Winter Weekend auction, held Jan. 7 at Port St. Lucie, Fla., raised $817,590 to help support the work of the not-for-profit Center, advancing peace and health worldwide.

 

Feb. 3, 2010
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to View Major Progress Against Guinea Worm Disease in Sudan
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will travel to the world's most Guinea worm-endemic country—Sudan—Feb. 9-12, 2010, to personally appeal for completing eradication of the crippling waterborne parasite as soon as possible and to urge peace and stability in the nation as it prepares for its first multi-party elections in 24 years in April, which the Carter Center's international election observation team will monitor.

 

Feb. 1, 2010
Jimmy Carter to Lead Conference to Advance Right of Access to Information in Africa
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will lead the African Regional Conference on the Right of Access to Information Feb. 7-9, in Accra, Ghana, hosted by The Carter Center and its partners in Africa.

 

Jan. 26, 2010
Carter Center Calls Upon All Palestinian Authorities and Political Parties to Allow Unhindered Participation in the Political Process
The Carter Center hopes to observe presidential and legislative elections in Palestine, but will only consider the opportunity if the democratic principles and fundamental freedoms required for genuine and inclusive elections across the West Bank and Gaza are met.

 

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)
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, responding to recent allegations of attempted fraud in Cote d'Ivoire's election preparations, called for an objective and transparent resolution of the issue, noting that the claims "should not be used to discredit the other important achievements, to delay unduly the election, or to challenge previous political agreements that serve as the basis to conduct the elections."

 

Jan. 17, 2010
Statement From The Carter Center on Earthquake in Haiti
President and Mrs. Carter and the staff of The Carter Center are saddened at the devastation and loss of life in Haiti.

 

Dec. 17, 2009
Carter Center Commends Broad Participation in Sudan's Registration,  Urges Additional Steps to Ensure Genuine Elections
In a statement released today, The Carter Center welcomed the conclusion of national voter registration in Sudan, which ended Dec. 7, and congratulated the people of Sudan for the broad and generally peaceful participation in the registration process.

 

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)
The Carter Center limited observation mission in Bolivia found election day to be generally peaceful and that the new biometric voter list served the purposes for which it has been implemented. The Center recommends that Bolivian society and the National Electoral Court (CNE) continue to strengthen their efforts to consolidate credibility in their institutions.

 

Dec. 4,  2009
Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter Submit Letter to OAS on Honduras
The following letter was distributed today from The Carter Center and The Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter to the Permanent Representatives of the OAS prior to their planned discussion on Honduras.

 

Dec. 3,  2009
Carter Center Delegation to Observe Bolivia's Dec. 6 Elections
The Carter Center announced today that it will deploy a small observation delegation to Bolivia's Dec. 6 elections, led by Jennifer McCoy, director of the Center's Americas Program.


Dec. 1, 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")
In a report released today, The Carter Center commended the publication of the biometric voter registry by the National Electoral Court (CNE) for contributing significantly to the transparency of the Dec. 6 elections. However, the Center urged the CNE to provide more information about the data processing steps used to screen the voter list and create the new registry.

 

Nov. 30, 2009
Carter Center Welcomes Peaceful Voter Registration in Sudan; Urges Further Steps to Improve Registration Process
In a statement released today, The Carter Center commended the largely peaceful implementation of national voter registration in Sudan, which began on Nov. 1, and welcomed the National Election Commission's decision to extend voter registration by one week to promote greater inclusion in the process.

 

Nov. 30,  2009
Carter Center Notes Poor but Improved Tarai Security Environment in Nepal
In a report released today, The Carter Center in Nepal describes the current security environment around the country and notes that while the situation across parts of the Tarai remains poor, it has moderately improved since early-2009.

 

Nov. 25, 2009
Carter Center Statement on the Honduran Elections (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center has decided not to observe the Honduras elections scheduled for Nov. 29 because a national unity government has not been established and the vote by the Congress is not scheduled until after the elections.

 

Nov. 23, 2009
Internationally-Renowned Humanitarian Groups Support Challenge to Unconstitutional "Material Support" Law
The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a friend-of-the-court brief on behalf of the Carter Center, Human Rights Watch and several other human rights and humanitarian organizations in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of a law that makes it a crime to provide "material support or resources" to any organization that the Secretary of State has designated a "foreign terrorist organization" (FTO).

 

Nov. 2, 2009
Amhara National Regional Health Bureau and Lions-Carter Center Sightfirst Initiative Launch Third Integrated Malaria and Trachoma (Maltra) Campaign
The MalTra campaigns are a huge joint undertaking between the Amhara National Regional State (ANRS) and Lions-Carter Center Sightfirst Initiative held twice a year to tackle two of the major scourges of humanity in Amhara region: malaria and trachoma.

 

Nov. 2, 2009
Carter Center Concerned About Sudan's Voter Registration Process and Obstacles to Observer Accreditation
In a statement released today, The Carter Center noted continued progress in Sudan's electoral process, including voter registration, which began Nov. 1, but expressed concerns about the obstacles facing election observers, including delays in finalizing their accreditation procedures and delays in election preparations, as well as continued reports of harassment of political party and civil society activity.

 

Oct. 24, 2009
Statement by The Carter Center and Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter in Honduras
Upon completing two days of interviews with a range of political actors and representatives of Honduran society, the delegation from The Carter Center and the Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter group share their findings and initial insights in the statement below, and they reiterate their commitment to the promotion of democracy and to effective international support and vigilance.

 

Oct. 2, 2009
Carter Center Condemns Violence in Guinea
The Carter Center deplores the violent attacks by security forces that killed more than 150 peaceful demonstrators in Conakry, Guinea, on Sept. 28.

 

Sept. 18,  2009
Carter Center Urges All Parties to Heed Goldstone Report Recommendations
The Carter Center urges all parties to heed the recommendations of the recent United Nations report on hostilities in and around Gaza from December 2008 to January 2009.

 

Sept. 17, 2009
Carter Center Continues Observation of Bolivia's Biometric Census Registration Process (English and Spanish)
At the invitation of the National Electoral Court, The Carter Center is continuing to observe the process of the biometric census registration in all of the departments of Bolivia, including rural districts, isolated areas, special districts, and some cities outside of the country. The team of long-term observers, comprised of professionals from Ecuador, Peru, Germany, Argentina, Nicaragua, Brazil, the United States, Costa Rica, and Portugal, will remain in Bolivia until the registration process has concluded and the biometric census is complete.

 

15 September 2009
The Carter Center Commemorates the 2nd Annual International Day of Democracy
In celebration of the second annual International Day of Democracy, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and The Carter Center call upon citizens around the globe to recommit themselves to the principles of democracy.

 

Sept. 1, 2009
Efforts to Control Blinding Trachoma Reduce Child Mortality in Ethiopia, JAMA Study Finds
Ethiopia's devastating child mortality rates—which are among the highest in the world—could be significantly decreased as a result of treatment to control the nonfatal eye disease trachoma, suggests new research published in the Sept. 2, 2009, issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association by the University of California at San Francisco and The Carter Center, in partnership with the Ethiopia Ministry of Health.

 

Aug. 26, 2009
The Carter Center Urges Progress on Nepal's Peace and Constitutional Processes, Increased Attention to the Local Level
Nepal has made significant progress on the path to peace and inclusive democracy over the past three years but the future of the process now appears in question. Reminiscent of the 1990s, political leaders in Kathmandu appear focused on zero-sum power politics at the expense of the constitution drafting, peace process, and provision of basic government services.

 

Aug. 26, 2009
Carter Center Launches Voter Registration Observation Mission to Bolivia (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center launched a voter registration observation mission to Bolivia this week by deploying six long-term observers to cover all of the country's nine departamentos (districts). The Center's observers will monitor the biometric voter registration process, focusing on the administration of voter registration, citizen participation, voter registration complaints, and related issues. The Center's assessment will be made against criteria based on Bolivia's electoral laws and constitution and the country's international commitments regarding democratic elections.  


Aug. 20, 2009
Carter Center Notes Progress in Electoral Preparations, But Expresses Concern Over Electoral Delays and Peace Agreement Implementation
In a statement released today, The Carter Center noted recent positive steps in Sudan's electoral process, including the release of a revised electoral calendar that should allow voter registration to take place in November, avoiding the rainy season, as well as the formation of 25 state Election High Committees and the Southern Sudan Elections High Committee (SSEHC).

 

Aug. 20, 2009
Carter Center Announces Agreement With the Government of Sudan, the National Elections Commission and the Government of Southern Sudan on Election Observation
The Carter Center is pleased to have finalized memoranda of understanding with the Government of National Unity (GONU) of Sudan and the National Elections Commission (NEC) and the Government of Southern Sudan (GOSS) on its program of election observation in Sudan.  The Center welcomes the spirit of cooperation demonstrated by Sudanese authorities in these efforts.

 

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
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.

 

July 31, 2009
Carter Center Statement on Situation in Honduras (English and Spanish)
We are deeply concerned about a possible escalation in violence and bloodshed in Honduras.  The San Jose Accords provide the best avenue to resolve the current crisis, and we urge both sides to work in good faith to achieve an agreement along these lines. International verification will be important to ensure that the agreements are fully implemented and to provide reassurance to all Hondurans.


July 20, 2009
Three Countries Announce Elimination of Blinding Trachoma at Meeting of Alliance for the Global Elimination of Blinding Trachoma
At a meeting of the World Health Organization's (WHO) global partnership on eye disease — the Alliance for the Global Elimination of Blinding Trachoma by the Year 2020 (GET 2020) — Ghana, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia reported that they have reached the goal for eliminating blinding trachoma.   Each country has also strengthened its health care system so it can deliver eye surgery for those in need.

 

July 14, 2009
Statement By The Carter Center on the Release of the Final Report of Liberia's Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Based on the Carter Center's long concern for the peace and well-being of the Liberian people and its current collaboration with the government of Liberia to conduct civic education on the rule of law, this statement aims to help explain in simple terms what will happen now that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has issued its final report.

 

July 10, 2009
The Carter Center Continues Support to Nepal's Peace Process
The Carter Center commends the significant progress that Nepal has made on the path to peace and stability during the last three years, but notes with concern that the breakdown in consensus politics following the 2008 Constituent Assembly elections, as well as the delay in implementing previous commitments, threatens to derail the progress made thus far.

 

July 10, 2009
The Carter Center Awards 2009-2010 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
After receiving a record number of applicants, the Carter Center's Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism—the only journalism fellowships exclusively for mental health—announced today the winners of its 2009-2010 awards (see below for full list of fellows and their project topics). Since 1996, the fellowship program has educated more than 100 journalists, who set the standard in their field for accurate and sensitive portrayals of mental health issues.

 

June 30, 2009
Statement by the Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter on the Honduran Coup, Sunday, June 28, 2009 (English and Spanish versions)
Faced with the occurrence of the coup d'état in the Republic of Honduras, Sunday, June 28,
We, the Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, express our great concern for the rupture of the constitutional order in the Republic of Honduras that took place on June 28, 2009.

 

June 26, 2009
The Carter Center Congratulates Indonesia's Constitutional Court for Timely Resolution of Election Disputes
The Carter Center commends Indonesia's Constitutional Court for their timely handling disputes relating to election results for the April 9, 2009 legislative elections.


June 24, 2009
The Carter Center Appoints Atlanta Leaders to Board of Councilors
The Carter Center, a not-for-profit organization advancing peace and health worldwide, recently appointed 17 new members to the Board of Councilors, bringing its total membership to 187.

 

June 8, 2009
Carter Center Commends Lebanon's Successful Elections; Notes Shortcomings and Encourages Continued Reform
The Carter Center commends the Lebanese people and the electoral authorities for the successful conduct of the 2009 parliamentary elections, the results of which have been accepted by both sides.  While the process fell short of several of Lebanon's international commitments, most notably secrecy of the ballot, it was conducted with enhanced transparency and in accordance with Lebanon's new consensual electoral law and regulations.

 

June 1, 2009
Jimmy Carter to Co-Lead Carter Center Delegation to Observe Lebanon's June 7 Elections
The Carter Center announced today that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former Yemeni Prime Minister Abdul Karim al-Eryani will lead the Center's international election observation delegation to observe Lebanon's June 7 parliamentary elections. The Carter Center mission will also include more than 50 observers representing more than 20 different nations deployed throughout the country to observe balloting, counting, and tabulation processes.

 

May 29, 2009
Carter Center Commends Lebanon's Constitutional Council Appointments; Urges Further Clarification of Election Procedures
In a report released today, The Carter Center welcomed the May 26 decision by Lebanon's Council of Ministers to appoint the final five members of the Constitutional Council, the body mandated to adjudicate candidates' challenges to electoral results. At the same time, the Center urged Lebanese electoral authorities to provide further clarification of procedures for the filing and resolution of election day complaints by voters and party agents and for the district-level tabulation of official election results.

 

May 21, 2009
Carter Center Offers Steps for Indonesia to Strengthen its Electoral Dispute Mechanisms 
The Carter Center congratulates the government of Indonesia, the National Election Commission (KPU), the Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu), and civil society groups for the ongoing commitment they have shown to establishing electoral complaints and dispute resolution mechanisms within the electoral system of Indonesia.

 

May 21, 2009
Plan of Action to Advance the Right of Access to Public Information in the Americas Released Today
Participants in a conference on the right of access to information released today their findings and plan of action to advance the right in the Americas. The Americas Regional Plan of Action provides a blueprint for the regional and international community, states, and non-state actors to establish, develop, and nurture the right of access to information in the Americas and calls on them to commit to the plan in furtherance of our common objective.

 

May 18, 2009
Christian Leaders Appeal For Peace With Justice in Holy Land
National Christian leaders meeting at The Carter Center on May 14-15 sent the following letter to President Barack Obama following two days of discussions on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.  Citing a growing sense of despair in the Holy Land, the letter conveys to the President support for his efforts to push for a two-state solution and calls for an immediate opening of the Gaza borders.

 

May 8, 2009
Carter Center Notes Significant Achievement in Côte d'Ivoire's Voter Identification and Registration
The Carter Center calls on Ivorian political leaders to sustain the hard-earned momentum of the ongoing identification and voter registration process and bring about the credible democratic elections envisioned by the Ouagadougou Political Accord (OPA).

 

May 7, 2009
Carter Center Welcomes Sudan's Electoral Calendar But Urges Additional Steps to Ensure Genuine and Viable Elections
In a report issued today, The Carter Center welcomes the important steps taken in Sudan toward holding national elections but identifies additional key steps that the Government of National Unity (GONU) and the National Elections Commission (NEC) should take to ensure a genuine and viable electoral process.
 
May 1, 2009
Carter Center Commends Indonesia's Progress in Campaign Finance Regulations, Encourages Stronger Reporting and Disclosure Requirements
The Carter Center commends the parties, candidates, and National Elections Commission of Indonesia for the important progress made in campaign finance laws and practices since the 2004 elections.
 
April 29, 2009
African Health Leaders Honor President Carter and The Carter Center for 'Pioneering' Efforts Against Neglected Diseases
Health officials from 11 African countries have honored former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and The Carter Center for their "pioneering contributions to eradicating neglected tropical diseases in Africa." The leadership award was presented to Carter Center CEO Dr. John Hardman and Dr. Donald Hopkins, Vice President of Health Programs on April 22 in a Washington, D.C. event sponsored by The Whitaker Group, ONE, and Global Health Progress.

 

April 27, 2009
Carter Center Calls for an End to Palestinian Political Violence
The Carter Center condemns the killing and maiming of suspected collaborators, political opponents, and common criminals committed by Hamas-affiliated security forces in the Gaza Strip. 

 

April 24, 2009
Carter Center Conference to Address Advancements and Challenges to the Right of Access to Information in the Americas
More than 100 high-ranking officials, civil society leaders, and journalists from 20 countries will participate in a Carter Center-hosted Americas Regional Conference on the Right of Access to Information from April 28-20 in Lima, Peru. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will attend as part of his four-country trip to visit Carter Center projects in Ecuador, Bolivia, and Brazil, in addition to the Lima conference, from April 27-May 4.

 
April 21, 2009
Carter Center Launches Election Observation Mission to Lebanon
The Carter Center launched an international election observation mission to Lebanon last week by deploying six long-term observers to cover all of the country's qadas (districts). The observers represent a diverse team from six countries: Portugal, Belgium, Iraq, the United Kingdom, Albania, and the United States. 
 

 
April 13, 2009
President Carter to Lead Delegation to Latin America
Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter will visit Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil from April 27-May 4 to assess Carter Center projects, participate in a regional conference on the right of access to information, and meet with officials to discuss regional themes of importance following the Summit of the Americas.  
 
April 13, 2009
Carter Center Observers Note Largely Peaceful By-Election Day, Progress in Electoral Conduct, Some Areas for Improvement
The Carter Center congratulates the people of Nepal, the election commission, and the political parties for a generally peaceful and orderly by-election process. 

 
April 12, 2009 
Carter Center Congratulates Indonesia on Generally Peaceful Elections
The Carter Center congratulates the people, political parties, and National Election Commission (KPU) of Indonesia on the generally peaceful April 9, 2009, legislative elections, the third since the country's democratic transition from the New Order of former President Soeharto. 
 
April 3, 2009
Statement on El Salvador by The Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter
The Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter have followed the recent Presidential elections in El Salvador with particular interest.  We congratulate president-elect Mauricio Funes and his FMLN party, as well as Rodrigo Avila for his rapid and unhesitating acceptance of the verdict of the Salvadoran people as announced by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal.

 
April 3, 2009
The Mining Review in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Missed Opportunities, Failed Expectations, Hopes for the Future
Few benefits resulted for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from the government's two-year review of contracts with companies mining billions of dollars of gold, copper, cobalt, diamonds, and other minerals.
 
March 30, 2009
A Milestone Toward Ending River Blindness in the Western Hemisphere by 2012: Escuintla, Guatemala Largest Endemic Area Yet to Stop Transmission (English and Spanish versions)
An international team of researchers led by Rodrigo Gonzalez of the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala reports that the transmission of onchocerciasis or river blindness has been broken in Escuintla, Guatemala, one of the largest endemic areas in the Western Hemisphere to date to stop the transmission of the parasitic disease.

 

March 25, 2009 
Carter Center Launches Limited Election Observation Mission to Indonesia
The Carter Center deployed three teams of long-term observers to locations in Indonesia this week to formally launch its limited election observation mission of the country's April 9 legislative elections.  These will be the third elections in Indonesia that the Center has observed.

 

March 16, 2009
Carter Center Calls for End to Home Demolitions and Settlement Construction in the West Bank
The Carter Center expresses strong concern about recent home demolition orders issued by the Jerusalem Municipality.  If implemented, a total of 95 structures, including 87 homes in the historic Al-Bustan neighborhood south of the Old City, would be demolished and some 1,840 Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem would be displaced.

 

Feb. 24, 2009
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Voice Support for New Mexico Legislative Action To Outlaw Death Penalty
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, hailed the New Mexico legislature's actions to outlaw the death penalty in the state and bolster support for the families of crime victims in a letter to Governor Bill Richardson yesterday.

 

Feb. 18, 2009
2009-2010 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism: Applications Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Carter Center's Mental Health Program. The 2009-2010 fellowships begin in September 2009, and aim to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses. Applicants must be U.S. residents.

 

Feb. 17, 2009
Claire Lewis Arnold Appointed Chair of Carter Center Board of Councilors
Claire Lewis Arnold, CEO of Leapfrog Services Inc., has been appointed chair of the Carter Center's Board of Councilors for 2009.


Jan. 27, 2009
Carter Center Congratulates Bolivia on Peaceful Referendum; Urges Progress to Continue
The Carter Center congratulates the Bolivian people for the peaceful exercise of its civic obligations during the constitutional referendum held on Jan. 25. The Center's political mission visited more than 100 polling stations and did not witness any act of violence or intimidation that would affect the voting of the citizens.

 

Jan. 23, 2009
Carter Center Welcomes the Temporary Ceasefire in Gaza, Calls for "a Credible Peace with Israel"
The Carter Center welcomes the temporary cessation of the war in and around the Gaza Strip, but notes that the situation remains extremely precarious.

 

Jan. 22, 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
The Carter Center, in partnership with Liberia's Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Traditional Council, and the Ministry of Gender, will conduct workshops for Liberia's local leaders on how to strengthen the rule of law and expand the role of women in local governance in each of the country's fifteen counties between Jan. 27 and the end of April 2009.  

 
Jan. 21, 2009 
Carter Center Sends Political Mission to Observe Bolivia's Constitutional Referendum
The Carter Center will deploy a small political mission to observe Bolivia's constitutional referendum on Jan. 25. 

 
Jan. 15, 2009
Carter Center Urges an End to Political Violence in Nicaragua
The Carter Center expresses deep concern for the resurgence in politically driven violence in Nicaragua, which began after contentious Nov. 9 elections and recently regained intensity. 

 
Jan. 3, 2009
Carter Center Congratulates Ghana President-Elect John Evans Atta Mills
The Carter Center congratulates Ghana President-elect John Evans Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress following the Electoral Commission of Ghana's Jan. 3 announcement of final election results
 
Dec. 31, 2008
Carter Center Deploys Observers to Ghana's Brong-Ahafo Region to Observe Tain Constituency's Elections
The Carter Center has deployed 10 election observers to Ghana's Brong-Ahafo region to observe Friday's voting in the Tain constituency.


Dec. 31, 2008
Carter Center Urges Immediate End to Violence in Gaza
The Carter Center urges an immediate end to violence in and around Gaza.  The government of Israel must cease actions that endanger the civilian population of densely populated Gaza, and the de facto authorities of Gaza must halt rocket attacks.


Dec. 30, 2008
Carter Center Finds Ghana's Presidential Run-off Elections Credible and Peaceful
The Carter Center found that Ghana's voters participated in a transparent and relatively peaceful presidential run-off election on Dec. 28, 2008. Preliminary reports of the election, which was contested by John Evans Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress and former Foreign Minister Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the ruling New Patriotic Party, indicate that the administration of this election was well executed, illustrating the successful organization of the Electoral Commission and the determination of the Ghanaian public to ensure continued democratic consolidation.

 

Dec. 22, 2008
Carter Center Finds Côte d'Ivoire's Voter Identification and Registration Process Progressing Slowly
Carter Center observers in Cote d'Ivoire report slow progress in the ongoing population identification and voter registration due to significant logistical challenges and financial constraints as activities are expanded across the country. It appears that the scale of logistical challenges and their implications in terms of planning, organization, and financing might have been underestimated.

 

Dec. 11, 2008
Carter Center Calls for Release of Zimbabwe Human Rights Activists
The Carter Center calls on local authorities and the Government of Zimbabwe to immediately release Jestina Mukoko, Broderick Takawira, and Pascal Gonzo – human rights activists and leaders of the Zimbabwe Peace Project.


Dec. 9, 2008
Ghana Election Observation Mission Preliminary Statement: Ghana's Voters Renew Commitment to Open and Competitive Elections
The Carter Center congratulates the Ghanaian people for their democratic participation in the Dec. 7 presidential and parliamentary elections, which were conducted in a peaceful, transparent, and dignified manner.

 
Dec. 5, 2008
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Visit Middle East
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will visit Lebanon and Syria next week.
 
Dec. 5, 2008
Guinea Worm Cases Hit All-Time Low: Carter Center, WHO, Gates Foundation, and U.K. Government Commit $55 Million Toward Ultimate Eradication Goal
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced today that cases of Guinea worm disease have reached an all-time low with fewer than 5,000 estimated cases remaining worldwide. To help eliminate the remaining cases, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the United Kingdom Department for International Development (DFID) announced new commitments totaling US$55 million to support the historic Carter Center-led eradication campaign.
 
Dec. 4, 2008
GlaxoSmithKline and The Carter Center Reaffirm Commitment to Global Public Health With Expansion of LF Program
In a meeting today with former U.S. President and founder of The Carter Center, Jimmy Carter, as well as global health thought leaders from around the world, GlaxoSmithKline [LSE/NYSE: GSK] announced that it has made a $250,000 donation to The Carter Center to assist the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia with launching a program to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF).
 
Dec. 3, 2008
Human Rights Leaders Urge President-Elect Obama to Renew U.S. Commitments to Human Rights 
An international group of human rights organizations and human rights defenders meeting at The Carter Center today issued an urgent appeal for President-elect Barack Obama to renew U.S. commitments to human rights principles and practices that have been abandoned since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks against the United States.
 
Dec. 2, 2008
Press Conference: Jimmy Carter and Carter Center Partners Announce Major New Progress Toward Guinea Worm Eradication
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Guinea worm disease eradication partners will address the critical juncture facing the international Guinea worm eradication campaign with a major announcement of new progress and funding on Dec. 5, 2008, at The Carter Center in Atlanta.
 
Dec. 1, 2008
Carter Center Delegation Arrives in Ghana Dec. 2  to Observe Sunday's Elections
Carter Center election observation leaders and short-term observers will arrive in Ghana tomorrow to observe election preparations and voting on Dec. 7.
 
Nov. 14, 2008
Carter Center Statement on Nicaragua Elections (English and Spanish versions)
The Carter Center calls on all actors, leaders, and civil and state authorities to seek an expeditious, legitimate, and mutually respectful solution to the claims of electoral irregularities and doubts that have arisen about the administration of Nicaragua's municipal elections. Public accusations and violence are jeopardizing political stability and peace. The Carter Center reiterates its commitment to peace, justice, the rule of law, and democracy in the country.
 
Nov. 12, 2008
New Findings on Nation's Delivery of Children's Mental Health Care to be Released at Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy
New research by the National Center for Children in Poverty at Columbia University reveals that state by state policies continue to hinder children's mental health delivery 25 years after the strong recommendation of a federal plan to address the issue. The complete findings of this research will debut at this year's 24th annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy on Nov. 20-21, 2008, at The Carter Center in Atlanta. 
 
Nov. 11, 2008
Carter Center Hosts Human Rights Leaders to Propose New U.S. Human Rights Agenda
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay will host human rights leaders from around the world on Dec. 2-3 to develop recommendations for President-elect Barack Obama's human rights agenda for the United States.
 
Nov. 7, 2008
Carter Center Launches Election Observation Mission to Côte d'Ivoire
The Carter Center deployed three teams of observers to regions around Côte d'Ivoire this week to formally launch its international election observation mission. Observers will focus on ongoing voter registration and assess overall preparations for the presidential elections.


Nov. 5, 2008
U.S. Presidential Election - Statement From Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
I congratulate Senators Obama and Biden on running a campaign that inspired millions of Americans in the midst of difficult times


Oct. 31, 2008
Carter Center: Time Remains to Resolve Ghana's Pre-Electoral Problems
A Carter Center delegation that assessed Ghana's pre-electoral environment this week concluded that problems arising from the limited registration period, including the registration of minors and multiple registrations, have resulted in serious concerns leading to decreased confidence in the electoral process.


Oct. 29, 2008
Carter Center Hosts Chinese Delegation to Observe U.S. Elections
The Carter Center will host a Chinese delegation to observe U.S. elections in the San Francisco and Washington, D.C., areas on Nov. 4, 2008.

 
Oct. 27, 2008
Carter Center Delegation to Assess Pre-Electoral Climate in Ghana
A Carter Center delegation will visit Ghana from Oct. 27 –31 to assess the ongoing difficulties and irregularities with voter registration processes and other concerns ahead of the Dec. 7 presidential and parliamentary elections.


Oct. 23, 2008
Statement on the Status of Democracy in Nicaragua by the Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter
We, the undersigned Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, committed to the promotion and defense of the values and principles in the Charter and attentive to democratic development in the Western hemisphere, express our deep concern for the recent events and acts in Nicaragua.

 
Oct. 10, 2008
Statement by Former U.S. President and Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter on the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize
Rosalynn and I congratulate Finland's former president, Martti Ahtisaari, on receiving
the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize. 


Oct. 7, 2008
Pan American Health Organization Passes Resolution to Interrupt Transmission of River Blindness in Latin America by 2012
In an effort to eliminate river blindness (onchocerciasis) from the Western Hemisphere, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an urgent call to interrupt the disease's transmission by 2012.

 
Oct. 3, 2008
Statement From Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on Mental Health Parity Success
We have won a major victory today for millions of people who long have been discriminated against because they have a mental illness or substance use disorder. By passing mental health and addiction parity legislation, Congress has made an important statement that these diseases should be treated like any other physical illness.
 
Sept. 30, 2008
Carter Center Launches Effort to Spur Elimination of Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis in Haiti and the Dominican Republic
The Carter Center, in partnership with Haiti and the Dominican Republic, announced today a one-year initiative to try to accelerate elimination of malaria and lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) from the island of Hispaniola, which the countries share.
 
Sept. 29, 2008
Ecuador Constitutional Referendum: Preliminary Statement by The Carter Center 
The Carter Center congratulates the Ecuadorian people for their democratic participation in the Sept. 28 constitutional referendum, which expressed their civic and peaceful will in a transparent manner.
 
Sept. 24 2008
A Clearer Picture of Trachoma in Southern Sudan: Bacterial Eye Disease Devastates Ayod County
The burden of trachoma in Ayod county, one of the most severe ever documented, is a crucial threat to public health in Jonglei state, Southern Sudan according to a recently conducted survey. These alarming results, published today in the open-access journal PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, were uncovered through a collaborative survey between The Carter Center, University of Cambridge, and health officials from the government of Southern Sudan. 
 
Sept. 19, 2008
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Calls for Clemency for Troy Davis
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter called today on the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles to reverse its decision to deny clemency to Troy Anthony Davis, convicted for an alleged murder of a Savannah police officer in 1991.
 
Sept. 17, 2008  
Watch Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter in Live "Conversations" Webcast Sept. 23   
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will discuss their recent activities and take audience questions at the sold out opening of the annual Conversations at The Carter Center series on Sept. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. The event will be webcast live at www.cartercenter.org.


Sept. 15, 2008
Statement on the First Annual International Day of Democracy 
We are pleased to commemorate the first annual International Day of Democracy, established by U.N. General Assembly resolution as a unique opportunity for inter-governmental and non-governmental organizations "to focus attention on the promotion and consolidation of democracy at all levels and to reinforce international cooperation in this regard." 
 
Sept. 14, 2008
The Carter Center Calls for a Definitive End to Violence in Bolivia (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center calls for an end to violence in Bolivia in light of the grave situation facing the country.  The Center urges political and social leaders to sustain territorial integrity and national unity as the pillars for a peace that guarantees democracy, full respect for human rights, and a return to tranquility for all inhabitants.


Sept. 8, 2008
The Carter Center to Observe Ecuador's Constitutional Referendum
The Carter Center will field an electoral observation mission during Ecuador's constitutional referendum to be held on Sept. 28, 2008, in response to an invitation by Ecuador's Supreme Electoral Tribunal.

 
Aug. 26, 2008
Carter Center Releases Findings From its Observation of Ghana's Voter Registration
Carter Center observers in Ghana found the voter registration process that took place July 31 – August 12 to be generally successful but hampered by several irregularities.

 
July 30, 2008
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter to Launch 2008-2009 Season of Conversations at The Carter Center
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. 23, 2008. The annual speaker series features panel discussions of current world topics and Carter Center work.
 
July 25, 2008
Carter Center Launches Election Observation Mission to Ghana
The Carter Center launched an international election observation mission in Ghana this week with the deployment of four teams of observers to four regions around the country. 
 
July 18, 2008
The Carter Center Awards 2008-2009 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
The Carter Center Mental Health Program has named the 10 recipients of its twelfth annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including six from the United States, two from southern Africa, and two from Romania.  Each domestic fellow will receive a $10,000 stipend to study and report on a particular issue within the mental health field for one year. International fellows will receive a comparable stipend.
 

July 14, 2008
Democratic Republic of the Congo: The Carter Center Expresses New Concerns In Response to Announced Mining Contract Renegotiations 
The Carter Center is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that the Democratic Republic of the Congo will begin renegotiating critical mining contracts in mid-July without policy or procedures to guide this process or indication of whether requisite expertise will be secured.
 
June 27, 2008
Carter Center to Continue Ecuador-Colombia Reconciliation Efforts 
The Carter Center will continue working for dialogue and the improvement of the relationship between the people of Colombia and Ecuador and remains ready to collaborate with both governments in the manner the presidents deem to be most appropriate and opportune.   

 
June 23, 2008
The Carter Center Appoints Atlanta Leaders to Board of Councilors
The Carter Center, a not-for-profit organization advancing peace and health worldwide, recently appointed 26 new members to the Board of Councilors, bringing its total membership to 184.

 
June 18, 2008
Soccer as a Symbol of Brotherhood Between Colombia and Ecuador 
At the initiative of a group of citizens belonging to the Binational Dialogue Group—composed of Colombians and Ecuadorians and supported by The Carter Center and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), a series of messages geared specifically toward promoting camaraderie between the two countries will be released at their World Cup qualifying match today. 

 
June 13, 2008
Statement from Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Regarding Governor Perdue's Decision to Cut Necessary Funding for Children's Mental Health Services
I am shocked by the announced $8.4 million dollar cut in funds for mental health services for children in the state of Georgia, particularly considering the current crisis state mental health services face.


June 13, 2008
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Guantanamo
The Carter Center and I welcome the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Boumediene v. Bush, restoring the constitutional rights of habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. 

 
June 9, 2008
Schalit Family Receives Letter from Captive Son, Gilad
Representatives of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter delivered today a handwritten letter from Cpl. Gilad Schalit, held in Hamas captivity for two years, to his parents, Noam and Aviva. 

 
June 6, 2008
Ecuador and Colombia Presidents Accept President Carter's Proposal to Renew Diplomatic Relations at the Level of Chargé d'Affaires, Immediately and Without Preconditions (English and Spanish)
The founder of The Carter Center and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jimmy Carter, together with the United Nations  Development Programme (UNDP), have supported the work of a dialogue group composed of distinguished citizens from Ecuador and Colombia to improve relations between the two countries since September 2007.


May 30, 2008
The Carter Center Congratulates Nepal's New Constituent Assembly
The Carter Center congratulates the people of Nepal, the government, and the political parties on the first sitting of the Constituent Assembly on May 28, 2008. This is a testament to the commitment and dedication of the Nepali people and their political leadership to sustainable peace and multi-party democracy.


May 23, 2008
Statement of Support for National and International Election Observation in Zimbabwe
The government of Zimbabwe has a democratic commitment to ensure the freedom of movement and association of domestic and international election observers during the upcoming second round of the country's presidential election. 


May 16, 2008
Statement From The Carter Center on Upcoming  U.N. Human Rights Council Elections
The Carter Center calls on the General Assembly not to re-elect Sri Lanka to the Human Rights Council in the upcoming Council elections.  Recently adopted reforms of the former Commission on Human Rights, including competitive elections, call for the conduct of a government to be a factor in whether it is selected for a seat on the Council. 

 
May 15, 2008
The Carter Center Condemns the Recent Rocket Attack on Ashkelon
The Carter Center condemns in the strongest terms the rocket attack launched from the Gaza Strip against Israeli civilians in Ashkelon yesterday. According to reports, the "Grad-type" rocket injured at least 14 civilians, including a mother and her three-year-old daughter, when it struck the Hutzot shopping center.


May 9, 2008
5,000 Sign Petition Supporting Dialogue with Hamas
Jewish Voice for Peace and Just Foreign Policy have presented former U.S. President Jimmy Carter with a petition signed by 5,000 of their members supporting his meeting with Hamas leader, Khaled Meshaal. The petition is being delivered to the three remaining Democratic and Republican presidential candidates this week.  
 
April 23, 2008
Statement From The Carter Center on President Carter's Middle East Trip
President Carter has the greatest respect for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and believes her to be a truthful person. However, perhaps inadvertently, she is continuing to make a statement that is not true. No one in the State Department or any other department of the U.S. government ever asked him to refrain from his recent visit to the Middle East or even suggested that he not meet with Syrian President Assad or leaders of Hamas.


April  22, 2008
Solving the Shortage of Health Care Providers: Panelists to Discuss Ethiopia's Response to an Urgent Global Crisis
A critical shortage of health care workers plagues sub-Saharan Africa. Without access to health care provided by qualified professionals, people suffer daily from fully preventable maladies such as diarrhea, malnutrition, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. An expert panel will address a sold-out audience on the Carter Center's work to alleviate the problem in Ethiopia through its Ethiopia Public Health Training Initiative, and prospects for applying the model elsewhere.
 
April 15, 2008
Declaration on Ecuador-Colombia Relations
Statement issued by The Carter Center clarifying press communiqués issued in recent days by the governments of Ecuador and Colombia.


15 de abril de 2008
Declaración sobre las Relaciones Ecuador – Colombia
En referencia a los comunicados de prensa publicados por los gobiernos de Ecuador y Colombia en días anteriores, en los cuales se menciona al Centro Carter,  nos permitimos aclarar lo siguiente.
 
April 12, 2008
Nepal Constituent Assembly Election - Preliminary Statement by The Carter Center
The Carter Center found that the majority of Nepali voters participated in a remarkable and relatively peaceful constituent assembly election on April 10, 2008. 


April 10, 2008
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Lead Study Mission to Middle East
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will lead a study mission to Israel, the West Bank, Egypt, Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan April 13-21, 2008, as part of the Carter Center's ongoing effort to support peace, democracy, and human rights in the region.

 
April 3, 2008
Declaración para Promover a Nivel Mundial el Derecho de Acceso a la Información Pública,   publicada el día de hoy.
Los participantes en una conferencia global sobre el derecho de acceso a la información publicaron hoy día la "Declaración de Atlanta y el Plan de Acción" para promover el acceso a la información pública como un derecho humano fundamental.


April 3, 2008
Declaración de Atlanta y Plan de Acción para el Avance del Derecho de Acceso a la Información (PDF)
Nosotros, más de 125 miembros de la comunidad global del acceso a información provenientes de 40 países distintos, representantes de gobiernos, organizaciones de la sociedad civil, agencias e instituciones financieras internacionales, agencias donantes y fundaciones, compañías del sector privado, medios de comunicación y académicos, nos reunimos en Atlanta, Georgia del 27 al 29 de febrero de 2008 con el auspicio del Centro Carter y asumimos la siguiente declaración y el siguiente plan de acción, a fin de promover la promulgación, la implementación, el cumplimiento, y el ejercicio del derecho de acceso a la información.


2 April 2008
Campaign to Eradicate Guinea Worm Disease Reports Lowest Case Levels to Date, President Carter Observes  Recent Successes During Special Ceremony
The countdown to complete elimination of Guinea worm disease is ticking closer to zero. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter helped the global Guinea Worm Eradication Program celebrate a major milestone today by honoring four new countries that ended transmission of Guinea worm disease in 2007 at a special ceremony. Ethiopia, Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Togo join 11 others in reporting an end to the parasitic infection.


April 2, 2008
La campagne d'éradication de la dracunculose signale les niveaux de cas les plus faibles jamais atteints, Le Président Carter fait l'éloge des réussites récentes lors d'une cérémonie spéciale
Le compte à rebours s'approche de zéro : la dracunculose est sur le point d'être éliminée. L'ancien Président américain Jimmy Carter a aide le Programme mondial d'éradication de la dracunculose à faire un autre grand pas en avant. En effet, aujourd'hui quatre nouveaux pays qui ont mis fin à la transmission de la dracunculose en 2007 ont été à l'honneur lors d'une cérémonie spéciale. L'Ethiopie, la Côte d'Ivoire, le Burkina Faso et le Togo sont venus se joindre à 11 autres pays qui ont indiqué qu'ils avaient mis fin à l'infection parasitaire.


April 2, 2008
Mali's President Touré,  Southern Sudan Program Director Logora Honored With The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Award
Of the original eleven Guinea worm endemic Francophone countries in West Africa, only Niger and Mali remain, with both aiming to eliminate the disease by the end of the 2008.


2 April 2008
Prix Jimmy et Rosalynn Carter Décerné Au Président Touré du Mali, Directeur de Programme Makoy Samuel Yibi Logora
Des onze pays francophones de l'Afrique de l'Ouest où la dracunculose était endémique au départ, seuls restent le Niger et le Mali dont les deux visent à éliminer la maladie d'ici la fin de 2008. 
 
April 1, 2008
Jimmy Carter to Lead Delegation to Observe Nepal's April 10 Elections
The Carter Center announced today that its founders, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will lead the Center's international election observation delegation to Nepal. Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, former deputy prime minister of Thailand, will co-lead the delegation with the Carters. The Carter Center mission will also include more than 60 observers representing more than 20 different nations deployed throughout the country. 
 
April 1, 2008
President Carter Congratulates Ghana on Lower Case Numbers of Guinea Worm Disease, Warns Against Complacency
One year after witnessing the horrific Savelugu Guinea worm outbreak in northern Ghana, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter returned to Accra today to congratulate the national program for its recent effective efforts in reducing the incidence of Guinea worm disease.



March 26,  2008
Declaration to Advance the Right of Access to Public Information Worldwide Released Today
Participants in a global conference on the right of access to public information released today the Atlanta Declaration and Plan of Action to advance access to information as a fundamental human right.

 
March 21, 2008
The Carter Center Welcomes Publication of Congo Mining Report
The Carter Center welcomes the decision of the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to release the final report of the Inter-Ministerial Commission on the Revisitation of Mining Contracts and the decision to name a Task Force with political responsibility for the review.


March 18, 2008
Carter Center Urges an End to Election-Related Violence in Nepal
The Carter Center's international election observation mission in Nepal has observed the pre-electoral environment in the country for the past 14 months. 


March 10, 2008
Carter Center Urges International Community to Support Congo Mining Review Efforts
The Carter Center welcomes recent steps taken by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to advance the review of natural resource contracts negotiated during and immediately following its years of deadly conflict. 

 
March 3, 2008
Carter Center Names Former Mediator as New Conflict Resolution Program Director
Hrair Balian, an attorney with background in international conflict mediation and democratic governance for organizations including the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, United Nations, and International Crisis Group, is the new director of the Carter Center's Conflict Resolution Program.

 
Feb. 21, 2008
Freedom of Information to be Discussed at Two Live Webcasts, Including Former U.S. President Carter, Other Experts
The Carter Center will offer two live webcasts at www.cartercenter that will explore challenges facing the right to information in the United States and around the world. 

 
Feb. 17, 2008
Carter Center Calls on Nepal's Government and All Parties to Focus on April 10 Elections
The Carter Center has heard from Nepalis nationwide that they want peace, prosperity, and a representative, transparent, and accountable government. Nepal's political leaders need to respond to these expectations by holding a credible election for the constituent assembly on April 10, 2008.

 
Feb. 15, 2008
The Carter Center Condemns Recent Violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip  
The Carter Center condemns the recent Palestinian suicide bombings and rocket fire against Israel and calls on the Palestinian leadership in Gaza to take urgent and immediate measures to halt the spiraling cycle of violence.  

 
Feb. 12, 2008
2008-2009 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism: Applications Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Carter Center Mental Health Program. Designed to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses, the fellowships begin in September 2008. Applicants must be U.S. residents.
 
Feb. 11, 2008
Winter Weekend Auction Raises $1.2 Million for Carter Center Peace and Health Programs
A bench of hard maple wood handcrafted by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter sold for $300,000 at an auction in Port St. Lucie on Feb. 9 to benefit the nonprofit Carter Center's initiatives to advance peace and health worldwide. Items in the silent and live auctions combined raised $1.2 million for the Center.
 
Jan. 26, 2008
The Carter Center Calls for Ceasefire and Dialogue in Gaza
After two years of almost complete isolation, the people of the Gaza Strip breached the iron wall along the border with Egypt, pouring over the border to seek basic supplies, receive needed health care, and some said, to "breathe a breath of freedom." Although Egypt seems poised to close the border again, most Gazans are giving Hamas credit for relieving their misery, even if the relief is temporary.
 
Jan. 23, 2008
Lions, Carter Center Celebrate 10 Millionth Dose of Zithromax, Health Gains Against Trachoma in Ethiopia
Today a group led by Lions Clubs International Foundation Chairperson Jimmy Ross witnessed a historic moment in trachoma control when the 10 millionth dose of azithromycin (Zithromax®) was dispensed to a person in  Awi Zone. The antibiotic, donated by Pfizer Inc, is a main strategy in the fight against the blinding disease in poor, rural areas.
 
Jan. 18, 2008
President Carter Memorabilia Offered at Auction to Benefit Global Peace
and Health Work of The Carter Center
A bench of hard maple wood handcrafted by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and an array of rare presidential memorabilia will be auctioned Feb. 9, 2008, to help support the work of the not-for-profit Carter Center, advancing peace and health worldwide.
 
Dec. 26, 2007
The Carter Center Urges Restoration of Judiciary in Advance of Pakistani Elections
The Carter Center calls on President Pervez Musharraf to restore immediately the independent judiciary he incapacitated during the recent state of emergency in Pakistan. 
 
Dec. 12, 2007
Charles Brewer to Chair Carter Center Councilors
Charles Brewer, managing member of Las Catalinas Holding Company, has been appointed chair of the Carter Center's Board of Councilors for 2008. The board is comprised of 204 members, who serve as a leadership advisory group that promotes understanding of the Center's mission among opinion leaders and the broader community.
 
Dec. 5, 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Headlines Panel Discussing Former Soviet Gulag Prison System
The Soviet Gulag prison system imprisoned millions of innocent people during its infamous history; a panel of human rights leaders will discuss its impact on Russia and the world today, as well as offer comparisons to the American Civil Rights Movement, at a sold out program Dec. 12 from 7-8:30 p.m. The event is part of the Conversations at The Carter Center speaker series and will be webcast live on www.cartercenter.org.
 
Dec. 3, 2007 
Carter Center Statement on Venezuela Referendum 
Venezuelan citizens responded on Dec. 2 in a peaceful and orderly way to the referendum convoked by the National Electoral Council (CNE) to approve or reject the proposal to reform the National Constitution, presented to the citizens by the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
 
Nov. 30, 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Sends Congratulatory Message to Ecuador's New Constituent Assembly
In a message to Ecuador's newly inaugurated Constituent Assembly, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter urged the constituents to use human rights as a basis for drafting a new constitution and encouraged them to seek a harmonious solution on the definition and implementation of their role in transforming the state's institutions.

Nov. 30, 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's Message for the Inauguration of Ecuador's New Constituent Assembly
Almost 30 years ago, when I assumed the presidency of my country and military dictatorships extended throughout Latin America, Ecuador inaugurated a wave of democratization that continues today. Human rights began to be restored as fundamental values, and slowly the countries of Latin America established democratic regimes. 

 
Nov. 28, 2007
Carter Center Expert Donald Hopkins Receives Prestigious Fries Prize for Guinea Worm Eradication Leadership
Poised to be the first parasitic disease eradicated in human history, Guinea worm disease now teeters on the verge of extinction. The 2007 Fries Prize for Improving Health was bestowed on Donald R. Hopkins, M.D., M.P.H., Carter Center vice president for health programs, for his sustained leadership in the global campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis), a debilitating parasitic infection contracted from drinking contaminated water.
 
Nov. 27, 2007
The Venezuelan´s Dilemma
This open letter to Venezuelan citizens was written and signed by recognized Latin American democrats and former leaders.

 

Nov. 24, 2007
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter in Nepal
The people of Nepal have embarked on a remarkable and historic transition.  I am proud and grateful to witness parties formerly in conflict demonstrating their commitment to resolving their differences through peaceful means.

 

Nov. 20, 2007
The Carter Center Supports OSCE/ODIHR Decision Not to Observe Russian Elections
The Russian Federation's conditional invitation to the Organization for the Security and Cooperation in Europe - Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) to observe its Dec. 2 elections to the State Duma placed unacceptable limitations both on the number of election observers permitted to monitor the polls and the duration of their observation activities.
 
Nov. 14, 2007
Pakistan Elections Meaningless without Restoration of Constitution, Rule of Law
The Carter Center deplores General Pervez Musharraf's announcement that January elections will be held under martial law.  Elections are a necessary step to secure peace and sustainable democracy, but not with potential candidates under house arrest or expelled from Pakistan. No international observers would participate without the full restoration of the constitutional order, including the independent judiciary.
 
 
Nov. 9, 2007
The Carter Center Condemns Russian Federation Effort to Undermine Credible Election Observation
 "I am disturbed by the unprecedented restrictions to credible international election observation contained in the Russian Federation's invitation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's (OSCE) election observation body," said former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, founder of The Carter Center.
 
Nov. 7, 2007
Musharraf Demolishes Democracy Under the Guise of Fighting Terrorism; United States Must Tie Aid to Restoration of Freedoms
The Carter Center condemns recent actions by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf to suspend the country's Constitution and proclaim a state of emergency. In the process, members of the independent judiciary, news media, and human rights defenders have been abused and imprisoned. Many activist lawyers demanding restoration of the Pakistani Constitution and rule of law have also been arrested.


Nov. 5, 2007
Carter Center Symposium to Address the Prevention of Mental Illnesses
Harnessing the power of prevention to stop the onset or progression of mental illnesses is long overdue. Failure to implement preventive measures on a national scale takes not only a human toll but also an economic and societal toll in terms of lost productivity and disability.


Oct. 24, 2007
Carter Center Urges Israel To Maintain Energy Supplies in Gaza
The Carter Center urges the government of Israel to cease consideration of a proposal to cut energy supplies in Gaza. On Sept. 19, 2007, Israel threatened to declare the Gaza Strip a "hostile territory" and cut off provision of essential services such as electricity and fuel to the civilian population as retaliation for rocket attacks being launched from the territory. 


Oct. 19, 2007
Documentary, "Jimmy Carter Man From Plains," Explores Former President's Post-White House Role
Man From Plains is an intimate, surprising encounter with President Jimmy Carter. 
 
Oct. 12, 2007
Statement from Former U.S. President and Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter
Rosalynn and I are pleased to congratulate former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) led by Rajendra Pachauri on receiving the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.


Oct. 6, 2007
Carter Center Statement on the Nepal Election Delay
The Carter Center is profoundly disappointed with the announcement of a second postponement of Nepal's constituent assembly election. 


Oct. 3, 2007
Nepal's Peace Process at Critical Juncture; Carter Center Appeals to all Nepali Political Actors to Work Together for Elections
Nepal's peace process is at a critical juncture following the Sept. 18 departure of the Maoists from the interim government and the rapid approach of key electoral deadlines.


Oct. 2,2007
"Beyond the White House: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope" Chronicles Post-Presidency, Carter Center's 25 Years
"Beyond the White House:  Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope,"  by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, was published Oct. 2, 2007, by Simon & Schuster.  The book is available from the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum Shop.
 
Oct. 1, 2007
Carter Center Observes Democratic Consolidation in Ecuador
Yesterday, Sept. 30, the Ecuadorian people demonstrated their profound democratic vocation by voting peacefully for representatives to the constituent assembly.
 
Sept. 28, 2007
Ethiopia Builds Health Care Workforce Using a Grassroots Approach: Shares Methods with Other Nations Online
Battling the dangerous void left by the migration of its skilled health professionals to other countries, Ethiopia, a country challenged by the grim realities of killer diseases, has proven it can build a sustainable health workforce to meet its unique health situation.
 
Sept. 28, 2007
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Situation in Myanmar
The political crisis in Myanmar has reached alarming proportions this week. Peaceful demonstrations led by religious leaders who desire justice, freedom, and democracy have been met by brutal force from the military government, the extent of which is not yet known. 
 
Sept. 28, 2007
Carter Center Pleased with Ecuador's Electoral Process, Urges Equality of Official Electoral Publicity
Since July 2007, The Carter Center has worked intensively to observe the electoral processes leading up to Ecuador's Constituent Assembly elections. This statement presents the continued findings of the Center's international election observation mission in Ecuador.
 
Sept. 21, 2007
Israeli Actions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank: Prospects Dim for Middle East Peace 
In a statement issued today: The Carter Center deplores the decision taken Wednesday by Israel to declare the Gaza Strip a hostile territory and its threat to cut off provision of essential services such as electricity and fuel to the civilian population.
 
Sept. 20, 2007
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and The Carter Center on the Death of Sir John Compton
Rosalynn and I are deeply saddened by the death of Sir John Compton, Prime Minister of St. Lucia. Sir John was known as "Father of the Nation" for leading St. Lucia into independence from Britain in 1978.

 

Sept. 13, 2007
Sold Out 'Conversations' Event to be Webcast Live - Submit Questions Online Now
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will discuss The Carter Center's 25 years of humanitarian work to open the 2007-2008 season of Conversations at The Carter Center Sept. 18, 2007, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. EST.  The sold out event will be webcast live on www.cartercenter.org.


Sept. 12, 2007
Carter Center to Observe Constituent Assembly Elections in Ecuador
In response to an invitation by the Supreme Electoral Court (Tribunal Supremo Electoral) of Ecuador, The Carter Center will field an electoral observation mission during the constituent assembly election to be held Sept. 30, 2007. The Carter Center also announces the opening of a field office in the city of Quito.
 
Sept. 10, 2007
Carter Center Statement on the Death of Jose Emanuel "Pepe" Mendez
President and Mrs. Carter and all at the Carter Center were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jose Emanuel "Pepe" Mendez, son of 1990 Carter-Menil Human Rights Prize Recipient Amilcar Mendez Urizar.
 
Sept. 7, 2007
Human Rights Defenders Policy Forum Final Statement Issues Challenges and Recommendations for Addressing Mass Atrocities
On Sept. 5, human rights defenders, including several from faith-based organizations, came from 20 countries to discuss the challenges they face in addressing mass atrocities and to develop recommendations for the international community.


Aug. 22, 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter to Launch 2007-2008 Season of Conversations at The Carter Center
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will discuss 25 years of humanitarian work through The Carter Center to open the upcoming season of Conversations at The Carter Center on Sept. 18, 2007. The annual speaker series features panel discussions of current world topics and Carter Center work.

 
Aug. 20, 2007
The Carter Center Includes Romania in Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism Program
The Carter Center Mental Health Program has awarded two Romanian journalists with the eleventh annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. This will be the first year that journalists from the Eastern European country will participate in the program. The journalists will join a class of six other fellows from the United States and two from southern Africa.


Aug. 10, 2007
Carter Center Urges Nepal to Continue Progress for Nov. 22 Election:  The Carter Center International Observation Mission in Nepal - Third Pre-Election Statement
This statement presents the observations and continued findings of the Carter Center's international election observation mission in Nepal.  Since March 2007, The Center's 13 international long-term observers (LTOs) have visited all of Nepal's 75 districts, in many cases multiple times, reaching not only to district headquarters but also to the village level. The goal of the Center's mission is to demonstrate international support for and provide an independent assessment of the constituent assembly election process in order to help consolidate the gains of the ongoing peace process.



July 18, 2007
Two Palestines? What is Risked by a "West Bank first" Policy? Panel Discussion Now Available on Carter Center Web Site
Dialogue that engages all stakeholders in the Israeli and Palestinian peace process is critical to resolve the current crisis, according to three Middle East experts who convened at The Carter Center on Friday, July 13. The panel also addressed risks of the "West Bank first" policy, which is being promoted by the United States and a few European governments to address the Gaza takeover by Hamas in June.
 
July 13, 2007
Carter Center Awards 2007-2008 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
The Carter Center Mental Health Program has named eight recipients of its eleventh annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including six from the United States and two from southern Africa.
 
July 11, 2007
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Death of Lady Bird Johnson
Rosalynn and I are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lady Bird Johnson. Her commitment to public service and caring spirit were  unwavering.


July 10, 2007
Two Palestines? What is Risked by a "West Bank First" Policy?
The collapse of the Palestinian National Unity Government (NUG) last month following the takeover of Gaza by Hamas has left the Palestinian territories in crisis. Join former Advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and leader of the Geneva Peace Initiative Daniel Levy and former Minister of Information in the Palestinian NUG Mustapha Barghouthi as they discuss ways to solve the current crisis. 

 
July 3, 2007
Timor-Leste Parliamentary Election Democratic and Peaceful Carter Center Preliminary Statement (English and Tetum)
The majority of Timor-Leste voters participated in an orderly and peaceful June 30 parliamentary election.  The administration of these elections was very well executed, bearing testimony to the hard work of election officials and the determination of Timorese citizens to ensure their country remains on the democratic path chosen at independence.


June 22, 2007
Carter Center Appoints Atlanta Leaders to Board of Councilors
The Carter Center, a not-for-profit organization working to promote health and peace worldwide, recently appointed 19 new members to the Board of Councilors, bringing its membership to 180.
 
21 June 2007
Carter Center to Observe Parliamentary Elections in Timor-Leste
The Carter Center will increase its international observation presence surrounding Timor-Leste's June 30 parliamentary elections by sending a larger delegation to join long-term observers, who have been deployed throughout the country since early June. A field office in Dili will remain open through July 2007.  
 
June 12, 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Discuss Malaria During Online Smithsonian Chat June 28
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will participate in a live online chat  Thursday, June 28 at 11:15 a.m. EST  to discuss malaria and the article "The Ethiopia Campaign - Jimmy Carter Takes on Malaria," featured in the June 2007 issue of Smithsonian magazine. 


June 12, 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Visit Nepal
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter  will visit Nepal June 13-16 to encourage Nepal's political leaders to continue on the path to peace as they prepare to hold constituent assembly elections later in 2007. 


June 8, 2007
The Carter Center International Election Observation Mission in Nepal:   Second Pre-Election Statement 
This statement presents the observations and continued findings of the Carter Center's international election observation mission in Nepal.  In March 2007, the mission deployed 13 long-term observers (LTOs) representing nine different nationalities throughout Nepal to assess the political and electoral environment in the period leading up to the constituent assembly election. 


June 3, 2007
Lack of Transparency in Political Financing Poses Serious Problems for Countries
Political party and election campaign financing is a murky field in eight Latin American countries, according to a study released today by Transparency International (TI) and The Carter Center.

 

May 31, 2007
The Carter Center Calls for Dialogue; Expresses Concern about Consequences of End of RCTV Concession
The Carter Center expressed concern about the potential for a renewed escalation of violence in the wake of the termination of broadcasts by RCTV and called for new dialogue among political opponents to maintain peace in the country. The Center emphasized the imperative to respect the fundamental human rights of freedom of expression and freedom to dissent and protest peacefully. The Center is concerned that non-renewal of broadcast concessions for political reasons will have a chilling effect on free speech in Venezuela.



May 18, 2007
Carter Center Guinea Worm Program Meets $45 Million Gates Challenge Early
The Carter Center and its partners are another step closer to eradicating Guinea worm disease, a horrific and debilitating parasitic infection, thanks to the completion of a challenge grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which leveraged a total of $45 million with the support of more than 500 partners in a record two years.


May 9, 2007
Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum Focuses on Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illnesses 
State leaders, mental health advocates, and consumers will develop anti-stigma activities for communities throughout Georgia during the 12th annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum at The Carter Center on Friday, May 18, 2007.

 
May 4, 2007
New Carter Center Field Office in Ramallah to Support Palestinian Democracy and Human Rights
The Carter Center is reinvigorating its presence in the Palestinian Territories in support of peace for Israel, justice for the Palestinians, and the emergence of a viable, democratic Palestinian state.


May 2, 2007
Exhibit to Highlight Progress For Peace, Health, Human Rights
"Beyond the Presidency: 25 Years of The Carter Center," a special exhibit at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum June 30 through Nov. 25, 2007, will give visitors a look behind the scenes and on the frontlines of efforts undertaken by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, to advance peace, health, and hope worldwide through the nonprofit organization they founded in 1982.  

 
April 19, 2007
Mental Health and the Work Place is Topic of Live Webcast April 26
A panel of experts in health policy and mental health advocacy will discuss issues around workplace mental health at The Carter Center on Thursday, April 26, from 7-8:30 p.m.   The event will be webcast live on www.cartercenter.org  (RealPlayer media player required).

April 16, 2007
Pre-Election Statement: Carter Center Election Observation Mission in Nepal
The Carter Center congratulates Nepal's sustained commitment to the peace process and applauds efforts to address political differences through dialogue. Following the Election Commission of Nepal's April 13 announcement indicating that a June constituent assembly election is not technically feasible, it is now up to Nepali political leaders to focus their efforts on putting the proper conditions in place for the conduct of a sound electoral process in a realistic timeframe.
 
March 29, 2007
Statement of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to the U.N. Human Rights Council
Since 1993, my colleagues at the Carter Center and I have worked together with governments and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the United Nations' system for protecting human rights throughout the world.

 

March 11, 2007
The Embassy of Japan Funds Pipe Filters for the Fight to Eradicate Guinea Worm Disease in Southern Sudan
Today, the Embassy of Japan awarded funding for the Southern Sudan Guinea Worm Eradication Program. 


March 9, 2007
The Carter Center Deploys Election Observers in Nepal
The Carter Center launched an international election observation mission in Nepal with the deployment this week of thirteen long-term observers in all five development regions around the country. 


March 8, 2007
2007-2008 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism:  Applications Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Carter Center Mental Health Program.


Feb. 15, 2007
Jimmy Carter and General Dr. Yakubu Gowon Encourage Nigerian Officials to Control Schistosomiasis, Other Diseases
Today, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter watched as hundreds of school children received drug treatment for schistosomiasis, a silent and destructive parasitic infection that leads to poor growth and impaired learning, in the small community of Nasarawa North. 
 
Feb. 13, 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Visits Ethiopia to Address New Malaria Initiative: Lauds Country's Progress in River Blindness, Trachoma Control, Public Health Training
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter distributed long-lasting insecticide-impregnated bed nets today in Afeta, a community of 7,500 people in the Jimma zone. 


Feb. 12, 2007
Upcoming Carter and Albright Discussion on Middle East Peace Prospects To be Webcast Live
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will speak on the prospects for lasting peace in the Palestinian territories to a sold-out audience at The Carter Center on Feb. 22, 2007, from 7-8:30 p.m.   


Feb. 12, 2007
Jimmy Carter and Jimmy Ross Recognize Sudan's New Local Lions Club as Crucial Partner in Country's Fight Against River Blindness and Trachoma
On Thursday, Feb. 9,  former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Lions Clubs International President Jimmy Ross encouraged Sudan's local Lions Club to participate in the fight against two blinding diseases affecting the country—river blindness and trachoma. 


Feb. 12, 2007
Jimmy Carter Visits Southern Sudan to Praise Progress Against Disease, Urges Guinea Worm Eradication by 2009
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Government of  Southern Sudan Minister of Health Dr. Theophilus Ochang Lotti, during a meeting at the National Assembly on Feb. 10, 2007, encouraged top officials of the Government of Southern Sudan to continue their progress in conquering two of the region's most debilitating scourges—Guinea worm disease and trachoma. 


Feb. 8, 2007
Fight Against Guinea Worm Disease: President Carter, Ghana Ministry of Health Issue Urgent Call to Action
Today, amid the scorching heat of peak dry season, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter visited the parched community of Savelugu to meet with dozens of Guinea worm disease victims in an effort to bring global attention to Ghana's growing Guinea worm epidemic caused by inadequate water supply in the country.   


7 Feb 2007
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Leads Delegation to Africa, Focus on Urgent Health Needs
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, are leading a delegation of senior-level Carter Center officials on a Feb. 6-16 tour of Africa to call international attention to health needs among impoverished communities in Ghana, Sudan, Ethiopia, and Nigeria. 


Feb. 3, 2007
Winter Weekend Auction Raises $1 Million for Carter Center Peace and Health Programs
A baby cradle of unusual tiger wood handcrafted by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter sold for $300,000 at an auction in Cancun yesterday to benefit the nonprofit Carter Center's initiatives to advance peace and health worldwide.


Jan. 12, 2007
Baby Cradle Crafted by Former U.S. President Highlights Auction to Benefit The Carter Center
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter will host their 15th annual Winter Weekend and auction to benefit The Carter Center Jan. 30 – Feb. 3 at Club Med in Cancun, Mexico.


Dec. 27, 2006
Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Death of President Gerald Ford
Rosalynn and I join the nation in mourning the loss of President Gerald Ford. President Ford is one of the most admirable public servants and human beings I have ever known. A man of highest integrity, his life-long dedication to helping others touched the lives of countless people. 


Dec. 19, 2006
Leading Global Health Organizations Receive $46.7 Million From Gates Foundation to Integrate Programs Fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases
The fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) received a major boost today with the announcement of five grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation totaling $46.7 million.  The grants will support efforts to coordinate and integrate programs to fight key neglected diseases in developing countries.


Dec. 19, 2006
Gates Foundation Pledges $10 Million to Support Carter Center's Integrated Approach to Combat Neglected Diseases in Nigeria
To help combat neglected tropical diseases suffered by millions of people, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged $10 million to fund two groundbreaking Carter Center initiatives in Nigeria.

 

Dec. 5, 2006
Jimmy Carter Issues Letter to Jewish Community on Palestine Peace Not Apartheid
A letter to Jewish citizens of America. 


Nov. 25, 2006
Third Carter Center Post-Election Statement on the Oct. 29 Presidential Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (English and French)
The Carter Center deplores the Nov. 21 attack on the Supreme Court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and cautions all political leaders that they are accountable for the actions of their militants, especially when they use violence to protest election results. 

 
Nov. 20, 2006
Carter Center Announces Technical Mission to Observe the Venezuelan Elections
In response to an invitation from the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE), The Carter Center will organize a specialized, limited technical mission for the Dec. 3, 2006, presidential elections. 


Nov. 17, 2006
Panel to Address U.S. Human Rights Policy at Upcoming Carter Center Event
U.S. policies established during the war on terror have undermined the human rights principals upon which the country was founded, adversely affecting the country's reputation globally, the rights of its citizens, and the work of human rights activists. 


Nov. 15, 2006
President Carter Honors Four Countries at Special Awards Ceremony Highlighting Progress Against Guinea Worm Disease
Transmission of Guinea worm disease has been stopped in Benin, Central African Republic, Mauritania, and Uganda. Guinea worm, a debilitating disease that causes severe pain and economic hardship and once plagued millions of people in Africa and Asia, today sits on the brink of eradication.


Nov. 15, 2006
Second Carter Center Post-Election Statement on the Oct. 29 Presidential Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 
Based on its observation of vote tabulation following the Oct. 29 presidential elections, The Carter Center election observation mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo is confident the results announced by the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) are consistent with the results obtained in the polling stations.


Nov. 9, 2006
Carter Center Statement Regarding Nicaragua Election Results
As The Carter Center continues its observation of the electoral process in Nicaragua, we note that the Supreme Electoral Council has reported the results for 92 percent of the polling stations. These results indicate that Daniel Ortega has a clear lead of 9 percent over the second place finisher Eduardo Montealegre in the presidential race.


Nov. 7, 2006
Carter Center Election Observation Mission to Nicaragua Issues Post-Election Statement (English and Spanish)
Once again we wish to thank the Supreme Electoral Council and the government of Nicaragua for their kind invitations to observe the 2006 election process. This is the 4th national election The Carter Center has observed in Nicaragua since 1990, and each experience brings fresh lessons.


Nov. 4, 2006
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and The Carter Center on the Eve of the Nicaragua Elections (English and Spanish)
This is the fourth national election that The Carter Center has observed in Nicaragua, beginning in 1990. 


Nov. 1, 2006
Preliminary Statement on the Oct. 29 Presidential Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On Oct. 29, the majority of Congolese voters participated in an election that in most parts of the country was extremely orderly and peaceful.


Nov. 1, 2006
Chinese Delegation to Observe Elections in Springfield, Ill.
The Carter Center will host a delegation of election officials from China's Ministry of Civil Affairs for an observation of the U.S. elections on Nov. 7, 2006. 


Oct. 27, 2006
Carter Center Names Leaders for Election Mission to Nicaragua
The Carter Center announced today that it has named former Peru President Alejandro Toledo and former Panama President Nicolás Ardito Barletta to join former U.S. President Jimmy Carter as co-leaders in observing Nicaragua's national elections on Nov. 5, 2006.   
 
Oct. 23, 2006
Carter Center to Observe Presidential Run-Off Election in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Former Prime Minister of Canada Joe Clark will lead a 45-member international delegation to observe the Democratic Republic of the Congo's presidential run-off elections Oct. 29. 

 
Oct. 20, 2006
Election Statement: The Carter Center Election Observation Mission in Nicaragua
Having accompanied Nicaragua's election process throughout 2006, and monitored it intensively since September, The Carter Center takes this occasion to express its views concerning the progress of the preparations for the November 5th balloting.


Oct. 13, 2006
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize
Rosalynn and I congratulate Muhammad Yunus and his Grameen Bank on receiving the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. 

 
Oct. 9, 2006
Carter to Discuss Averting Crises with Rogue Regimes at Upcoming Event: "A Moment of Crisis: North Korea"
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will participate in a panel discussion on his 1994 North Korea intervention that averted war and holds lessons for dealing with the current North Korean nuclear weapons threat. "A Moment of Crisis: North Korea" is part of the 2006-07 Conversations at The Carter Center series and takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.


Oct. 6, 2006
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Israeli/Palestian Conflict
The attempt to coerce Hamas leaders by starving the Palestinian people has failed, and it is time for the international community to alleviate their suffering and resort to diplomacy. 


Oct. 4, 2006
The Carter Center to Host Experts on Psychological Effects of Hurricane Katrina
Experts in disaster mental health will gather at the 22nd Annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy on Nov. 8 and 9 to discuss the long-term psychological consequences of Hurricane Katrina and ways to improve disaster planning, preparedness, and response as they relate to mental health. 
 

Sept. 22, 2006
Ceremony Marks "National Mental Illness Awareness Week"
In recognition of National Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 9-13) and World Mental Health Day (October 10th), a candlelight ceremony, open to the public, will be held Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. outdoors at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum's circle of flags. 


Sept. 20, 2006
Carter Center Launches Election Observers in Nicaragua
The Carter Center fielded its first election observers in Nicaragua on Sept. 8, 2006, sending seven observers to begin monitoring the election process. The observers received a two-day training at the Carter Center's Managua office before deploying to Esteli, Leon, Matagalpa, Granada, Juigalpa, Bluefields, and Puerto Cabezas. The Center will also initiate observation of the Department of Managua from its office in the capital this week. 
 

Sept. 19, 2006
Carter Center Will Not Observe Zambia Elections
The Carter Center announced today that it received an invitation from the Zambian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to observe the 2006 elections, but has decided not to pursue involvement in the upcoming elections. 
 

Sept. 6, 2006
"Carters on the Record" Opens 2006-07 Discussion Series at The Carter Center
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will address a sold-out audience during "The Carters on the Record," the inaugural event of the 2006-2007 Conversations at The Carter Center series. The event also will be webcast live Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at www.cartercenter.org. 


Aug. 31, 2006
Second Post-Election Statement on the Democratic Republic of the Congo Elections
The Carter Center did not find evidence of widespread or systematic manipulation.  The Center concludes that the presidential results announced August 20 are credible; legislative results, on the whole, are also credible, but cannot be validated in detail because of the shortcomings outlined in this statement. 

 
31 Aug 2006
Preliminary Statement of The Carter Center on the 2006 Guyana Elections
The Carter Center commends the people of Guyana, the political parties, and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for what so far has been the most peaceful and orderly electoral process in recent history. This speaks to the maturing of Guyana's political culture and the deep yearning for peace and progress, which is shared by all Guyanese.  That said, the frustration and fear that exists across society must be acknowledged and mitigated through actions of political leaders over the coming days and beyond. 
 

Aug. 24, 2006
Correction of President Carter's Comments on The Gambia
The Carter Center regrets The Daily Observer's selective citation of a private letter from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to President Yahya Jammeh, giving readers the false impression that President Carter supports President Jammeh and his policies. 


Aug. 11, 2006
The Carter Center Announces Election Observation Presence in Guyana
The Carter Center announced today that it is organizing a small election observation presence for Guyana's upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on August 28. The purpose is to demonstrate the Center's interest in and support for Guyana's democratization process and to assess the political and electoral environment in Guyana surrounding the elections in follow-up to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's visit to Guyana in August 2004.

 
Aug. 1, 2006
Preliminary Statement of The Carter Center on the Democratic Republic of the Congo July 30, 2006, Elections (English and French)
This statement reflects the observations of The Carter Center on the events of the week leading up to and including the elections, and complements our two pre-election statements. For the July 30 vote, The Carter Center deployed a 58-member international delegation to observe the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) presidential and legislative elections, led by the Former Prime Minister of Canada Joe Clark and co-leader John Stremlau, Carter Center associate executive director for peace programs.


July 21, 2006
Democratic Republic of the Congo Election Observation: Joe Clark, John Stremlau to Lead International Delegation (English and French)
Former Prime Minister of Canada Joe Clark and Carter Center Associate Executive Director for Peace Programs John Stremlau will lead a 58-member international delegation to observe the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) presidential and legislative elections. The Carter Center was invited by the Independent Electoral Commission and welcomed by all major political parties to observe the July 30 elections. 


July 12, 2006
Second Carter Center Statement on the Election Preparations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (English and French)
The presidential and legislative election campaigns are now slowly underway across the country. While there has been an improvement in the quality of the information put out by political parties and candidates, there is still a tendency to politicize and sensationalize relatively straight-forward technical issues and unjustly undermine confidence in the electoral process.  


July 7, 2006
Carter Center Awards 2006-2007 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
The Carter Center Mental Health Program has named 10 recipients of its tenth annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including eight from the U.S. and two from southern Africa. Each domestic fellow will receive $10,000 to study and report on a particular issue within the mental health field for one year. International fellows will receive a comparable stipend.  


July 6, 2006
Jimmy Carter Holds Nicaragua Press Conference
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, with experts from The Carter Center, held a press conference here July 6 at 10 a.m. in the InterContinental Metrocentro Hotel. 


July 6, 2006
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Nicaragua's Pre-Election Climate (English and Spanish)
Rosalynn and I have spent three days in Managua learning about the election process, accompanied by the Director of the Americas Program at The Carter Center Dr. Jennifer McCoy, Senior Associate Director Dr. Shelley McConnell, our new Chief of Mission for the Nicaraguan Elections Dr. Jaime Aparicio, and our political analyst David Dye. We met with President Bolaños, four members of the Supreme Electoral Council including its President Roberto Rivas, candidates and other party members from four of the five political parties and alliances participating in the 2006 elections. Daniel Ortega declined our invitation. 


July 3, 2006
Media Advisory: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Leads Pre-Election Assessment Trip to Nicaragua (English and Spanish)
News media are advised of the following press opportunity and information. The Carter Center is preparing to observe Nicaragua's general elections scheduled for November 5. (English and Spanish)  


June 21, 2006
The Carter Center Observes Nicaragua's Voter Registration Verification Process (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center sent a group of 11 experts from Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ireland, the UK, and the U.S. to Nicaragua for the purpose of observing citizen verification of the voting rolls during the weekend of June 17 and 18, 2006.  


June 15, 2006
Message to the Nicaraguan Electorate Encouraging Participation in the Verification Process (Spanish and English)
En los próximos días Los ciudadanos nicaragüenses tendrán la oportunidad de participar en un proceso de verificación en el que confirmarán personalmente que sus nombres se incluyen en el padrón electoral de las elecciones de noviembre.  


June 13, 2006
Center Receives 2006 Gates Award for Global Health
The Carter Center received the 2006 Gates Award for Global Health from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation during the Global Health Council's 33rd Annual International Conference on Global Health recently held here.  


June 12, 2006
The Carter Center Appoints Atlanta Leaders to Board of Councilors
The Carter Center, a not-for-profit organization working to promote health and peace worldwide, recently appointed 15 new members to the Board of Councilors, bringing its membership to 195.  


June 6, 2006
The Media's Influence Mapped in the Dominican Republic (English and Spanish)
New maps will point the Dominican Republic in the direction of improved democratic principles, including better access to information and election campaign finance reform. The Carter Center, the University of Calgary, and the Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) will introduce the maps of the Dominican Republic on June 5. Twelve countries in the Western Hemisphere will have such maps, completed by July of 2007, using state-of-the-art Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and made available as a public resource via the Internet. The cutting-edge technology will foster fairness, increase transparency, and galvanize stability throughout the Americas by illustrating where media are located, how far they broadcast, who owns them, and what the demographic profile is of the electoral constituencies they reach.  


June 6, 2006
First Carter Center Pre-Election Statement on Preparations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (English and French)
The Carter Center's international election observation mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is pleased to release its first pre-election statement on the 2006 presidential and legislative elections. 


June 1, 2006
The Carter Center Focuses on Jamaica's Advances in Access to Information
Kingston, Jamaica…The Carter Center will conduct a series of access to information events, June 6-9: The Media's Use of Access to Information and Investigative Journalism; Access to Information: Building a Culture of Transparency; Volunteer Attorney Panel Final Training. News media are invited to cover any and all portions.  


May 30, 2006
The Carter Center Regrets Observer's Accidental Death in Democratic Republic of Congo (English and French)
The Carter Center deeply regrets to report the accidental death of one of its dedicated long-term election observers in the Democratic Republic of Congo on May 29.  


May 26, 2006
Press Statement: Conclusions on Venezuelan Visit
Jennifer McCoy Press Statement: Conclusions on Venezuelan Visit, in English and Spanish. 


May 24, 2006
Human Rights Leaders Call For Authentic Democracy, Support For Defenders
Statement issued at close of third Carter Center Human Rights Defenders Policy Forum, held in Atlanta May 23-24, 2006, and co-sponsored by Human Rights First.  


May 23, 2006
Defenders Gather to Examine Global Human Rights in Age of Democratization
Human rights defenders work toward democracy in places long forgotten by the global spotlight after headline-grabbing elections have come and gone. It is human rights defenders who sound the alarm early on, warning the world of emerging human rights violations and even genocide, as they did most recently in Sudan. These individuals seek to hold government officials accountable for their election promises and often become targets of harassment. They have a strong message for the international community: there is a better way to support human rights and democracy building.  


May 20, 2006
May is National Mental Health Month: Center Joins Observance of 'Mind Your Health'
The Carter Center joins with the National Mental Health Association and other mental health partners in observing Mental Health Month during May 2006. This year, which marks more than five decades of celebration, the observance focuses on the mind-body connection through the promotion of mental wellness and overall health for all Americans, regardless of age or background.  


May 19, 2006
Documentary Explores Peru's War on Terror: RSVP Required
On Monday, May 22, The Carter Center will hold a free screening of "State of Fear: The Truth About Terrorism." The film begins in 1980, and follows 20 years of terror and conflict during Peru's Truth Commission and the government's proclaimed "war on terror."

 

May 11, 2006
Gaps in Georgia's Mental Health Services is Focus of Rosalynn Carter Forum
A study released last year reveals that overall in 2004, Georgia's public mental health services supplied through the Division of Mental Health reached less than a third of people estimated to have a serious mental illness or a serious emotional disturbance. This gap and two others will be tackled by state leaders and mental health advocates and consumers participating in the 11th annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum at The Carter Center on Friday, May 19.  


May 10, 2006
Third Report on the Nicaraguan Pre-Election Process (Spanish and English
The Carter Center is pleased to announce that former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will visit Nicaragua from July 3-5, 2006, to assess the progress of preparations for that country's national election on November 5. During his stay, President Carter will meet with Nicaragua's electoral and governmental authorities to discuss possible modalities for a Carter Center election observation mission. He will also meet with the entire spectrum of participants in this year's election, along with Nicaraguan civil society organizations and both national and international observers.  


May 2, 2006
The Carter Center Deploys Election Observers in Democratic Republic of Congo (English and French)
The Carter Center has launched an international observation mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with the deployment this week of seven long-term observers in four provinces around the country.  


April 27, 2006
Friends of Inter-American Democratic Charter Bolster Mandate
Select former government officials with expert perspectives on democracy and stability in the Western Hemisphere gathered at The Carter Center April 25-26 to bolster their mandate as Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. The group was formed by the Center to strengthen the ability of countries to prevent crisis in the hemisphere, where fifteen presidencies have been interrupted with impeachment, coups, or forced resignations from mass protests since 1990, democracies remain weak, and civil unrest is growing. 


April 27, 2006
Final Conversations Event Examines Global Rich-Poor Divide
ATLANTA...."Global Equity-Global Security," the final event of the 2005-2006 Conversations at The Carter Center, will be held April 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Center's Ivan Allen Pavilion and will examine the widening gap between rich and poor. The event will be webcast live on  www.cartercenter.org. Dr. John Stremlau, associate executive director for Peace Programs at The Carter Center, will be joined by Jason Calder, assistant director of the Carter Center's Global Development Initiative (GDI), and Pablo Guerrero, the World Bank's senior advisor on development support for middle-income countries. Dr. John Hardman, executive director of The Carter Center, will moderate the panel.  


April 20, 2006
Permanent Electoral Council in Venezuela: Press Statement on the Selection Process (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center has supported in its various reports, declarations, and recommendations the need to continue strengthening the electoral branch in Venezuela by means of a permanent National Electoral Council (CNE) whose transparency, professionalism, and impartiality permits an increased level of confidence in the vote among citizens.  


April 4, 2006
The Media's Influence Mapped in Guatemala, Debuts April 6
New maps will point Guatemala in the direction of improved democratic principles, including better access to information and election campaign finance reform. The Carter Center, the University of Calgary, and the Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL) will introduce the Guatemala maps on April 6.  


March 22, 2006
Center Accepting Applications for Tenth Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Mental Health Program of The Carter Center. Designed to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses, the fellowships begin in September 2006.  


March 15, 2006
Jimmy Carter: New U.N. Human Rights Council Raises Hope Worldwide
The Carter Center applauds the United Nations General Assembly (GA) for adopting the resolution creating a new Human Rights Council. Nearly a year after Secretary-General Kofi Annan issued his call for reform of the Commission on Human Rights, GA President Jan Elliason has produced a solid foundation upon which to build the U.N.'s new principal human rights body.   


Feb. 24, 2006
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on a Georgia Death Penalty Moratorium I endorse the call for a moratorium on executions in Georgia and wholeheartedly support the American Bar Association's Georgia Death Penalty Assessment Team Report. I have openly opposed the death penalty for a long time. There are serious questions about the fairness of its application in our state.  


Feb. 24, 2006
New U.N. Human Rights Council: President Carter, With Other Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, Urge Quick Adoption
I urge all nations to move quickly to adopt the proposed resolution offered yesterday by U.N. General Assembly President Jan Eliasson on the creation of a new Human Rights Council. President Eliasson has succeeded in producing a delicate compromise that contains many good aspects, including a body that will be elevated in status within the U.N. and will be much more effective. 


Feb. 23, 2006
Communiqué on Nicaragua's Pre-Election Climate (Spanish and English)
In response to an invitation extended by the seven members of the Supreme Electoral Council, The Carter Center announced today that it is sending a small contingent of observers to the regional elections on the Atlantic Coast of Nicaragua, scheduled for March 5, 2006. The elections for Atlantic Coast regional councils are critically important for strengthening the process of regional autonomy and therefore of democracy, and are of importance to all Nicaraguans.  


Feb. 20, 2006
Carter Center Names Dr. John Stremlau to Head Peace Programs
Dr. John Stremlau has been named associate executive director for peace programs at The Carter Center. He will oversee the Center's work to foster democracy and human rights through programs advancing conflict resolution, democracy, and development in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.  


Feb. 17, 2006
Carter Center Appoints Philip J. Hickey Jr. as Vice Chair for Board of Councilors
Philip J. Hickey, Jr., chairman of the board and chief executive officer of RARE Hospitality International, Inc., has been appointed vice chair of the Carter Center's Board of Councilors. The board is comprised of 202 members, who serve as a leadership advisory group that promotes understanding among opinion leaders and the broader community of The Carter Center and its activities.  


Feb. 16, 2006
Evening Dialogue: Rosalynn Carter and Joshua Shenk on Mental Health Misconceptions, Lincoln's Melancholy
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will join Joshua Shenk, author of "Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness," for a special conversation on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Carter Center's Ivan Allen III Pavilion. 


Feb. 7, 2006
Carter Center Report on Pre-Election Delegation Visit to Nicaragua, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2006 (Spanish and English)
En enero de 2006, El Centro Carter recibió del Presidente del Consejo Supremo Electoral, el Dr. Roberto Rivas, una invitación para observar las elecciones regionales y nacionales a realizarse en Nicaragua en los meses de marzo y noviembre del 2006. In January 2006, The Carter Center received from the President of the Supreme Electoral Council (CSE), Dr. Roberto Rivas, an invitation to observe Nicaragua's regional and national elections to be held in March and November 2006 respectively.  


Feb. 7, 2006
Media Mapping Project Launches in Peru Feb. 9, Utilizes GIS Technology for Democracy-Building in Americas (English and Spanish)
Breakthrough interactive and Web-based maps detailing media coverage during national elections will be unveiled Thursday Feb. 9, 2006, by The Carter Center, the University of Calgary, and the Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL). El 9 de febrero, el Centro Carter, la Universidad de Calgary, y la Fundación Canadiense para las Américas (FOCAL) darán a conocer un mapa interactivo que muestra dónde están ubicados los medios peruanos, su capacidad de transmisión, a quiénes pertenecen y cuál es el perfil demográfico del electorado al que llegan.  


Feb. 4, 2006
Winter Weekend Auctions Hit All-Time Record, Raise $1.7 Million for Peace, Health Work
A cabinet handcrafted by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter sold for a record $1 million at the 14 th annual Carter Center Winter Weekend live auction, which benefits the organization's work to advance peace and health worldwide. The high bid is widely considered to be the most spent for any item made by a head of state in history, raising the live auction total to $1,653,600.  


Feb. 1, 2006
Watch Tonight: President Carter on Larry King Live
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is scheduled to appear on CNN's "Larry King Live" Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, from 9 to 10 p.m. EST (8 to 9 p.m. CST, 6 to 8 p.m. PST). 


Jan. 30, 2006
Center Realizes $15 Million Challenge Grant for River Blindness
Halting river blindness in the Americas by 2007 has accelerated with the completion of a $15 million challenge grant to The Carter Center.  


Jan. 26, 2006
Palestinian Elections Important Step Toward Greater Democracy Say NDI/Carter Center Observers
Election observers with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center today said that under the difficult circumstance of the ongoing conflict and occupation, yesterday's elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council "can be an important step on the road to greater democracy for the Palestinian people."  


Jan. 25, 2006
Carter Center/NDI Delegation Observes Palestinian Legislative Council Elections
A joint Carter Center/National Democratic Institute delegation of 80 multinational election observers monitored polling stations today in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza for today's historic Palestinian Legislative Council elections - the first in a decade. The polls close at 7 p.m. (12 p.m. EST).  


Jan. 23, 2006
NDI/Carter Center Observers Arrive, Jimmy Carter Delivers Middle East Peace Remarks Ahead of Palestinian Legislative Council Elections
Election observers from 22 countries have arrived to observe election preparations and voting as part of a multinational delegation organized by the National Democratic Institute in partnership with The Carter Center.  


Jan. 19, 2006
Onboard Donation Program: North American Airlines Announces Guinea Worm Eradication Partnership
North American Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of World Air Holdings, Inc., has launched an onboard program to raise funds in support of The Carter Center and its mission to eradicate Guinea worm disease.  


Jan. 19, 2006
Live Conversations Webcast Jan. 19 on Silent Tsunami of Preventable Diseases
On any given day, more people in developing countries die from preventable diseases than all those killed in the Asian tsunami of late 2004.  


Jan. 18, 2006
Jimmy Carter to Lead Multinational Delegation to Observe Jan. 25 Legislative Council Elections in Palestinian Territories
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center today announced their multinational delegation to observe the January 25 Palestinian Legislative Council elections.  


Jan. 12, 2006
Mapping the Media in the Americas: New Interactive and Hemispheric Democracy-Building Project Premieres in Canada
Breakthrough interactive and Web-based maps detailing media coverage during national elections will be unveiled Tuesday, Jan. 17 by The Carter Center, the University of Calgary, and the Canadian Foundation for the Americas (FOCAL). Developed using state-of-the-art Geographic Information Systems (GIs) technology, the maps are designed to increase transparency in campaign finance reform and democracy-building efforts by illustrating where media are located, how far they broadcast, who owns them, and what the demographic profile is of the electoral constituencies they reach.  


Dec. 16, 2005
Statement on the Eve of the Bolivian Elections from The Carter Center (English and Spanish)
Date Description On Sunday, December 18, 2005, the citizens of Bolivia will participate in important elections for a new president, vice president, representatives to the legislature, and prefects. In their recent democratic history, Bolivians have always found constitutional means of reconciling their differences, and this election is a demonstration of their continued commitment to democratic processes established in the Bolivian constitution.  


Dec. 14, 2005
2005 Liberian National Elections: Carter Center/NDI Interim Post-Election Statement
The Nov. 10 preliminary statement issued by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) / Carter Center international observer delegation provided a generally positive overall assessment of the process up to that point.  


Dec. 9, 2005
Featured Carter Center Partner: The Coca-Cola Company
The Carter Center has received a $500,000 grant from its longtime partner The Coca-Cola Company that will enable the Center's Americas Program to continue working at the regional level to improve inter-American relations and democratic accountability.  


Nov. 28, 2005
ABC-TV Mental Illness Documentary Features Carter Center Experts
An intimate, inside look at living with a mental illness, the newest National Council of Churches USA-sponsored television documentary, will begin airing on ABC affiliates across the country on Dec. 4. Shadow Voices: Finding Hope in Mental Illness examines how individuals and their families find their way through a tangle of mental, medical, governmental, societal and spiritual issues.  


Nov. 17, 2005
Carter Center Recognizes Delta Air Lines for Decades of Support
In recognition of Delta's support for The Carter Center and its initiatives, President and Mrs. Carter dedicated the lobby of the Center's Ivan Allen III Pavilion to Delta Air Lines during a ceremony Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. at The Carter Center.  


Nov. 10, 2005
Liberian Presidential Runoff Election: Preliminary Statement of the NDI/Carter Center International Observer Delegation, Nov. 10, 2005
This statement is offered by the 28-member multinational delegation jointly organized by NDI and The Carter Center. The delegation was co-led by His Excellency Dr. Alex Ekwueme, former Vice-President of the Republic of Nigeria; Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh, NDI's Senior Associate for Africa; and Dr. David Carroll, Director of the Democracy Program at The Carter Center. The delegation included elected officials, electoral and human rights experts, regional specialists and political and civic leaders from Africa, Europe and North America.  


Nov. 5, 2005
Carter Center Statement on the Situation in Ethiopia
The Carter Center expresses its alarm at the outbreak of violence in Ethiopia rooted in the ongoing dispute over the May 2005 elections. We send condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives, and urge that every effort be made to avoid further death and injury.  


Nov. 3, 2005
Nov. 8 Liberia Presidential Run-Off Election: Carter Center/National Democratic Institute Observation Delegation Arrival Statement, Nov. 3, 2005
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center today announced the arrival of their delegation to observe the November 8 presidential run-off election in Liberia.  


3 Nov 2005
Award Lauds Rosalynn Carter as Mental Health Champion
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a tireless advocate for improved access to mental health services, is the recipient of the 2005 Aetna Voice of Conscience Award, honoring her commitment to improving the lives of people around the world.  


Nov. 2, 2005
Liberia Runoff Election: Background Information from The Carter Center and the National Democratic Institute
This document provides background for the Nov. 8, 2005, runoff election in Liberia. The Carter Center and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) jointly organized a delegation to observe the presidential and legislative elections in Liberia in October and a second delegation to observe the runoff elections in November.  


Oct. 31,  2005
Jimmy Carter, Carter Center Endorse International Election Observation Declaration
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, founder of The Carter Center, joined National Democratic Institute Chairman and former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan Oct. 27, 2005, to unveil a Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation.  


Oct. 27, 2005
Behavioral Health Care Gap is Focus of Carter Center Symposium
A critical chasm is developing between major medical research advances and applying those breakthroughs to the treatment of people with mental illnesses and addictive disorders. In what will be the first national meeting focusing on the Institute of Medicine report "Crossing the Quality Chasm: Adaptation to Mental Health and Addictive Disorders" to be released Nov. 1, the 21st Annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy will convene on Nov. 2-3, to leverage the recommendations from the report and build an action agenda.  


Oct. 13, 2005
National Democratic Institute/Carter Center Issue Preliminary Statement on 2005 Liberia Elections
A joint National Democratic Institute (NDI) and Carter Center delegation today issued its preliminary statement on the October 11 presidential and legislative elections in Liberia. The 40-member multinational delegation was co-led by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former President of Benin, Nicephore Soglo. It included elected officials, electoral and human rights experts, regional specialists and political and civic leaders from 14 nations in Africa, Europe and North America.  


Oct. 10, 2005
The Carter Center Appoints Directors for Elections Programs
The Carter Center has appointed directors for its Democracy Program and China Elections Program. Dr. David Carroll, formerly interim director of the Democracy Program, has been appointed director of the Democracy Program. Dr. Yawei Liu, formerly senior associate director of the Center's China Village Elections Project and assistant professor at Georgia Perimeter College, has been appointed director of the China Elections Program.  


Oct. 6, 2005
Arrival Statement by the National Democratic Institute/Carter Center Observer Delegation to the 2005 Liberia Elections, Oct. 6, 2005
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center today announced the arrival of their delegation to observe the October 11 presidential and legislative elections in Liberia. The 38-member multinational delegation is co-led by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former President of Benin, Nicephore Soglo. The delegation will include elected officials, electoral and human rights experts, regional specialists and political and civic leaders from 13 countries in North America, Europe and Africa.  


Sept.27, 2005
Liberia Elections: Read Pre-Election Statement, Election Watch Reports
A Carter Center staff team conducted an assessment Aug. 11-17, 2005 of electoral conditions at the start of the campaign for Liberia's October 11 elections. The team found that despite enormous logistical challenges and post-conflict conditions, electoral preparedness appears good at this juncture, and the prospects for a competitive election seem high.  


Sept. 21, 2005
Watch Conversations Webcast With Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter
Watch the archived live webcast of the inaugural Conversations event for 2005-2006 featuring former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.  


Sept. 15, 2005
Ethiopia 2005 National Elections: Final Statement on The Carter Center Observations, Sept. 15, 2005 (PDF)
The Carter Center was pleased to accept the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to observe the 2005 parliamentary elections in Ethiopia. The May 15 elections were for 524 of the country's 547 constituency-based seats in the national parliament. The remaining 23 seats in the Somali region were elected separately in votes held on August 21.  


Sept. 15, 2005
Fight Against Trachoma: President Carter, Ethiopia Ministry of Health Issue Urgent Call to Action
A remote Ethiopian village had cause for celebration today, as Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, senior officials from The Carter Center, and Ethiopia Minister of Health Dr. Kebede Tadesse made a historic visit to commend the efforts of the Amhara Region to prevent trachoma, a painful and debilitating disease that causes blindness.  


Sept 15, 2005
Carter Center Staff Respond to Hurricane Katrina Appeal With Clothing-Filled Truck
More than 50 large boxes filled with T-shirts, socks, underwear, and sleepwear collected by employees of The Carter Center were shipped September 15 to medical centers throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast to aid men, women, and children hospitalized by Hurricane Katrina.  


Sept. 14, 2005
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Dedicate American Chestnut Tree Demonstration Site
The Carter Center is the home of an American chestnut tree demonstration site to be dedicated by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on Sept. 21. The demonstration site donated by the American Chestnut Foundation features a backcross breeding program for strengthening the American chestnut against disease. The Foundation includes Carter Center co-founder Jimmy Carter and Center agriculture expert Dr. Norman Borlaug as honorary board members.  


Sept 12, 2005
Mental Health Agency Deploys Carter Center Program Director, Team for Hurricane Katrina Assistance
Carter Center Mental Health Program Director Thom Bornemann has joined a special disaster assistance team organized by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and deployed September 12 to Houston to provide urgently needed support.  


Sept 12, 2005
Mental Health and Katrina: Center Expert Featured on Infinite Mind, Deployed to Assist Evacuees
Carter Center Mental Health Program Director Dr. Thom Bornemann joins "The Infinite Mind" radio program this week to discuss the traumatic after-effects of Hurricane Katrina.  


Sept. 9, 2005
Statement of The NDI/Carter Center Pre-Election Delegation to Liberia's 2005 Elections
This statement is offered by an international pre-election delegation to Liberia, organized jointly by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center. From September 1 through 9, 2005, the delegation assessed the political environment in Liberia in advance of the October 11 presidential and legislative elections. The delegation met with a broad spectrum of Liberian political and civic leaders, government officials, electoral authorities and representatives of the international community in Monrovia. In addition, the delegation traveled outside Monrovia to Bomi, Bong and Grand Bassa Counties, and was informed by in-country staff members and long-term observers who have visited all 15 counties in recent months.  


Sept. 7, 2005
President Carter Visits Africa, Urges Leaders to Intensify Global Health Promotion
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will call international attention to global health needs among impoverished communities in Mali, Nigeria, and Ethiopia when he leads a delegation including his wife, Rosalynn, senior level Carter Center officials including Board of Trustee Chairman John Moores and Executive Director Dr. John Hardman, and Emory University President Dr. James Wagner to Africa on Sept. 9-15.


Sept. 1, 2005
Carter Center Extends Condolences to Hurricane Katrina Victims
President and Mrs. Carter and the staff of The Carter Center extend condolences and deepest sympathies to the victims and their families of Hurricane Katrina.  


Aug. 15, 2005
Liberia Elections: President Carter Calls for Clean Campaign
The Carter Center's Liberia Election Observation Project called for fair and honest campaigning for the Oct. 11, 2005, Liberian presidential and legislative elections, as the official campaign period begins today.  


Aug. 9, 2005
Conversations at The Carter Center 2005-2006: The New Season
An informative and innovative series of evening discussions, open to the public and to the media, is coming up at The Carter Center. (Note: Tickets for "The Carters Speak Out" are sold out.)  


Aug. 1, 2005
Statement by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Death of Dr. John Garang
My colleagues and I at The Carter Center are deeply saddened by the death of Vice President Dr. John Garang, chairman of the Sudanese People's Liberation Movement. John Garang was for millions in Africa and across the world a symbol of the struggle for peace and dignity, and his passing will be greatly mourned.  


July 25, 2005
Carter Center Observers Arrive in Liberia in Advance of October Elections
The Carter Center opened an office today on Mechlin Street in Monrovia to support its ongoing Liberia Election Observation Project, including the deployment of a team of long-term observers throughout the country to monitor electoral conditions in the run-up to the Oct. 11, 2005, presidential and legislative elections.   


July 15, 2005
Carter Center Awards 2005-2006 Mental Health Fellowships
The Carter Center Mental Health Program has named 10 recipients of its ninth annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including two from New Zealand and two from South Africa. Each domestic fellow will receive $10,000 to study and report on a particular issue within the mental health field for one year. International fellows will receive a comparable stipend.  


June 9, 2005
Carter Center Postelection Statement on the Ethiopia Elections, June 9, 2005
The Carter Center joins other members of the international community and Ethiopian citizens in expressing its deep alarm and sorrow at the violence, injuries, deaths, and violations of human rights that have occurred since 6 June in Addis Ababa and elsewhere in Ethiopia in the aftermath of the 15 May national elections.  


June 7, 2005
Promoting Human Rights and Human Security: Recommendations from The Carter Center and Human Rights First
The Carter Center and Human Rights First hosted the second conference in a series titled "Human Rights Defenders on the Frontlines of Freedom: Advancing Security and the Rule of Law," with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour as co-chairs, U.N. Special Representative for Human Rights Defenders Hina Jilani, human rights defenders from 14 nations, and representatives from major U.S. human rights organizations.


June 3, 2005
Postelection Statement on Ethiopia Elections, June 3, 2005
The Carter Center's May 16 postelection statement, based on observations of the polling process in Addis Ababa and selected locations in eight regions, expressed some concerns and noted that for the first time in history the majority of Ethiopian voters were presented with choices when they went to the polls.  


June 1, 2005
World Bank, Carter Center Collaboration Yields Economic Development, Political Dialogue
Scarcely a day's headlines go by without new evidence of the intimate link between peace and prosperity, conflict and catastrophe. Resurrecting societies, restoring security, and fostering country-led development in nations emerging from chaos and conflict are daunting challenges that can only be overcome through the collaborative efforts of many parties. Two such parties, the Bank Group and The Carter Center, increasingly bring their complementary strengths to bear in the same arenas and toward the same goals.  


May 31, 2005
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Discuss Peace, Health on PBS Program
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are the featured guests on a special edition of Scully: The World Show, hosted by Robert Scully, which will air through June on PBS stations across the United States.  


May 31, 2005
Carter Center Appoints Atlanta Leaders to Board of Councilors
The Carter Center recently appointed 17 new members to its Board of Councilors, bringing its membership to 204. The Board of Councilors is a leadership advisory group that promotes understanding of The Carter Center and its activities among opinion leaders and the broader community. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter and staff give updates on Center activities to board members throughout the year.  


May 26, 2005
Participant Bios for Human Rights Defenders Conference
Biographies of the participants of the 2005 conference, Human Rights Defenders on the Frontlines of Freedom: Advancing Security and the Rule of Law  


May 26, 2005
Agenda of the 2005 Human Rights Defenders Conference
Human Rights Defenders on the Frontlines of Freedom: Advancing Security and the Rule of Law. All events are open to the media and are located in The Carter Center Chapel unless otherwise indicated.  


May 25, 2005
Human Rights Activists Conference to Focus on Rule of Law in War on Terrorism
Human rights activists are often the first to sound the alarm bell on crises that escalate into conflict and even genocide, and they increasingly find themselves under attack from extremists and silenced by repressive regimes whose actions are overlooked because of their cooperation in the war on terrorism.  


May 19, 2005
Ethiopia Elections: Jimmy Carter Trip Report, Postelection Statement
The Carter Center thanks the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia for its invitation to observe the May 15, 2005, national elections and all those who welcomed us and took the time to contribute to our understanding of Ethiopian politics and the electoral process.  


May 16, 2005
Ethiopia Elections: Dispatch from Addis Ababa
In this dispatch from Ethiopia, Kay Torrance - the Carter Center's assistant director of public information and a member of the Center's international delegation - writes from the capital city of Addis Ababa. The country's multiparty elections - only the third in its 3,000-year old history - were held May 15, 2005.  


May 10, 2005
Georgia Mental Health Forum: Move to Managed Care for Medicaid to be Examined
Soon, Georgians will receive Medicaid services through managed care programs, and Atlantans will be among the first in the state to experience these changes. Georgia will join many other states in their efforts to cut costs, but the Carter Center Mental Health Program asks at what cost to the quality of mental health care. On Thursday, May 19, the 2005 Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum (click here for agenda) will bring together experts and policy-makers to discuss ways of safeguarding care for those with mental illnesses.  


2 May 2005
Miami Herald Op-Ed: Friends of Democratic Charter Urge Early Intervention, Disclosure of Violations
This op-ed was published in the May 2, 2005, edition of The Miami Herald. More than a dozen presidents in the hemisphere in the past 20 years have failed to complete their term. While some have been removed under allegations of corruption or other wrongdoing, others have been forced to resign in the face of social turmoil and a constituency impatient with the rules of democracy and unmet demands.  


April 29, 2005
World Press Day Event: Discussion on Investigative Journalism and Awards Ceremony
Is investigative journalism thriving in Jamaica? How can Jamaican journalists defend and promote freedom of expression? These questions and other issues related to the Access to Information Act and the new draft Code of Conduct for Journalists will be addressed in a panel discussion Tuesday, May 3, at the Knutsford Court Hotel 5:30-8:30 p.m.  


April 28, 2005
Rosalynn Carter Discusses Carter Center, White House Years In PBS Interview
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will be the featured guest on Scully: The World Show, hosted by Robert Scully, airing on PBS affiliates nationwide during May (air date/time varies, check local listings).  


April 21, 2005
Ecuadorian Crisis: A Statement by The Carter Center (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center views with concern the political crisis of the past four months, culminating in the removal of the Ecuadorian president yesterday. The Center urges calm to allow the restoration of a normal constitutional situation, including re-establishing the Supreme Court.


April 18, 2005
Carter Center to Observe 2005 Ethiopian Elections
The Carter Center, invited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and welcomed by the National Election Board, will observe Ethiopia's national elections May 15th. The 50-member delegation will be led by: former U.S. President Jimmy Carter; his wife, Rosalynn; former Botswana President Sir Ketumile Joni Masire; former Tanzania Prime Minister Judge Joseph Warioba; and Carter Center Executive Director John Hardman.  


April 5, 2005
Guinea Worm Eradication Program Gets $25 Million Challenge Grant From Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has pledged US$25 million to the Carter Center's fight to eradicate the remaining cases of Guinea worm disease worldwide. The grant includes an initial $5 million contribution and challenges other donors to provide an additional $20 million, of which of the Gates Foundation will match one-to-one. Already, the Canadian International Development Agency and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation have responded to the challenge by pledging $5 million and $1 million, respectively, joining with the Center and the Gates Foundation to help make Guinea worm the first parasitic disease to be eradicated. 


April 2, 2005
Death of Pope John Paul II: A Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Rosalynn and I are saddened by the passing of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II. A man shaped by his own experience under Nazi occupation during World War II, he dedicated his life and vocation as instruments of peace throughout the world. His was a constant voice for justice, nonviolence, and reconciliation for both individuals and nations.  


March 28, 2005
The Carter Center Appoints River Blindness Program Director
Frank O. Richards, Jr., M.D., has returned to The Carter Center after retiring from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in March 2005. He returns as technical director for the River Blindness Program, Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Program, and Schistosomiasis Control Program. Dr. Richards was seconded from CDC to the Center in 1996 with the launching of the River Blindness Program (onchocerciasis) and served as its technical director until 2002.  


March 22, 2005
The Carter Center Board of Trustees Elects John Moores as Next Chairman of the Board
As part of a planned transition for the governance of The Carter Center, President and Mrs. Carter announced at a regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting yesterday that they would relinquish their titles as chair and vice-chair of the Board of Trustees. The trustees accepted their decision and elected John Moores, a trustee of the Center and San Diego businessman, owner of The San Diego Padres and recent chairman of the California Board of Regents, as chairman of the Board.  


March 11, 2005
The Vulnerabilities of Democracy
Thank you for inviting me to speak at this important seminar on a theme that is central to the health of democracy in our hemisphere. I will discuss the theme of the Democratic Charter and offer some suggestions at the end of my commentary, but first I will identify four sources of democratic vulnerability and four responses from governments in the hemisphere.  


March 8, 2005
A Statement In Support of Bolivian Democracy From Jimmy Carter
I have watched with concern the increasing tension in Bolivia culminating two days ago in the resignation letter of President Mesa. Over the past 17 months, Bolivia has faced difficult choices on a variety of issues, and these will not be solved simply with a change in the government.  


March 2, 2005
Equitable Globalization?
The theme of this year's symposium is the Global Economy: Economic Freedom or Corporate Colonialism. As we all know, there is an ongoing process in our world today called globalization, and there is a great debate about its merits and demerits. Some believe the process to be inherently evil where rich oligarchs exploit the world's poor. Others see market-led globalization as a threat to American jobs. Globalization means much more than economies being increasingly integrated in terms of goods and services and financial flows. It is also a cross-fertilization of ideas, norms, values, information, and societies. The challenge, therefore, is not whether to globalize or not--we have little choice--but rather how to apply universally shared norms and values that will allow us to manage this inevitable process in a way that is equitable and respectful of human rights, human needs and our environment. Yet while the economy is increasingly global, social and political institutions remain largely local, national, or regional. None of the existing global institutions provides adequate democratic oversight of global markets or global inequities. Human rights, human needs, and the environment are, therefore, inadequately monitored and protected.  


March 1, 2005
Juvenile Death Penalty: Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Roper vs. Simmons
Rosalynn and I are pleased to see that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled today that executing juvenile offenders is cruel and unusual punishment. With this ruling, the United States acknowledges the national trend against juvenile capital punishment and joins the community of nations, which uniformly renounces this practice.  


Feb. 26, 2005
Venezuela: Carter Center Statement on Completion of Caracas Visit by Jennifer McCoy (English and Spanish)
After two and a half years of continuous activities in Venezuela, today The Carter Center ends an extensive cycle of work in the country. This cycle, beginning in July 2002 with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's visit to support the process of national dialogue, continued until August 2004, the date of the presidential recall referendum, and drew to a close in recent months with the monitoring of the post electoral environment.  


Feb. 23, 2005
Live Conversations Webcast to Examine 'The State of World Conflict'
International experts will discuss the state of world conflict in a live webcast on  www.cartercenter.org as part of the Conversations at The Carter Center series on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  


Feb. 13, 2005
'Winter Weekend' Auction Raises $875,036 for Center's Peace, Health Initiatives
The Carter Center's 13th annual "Winter Weekend" live and silent auctions held Feb.12 in Snowbird, Utah, raised $875,036 to help support the Center's work to advance peace and health worldwide. 


Feb. 4, 2005
Statement From Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Flooding in Guyana
Americans showed unprecedented compassion and generosity in response to the Asian tsunami disaster. Once again tragedy has struck, this time in Guyana, a small country on the northern coast of South America, where The Carter Center has supported political, social, and economic development since 1991.  


Jan. 26, 2005
Postelection Statement on Mozambique Elections, Jan. 26, 2005 (English and Portuguese)
The Carter Center recognizes the overall results and congratulates the elected Frelimo President Armando Emílio Guebuza. However, the Center concludes the National Elections Commission (CNE) has not administered a fair and transparent election in all parts of Mozambique. Political parties must also be held accountable since it is their representatives in the CNE and the Technical Secretariat for Election Administration (STAE) who are responsible for the overall success or failure of the elections. The Center has attempted to observe and assess as much of the verification process as possible but has been hindered by a lack of cooperation by the CNE.  


Jan. 25, 2005
Jimmy Carter Calls on Western Hemisphere to Strengthen OAS Democratic Charter
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter called on countries in the Western Hemisphere to strengthen the OAS Inter-American Democratic Charter today in a keynote speech of the inaugural Lecture Series of the Americas at the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C.  


Jan. 18, 2005
'Today' Show Features President Carter's Workshop, Creations for Winter Weekend Auction
President Carter opens up his workshop here for an exclusive, up-close look at how he creates his historic paintings, woodwork, and wine - some of which are auctioned to raise funds for the Carter Center's global humanitarian efforts.


Jan. 10, 2005
Palestinian Presidential Election: Preliminary Statement of the NDI and Carter Center International Election Observer Delegation
Palestinian Presidential Election: Preliminary Statement of the NDI and Carter Center International Election Observer Delegation, including links to all statements related to the Jan. 9, 2005, election to-date.  


Jan. 9, 2005
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Signing of Sudan Peace Accord
It is with great joy that I congratulate the government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army on their peace accord signed today. The road to this agreement has been long and hard, but finally the people of Sudan have a chance to realize their great potential for a future of peace.  


Jan. 9, 2005
Peace in Sudan: Center Continues Decades-Long Commitment to Alleviate Suffering
The historic peace accord signed here today by the government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army not only brings an end to Africa's longest running civil war, but also paves the way for final global eradication of Guinea worm disease.  


Jan. 7, 2005
Arrival Statement of the NDI and Carter Center Delegation to the 2005 Presidential Election of the Palestinian Authority
This Sunday, Jan. 9, the world will be watching as Palestinians choose their president. The success of this election, the recent local elections, as well as future votes at the local and parliamentary level, can lay the foundation for a Palestinian government that is open, accountable, and representative.  


Jan. 4, 2005
Statement of Condolence to Tsunami Victims and Their Families
President and Mrs. Carter and the staff of The Carter Center extend condolences and deepest sympathies to the victims and their families of the earthquake and tsunami in the Indian Ocean.  


Dec. 30, 2004
NDI Delegation to Observe Jan. 9 Election for President of Palestinian Authority
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) today announced its delegation that will observe the Jan. 9 election for president of the Palestinian Authority. The 80-member multinational delegation, organized in partnership with The Carter Center, will be co-led by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt, and former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman. The delegation will include elected officials, electoral and human rights experts, regional specialists, and political and civic leaders from 15 countries in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. NDI and The Carter Center had organized a delegation co-led by President Carter for the 1996 elections for the Palestinian Legislative Council and president of the Palestinian Authority.  


Dec. 23, 2004
Carter Center to Observe the 2005 Palestinian Presidential Election
On Jan. 9 Palestinians will go to the polls to elect a new leader in an election that many in the international community hope will create new opportunities for peace in the Middle East. The election will designate the president of the Palestine Authority, which governs the bulk of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, after longtime leader Yasir Arafat's death in November. The Carter Center is partnering with the National Democratic Institute on a delegation to observe the election; both organizations observed the 1996 election of Arafat. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will co-lead the delegation.  


Dec. 22, 2004
Mission Finds Consensus and Optimisim Surrounding Palestinian Presidential Election, Recommends Immediate Action on Several Key Issues
A pre-election assessment team organized by the National Democratic Institute, in partnership with The Carter Center, has found a remarkable degree of consensus among Palestinian political leaders, civil society activists and political observers surrounding the 9 January 2005 election to choose the next president of the Palestinian Authority, succeeding President Yasser Arafat.  


Dec. 22, 2004
Statement of the National Democratic Institute Pre-Election Assessment Mission to the 2005 Palestinian Presidential Elections
This statement has been prepared by a pre-election assessment team organized by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in partnership with The Carter Center. The delegation examined technical preparations and the political environment leading up to the presidential election in the West Bank and Gaza, currently scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005.  


Dec. 22, 2004
Schistosomiasis: New York Times Feature Examines Vicious Cycle of Disease
The pond was about the size of a school swimming pool, except it was surrounded by dry mud pocked with hundreds of hoofprints. A herd of goats was at one edge, drinking and defecating in the same spot. The sun was going down behind a thorn tree, backlighting 50 naked boys splashing one another in the warm dusk.  


Dec. 21, 2004
Postelection Statement on Mozambique Elections, Dec. 21, 2004 (English and Portuguese)
Continuing its observation of the Dec. 1-2 presidential and legislative elections, The Carter Center has monitored the tabulation of results in provincial capitals and the reclassification of invalid votes at the National Elections Commission (CNE) in Maputo. The Center has followed several issues since the election days that were of concern, including the arrest of Renamo representatives in the Manica, Niassa, and Nampula provinces, delayed poll openings in rural areas of Zambezia, and low voter turnout. The Center will maintain its presence in Mozambique until the conclusion of the elections and then will publish a comprehensive report.  


Dec. 17, 2004
Coca-Cola Executive is Appointed to The Carter Center's Board of Councilors
Ingrid Saunders Jones, a senior vice president of The Coca-Cola Company, has been appointed vice chair of the Carter Center's Board of Councilors. The board is comprised of 202 members who serve as a leadership advisory group that promotes understanding among opinion leaders and the broader community of The Carter Center and its activities.  


Dec. 4, 2004
Postelection Statement on Mozambique Elections, Dec. 4, 2004 (English and Portuguese)
The Carter Center was invited by the National Election Commission (CNE) and welcomed by all major political parties to observe the Dec. 1 – 2 elections. The Center observed the 1999 and 2003 elections, and has been engaged in initiatives in Mozambique, including support for the Agenda 2025 national consensus-building initiative and agriculture production technologies through SG2000.  


Dec. 1, 2004
Mozambique Elections: Center Observers Continue Monitoring Process
Late into the night on Dec. 1, Carter Center observers were phoning in their observations from provinces outside of Maputo, as Mozambicans prepared for a second day of voting. The polls will close at 6 p.m., and ballot counting is expected to continue through Dec. 3.  


Nov. 15, 2004
Lions International Donates $2 Million to River Blindness Eradication in the Americas (English and Spanish)
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced today a $2 million gift from the Lions Clubs International Foundation to accelerate the Carter Center's efforts to eliminate river blindness (onchocerciasis) in the Americas. The contribution will be matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as part of a challenge grant to help The Carter Center secure a total of $15 million to halt transmission of the disease throughout the region.  


15 Nov 2004
Carter Center to Observe 2004 Mozambican Presidential Elections (English and Portuguese)
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, his wife, Rosalynn, and former Benin President Nicéphore Soglo will lead a 60-member international delegation to observe Mozambique's presidential and legislative elections. The Carter Center, which observed the 1999 national elections and the 2003 municipal elections, was invited by the National Election Commission and welcomed by all major political parties to observe the Dec. 1 - 2 elections.  


Nov. 11, 2004
Statement by Jimmy Carter on the Death of Yasser Arafat Yasser Arafat's death marks the end of an era and will no doubt be painfully felt by Palestinians throughout the Middle East and elsewhere in the world.  


Nov. 4, 2004
Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy: Transforming Mental Health for Children and Families is 2004 Focus
Millions of American adults who have mental illnesses are leading lives of quiet desperation. For many, their conditions began when they were children, but there was no help for them then. It doesn't have to be that way today.  


Oct. 26, 2004
Carter Center Hosts Chinese Election Officials to Observe U.S. Election Day
The Carter Center will host 35 Chinese electoral officials Nov. 2 around Atlanta and Chattanooga to observe U.S. Election Day. The delegation will arrive in Atlanta Oct. 30, and before Election Day, they will hear from Georgia election and elected officials on campaigning, encouraging the electorate to vote, and on the election process.  


Oct. 15, 2004
Carter Center Declines to Observe Venezuelan Regional Elections Oct. 31 (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center thanks the Venezuelan National Electoral Council for its invitation received Oct. 8 to observe the election of governors and mayors, but the Center, unfortunately, has had to decline the invitation.  


Oct. 13, 2004
President Carter to View Hurricane Damage in Grenada
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will visit Grenada Oct. 14-15 to help focus international attention on the catastrophic needs of the island ravaged by Hurricane Ivan last month.  


Oct. 8, 2004
Congratulatory Statement on Nobel Peace Prize 2004 from Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter
Rosalynn and I are pleased to congratulate Wangari Maathai, winner of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize.  


Oct. 7, 2004
Candlelight Ceremony to Mark World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day, sponsored by the World Federation for Mental Health, will be observed Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, with former First Lady Rosalynn Carter as honorary chair.  


Sept. 30, 2004
Center Issues Executive Summary of Comprehensive Report, 2004 Venezuela Elections (English and Spanish)
This is the executive summary of the comprehensive report of the Carter Center's observation of the signature collection, verification, reparos, and the recall referendum in Venezuela. As the formal appeals and dispute adjudication process is still ongoing, we will issue an addendum to this report if needed at the conclusion of these formal appeals. (English and Spanish, PDF)  


Sept. 28, 2004
Event to Highlight Jamaica's International Right to Know Day
In recognition of International Right to Know Day, the public is invited Tuesday to hear an update on the implementation of Jamaica's Access to Information Act at the Courtleigh Hotel, Knutsford Boulevard, at 10 a.m. Minister of Information the Hon. Senator Burchell Whiteman, the Carter Center's Laura Neuman, Neville James of the Media Association of Jamaica, and Dr. Carolyn Gomes, executive director of Jamaicans for Justice, will speak at the event.  


Sept. 22, 2004
C-SPAN, Georgia Public Broadcasting to Air Conversations
Upcoming air dates for interview with President Carter, Conversations at The Carter Center.  


Sept. 22, 2004
Postelection Statement on Indonesia Election, Sept. 22, 2004
The second round of Indonesia's historic first direct presidential election has taken place successfully, in a general atmosphere of calm, order, and open participation. The Carter Center congratulates the people and leaders of Indonesia for the successful conduct of the presidential election and for the peaceful atmosphere that has prevailed throughout Indonesia's three rounds of elections in 2004. This represents a major step in the country's ongoing democratic transition.  


Sept. 21, 2004
Live Webcast with President and Mrs. Carter Set for Sept. 21
A live webcast with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will kick off the 2004-2005 season of the international issues discussion series Conversations at The Carter Center, Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The webcast is free to the public on the Carter Center Web site:  www.cartercenter.org . 


Sept. 20, 2004
Mental Health Journalism Fellows Break Down Walls of Discrimination, Stereotypes
Although it impacts almost every family in the world, mental illness remains one of the least discussed--and most misunderstood--medical conditions.  


Sept. 15, 2004
Carter Center to Observe Indonesia Presidential Runoff
The Carter Center will deploy 57 observers this week in preparation to observe the Indonesian presidential runoff Sept. 20. The Center, which observed the 1999 and the 2004 presidential elections, was invited by the General Election Commission and welcomed by all major political parties to observe the runoff.  


Sept. 15, 2004
Larry King Live to Feature Carters, Address Mental Health Issues
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter are the scheduled guests on CNN's Larry King Live, Monday, Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. EDT.  


Sept. 10, 2004
Rosalynn Carter to Open World Conference on Mental Health
Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter will open the third world conference on the Promotion of Mental Health and the Prevention of Mental and Behavioural Disorders being held Sept. 14-17, 2004, at the Hyatt Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand. Mrs. Carter, honorary chair of the conference, has worked for more than 30 years to help people with mental illnesses and their families.  


Sept. 5, 2004
The Carter Center Statement About Statistical Assessment of the Venezuela Referendum Results (English and Spanish)
Upon receiving complains from the opposition Coordinadora Democrática about suspected irregularities in the voting results recorded in the machine, specifically, a pattern of tied results among two or three machines in the same voting tables, The Carter Center consulted with several statisticians.  


Aug. 21, 2004
Last Phase of the Venezuelan Recall Referendum: Carter Center Report (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center has maintained an office and a director in Venezuela since September 2002, at the invitation of the Government of Venezuela and the opposition Coordinadora Democratica. The Center was invited by the National Electoral Council (CNE) to observe the recall referendum process beginning November 2003. The Center has organized five international observer delegations between November 2003 and August 2004, and maintained a longer-term team to observe the four month verification process from January-April 2004.  


Aug. 14, 2004
Venezuela Recall Referendum: Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (English and Spanish)
I am delighted to be back in Caracas, with my good friends Cesar Gaviria, Raul Alfonsín, Belisario Betancur and Rodrigo Carazo to observe the recall referendum tomorrow.


Aug. 13, 2004
Statement by President Carter Upon his Departure from Guyana
I would like to thank once again President Jagdeo and Chairman Corbin for inviting me to visit Guyana. I have had an opportunity to meet with a wide range of organizations and individuals, who all have given generously of their time and have shared their opinions and suggestions.  


Aug. 11, 2004
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Upon His Arrival in Guyana
I want to thank President Jagdeo for his invitation and look forward to meeting with him, Robert Corbin, and members of Guyanese civil society.  


Aug. 10, 2004
Carter Center Delegates Arrive in Venezuela Aug. 11 to Observe Presidential Recall Referendum (English and Spanish)
Invited by the National Election Council (CNE) to observe the presidential recall referendum on Aug. 15, the Carter Center delegation of experienced observers from 14 countries arrives Wednesday to complement the core team already in Caracas.  


Aug. 6, 2004
The New Season: Conversations at The Carter Center
The Carter Center announces an informative and innovative series of evening discussions, open to the public and to the media. This season's schedule is designed to increase awareness of national and global issues. A distinguished panel consisting of Carter Center experts and special guests make presentations followed by question-and-answer periods with the audience.  


Aug. 2, 2004
Postelection Statement on Indonesia Elections, Aug. 2, 2004
In support of Indonesia's ongoing democratization and political reform, The Carter Center is continuing to monitor this election, as Indonesian voters for the first time directly choose their president. The Carter Center was invited by the election commission (KPU) and welcomed by all major political parties.  


July 26, 2004
Pre-Election Statement on Mozambique Elections, July 26, 2004 (English and Portuguese)
In response to an invitation issued by the National Elections Commission (CNE), The Carter Center observed the voter registration update in Mozambique from June 28 to July 15. With observers from five countries-Belgium, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Guinea-Conakry, and the United States-The Carter Center visited 151 registration brigades in nine provinces.  


July 15, 2004
Statement of Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Impending Referendum in Bolivia (English and Spanish)
I urge Bolivians to maintain a calm and peaceful atmosphere as they go to vote on the issues surrounding the hydrocarbons law and management of the gas sector this weekend.  


July 9, 2004
The Carter Center Awards 2004-2005 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
The Carter Center's Mental Health Program has named 10 recipients of its eighth annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including two from New Zealand and the first two from South Africa.  


July 8, 2004
Corporate Volunteers to Help Assemble 30,000 Medical Kits for Sudan, Ghana, and Nigeria (Press Release)
More than 300 corporate volunteers and members of the diplomatic community in Atlanta will join Carter Center staff July 13-30 to assemble 30,000 medical kits to use in the effort to eradicate the last 1 percent of Guinea worm disease left in the world.  


July 7, 2004
Postelection Statement on Indonesia Elections, July 7, 2004 (English and Bahasa)
In support of Indonesia's ongoing democratization and political reform, The Carter Center is pleased to observe this historic election, as Indonesian voters for the first time directly choose their president. The Carter Center, which observed the 1999 national elections, was invited by the election commission (KPU) and welcomed by all major political parties.  


July 3, 2004
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on his Upcoming Visit to Guyana I have accepted an invitation from President Jagdeo to visit Guyana. The Carter Center has been involved in Guyana for more than a decade.  


June 25, 2004
Pre-Election Statement on Indonesia Elections, June 25, 2004
In support of Indonesia's ongoing process of democratization and political reform, The Carter Center is pleased to witness the historic 2004 election, when Indonesian voters for the first time will directly choose their president.  


June 24, 2004
Prepared Testimony for the Hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Narcotics on The State of Democracy in Venezuela, June 24, 2004, 2 p.m. (PDF)


June 24, 2004
Testimonio preparado para la Audiencia de la Subcomision del Senado sobre el Hemisferio Occidental, Cuerpos de Paz y Narcoticos sobre (Espanol, PDF)
"El proceso de referéndum revocatorio venezolano" Dra. Jennifer McCoy, Directora, Programa de las Américas, El Centro Carter; Profesora de Ciencias Políticas, Georgia State University.  


June 21, 2004
Carter Center to Observe Indonesia Elections
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, his wife, Rosalynn, and former Thailand Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai will lead a 60-member international delegation to observe Indonesia's presidential elections.  


June 19, 2004
Carter Center Hosts Meeting on Venezuela Constitutional Process
Representing the Carter Center, President Jimmy Carter hosted a meeting on June 18, 2004, between Venezuelan President Hugo Cháves Frías and Venezuelan entrepreneur Gustavo Cisneros.  


June 14, 2004
Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Effort to Reclassify Nuclear Waste
As governor of Georgia I fought unsafe burial of nuclear waste from the Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken, South Carolina. SRS reprocessed spent nuclear fuel to produce plutonium for nuclear weapons during the Cold War, leaving behind by-products of liquid and slurry high-level nuclear waste. Today, 37 million gallons of high-level radioactive waste containing millions of curies of lethal radioactivity remain in 51 aging tanks at SRS, still awaiting a permanent solution. The tanks are located in the water table, near the Savannah River, and amid the Tuscaloosa Aquifer, which Georgia and other states depend on for drinking water.  


June 11, 2004
Niger Latrine Program Aids Trachoma Prevention
An assessment of the Carter Center's latrine project in Niger, undertaken to reduce incidence of trachoma, has shown encouraging results. After one year, household latrines are widely accepted, used and maintained.  


June 7, 2004
Statement from President Carter on the Death of President Reagan Rosalynn and I join millions of people around the world who mourn the loss of President Reagan.  


June 4, 2004
OAS/Carter Center Statement on Reparos Results in Venezuela
Today the joint mission of the Organization of American States and The Carter Center has become aware of the official announcement of the preliminary results from the reparos process, which concludes an important phase in the convocation of recall referenda. The joint mission wishes to again congratulate the electoral authorities, the government of President Hugo Chávez Frías, the actors involved in the convocation of recall referenda, and all citizens for the reaffirmation of their commitment to the defense and strengthening of the democratic system, as well as to the maintenance of peace and tranquility.  


June 4, 2004
Volunteer Attorneys Panel Launched in Jamaica for Freedom of Information Cases
The Carter Center, in collaboration with the Jamaican Bar Association and the Independent Jamaica Council for Human Rights, launched the Volunteer Attorneys Panel to provide free legal representation to those denied their right to government information. The launch, as part of a Continuing Legal Education series held May 29, 2004, focused on the new Jamaican Access to Information Act and enforcement of similar laws in other countries.   


May 27,  2004
Sudan Peace Protocols: A Statement by President Jimmy Carter
I am pleased that the Sudan peace talks made important progress yesterday with the signings of additional significant agreements in Navaisha, Kenya. All concerned should be congratulated for their dedication to working through the difficult details of these protocols. The world looks forward to a final, comprehensive accord. This will mark the true beginning of the hard work of implementing the agreements and building peace throughout Sudan. 


May 26, 2004
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Talks in the Tomato Industry I have followed with concern for a number of years the appalling working conditions in the Florida-based tomato industry. While production costs in the industry have increased over the last 25 years, wages have been effectively stagnant, as giant cooperative buying mechanisms hold prices down.  


May 24, 2004
Venezuelan Reparos: A Statement from the Organization of American States and The Carter Center on the First Phase
In the framework of the invitation from the National Electoral Council (CNE) and the Venezuelan government, the Organization of the American States and The Carter Center have observed the first phase of the reparos, or signature repair, process for the recall referenda on representatives of the National Assembly.  


May 21, 2004
Carter Center Completes Guyana Project
The Carter Center will be closing its project office in Guyana at the end of May 2004, having completed its most recent project in the country. Since 2000, the Center has been implementing the More Responsive and Participatory Governance and Rule of Law in Guyana project financed by the United States Agency for International Development, in partnership with the National Democratic Institute and the International Foundation for Election Systems. As part of this project, the Center has worked to improve the influence of civil society on public policy and to strengthen the administration of justice in Guyana.  


May 20, 2004
Carter Center Appoints Atlanta Leaders to Board of Councilors The Carter Center, a not-for-profit organization working to promote health and peace worldwide, recently appointed 20 new members to its Board of Councilors, bringing its membership to 202.  


May 19, 2004
Merck Donation Accelerates River Blindness Elimination in the Americas
Merck & Co., Inc., has donated $1 million to the Carter Center's effort to eliminate river blindness disease in the Americas in this decade.  


May 17, 2004
Press Release of the National Electoral Council and the Joint Mission of the OAS and The Carter Center (English and Spanish)
In recent days, at the request of representatives of the election observation mission of the Organization of American States and The Carter Center, informal communication with the authorities of the National Electoral Council (CNE) has been maintained, in which they have lessened friction caused by recent public statements.  


May 17, 2004
Carter Center Hosts Access to Information Seminars in May
The Carter Center is hosting three seminars in late May on access to information issues, including how to use the Access to Information Act, how to appeal denials, and the interlocking triangle: access to information, officials secrets act and public interest disclosure. The seminars underscore the importance of public discussion on existing and future legislation to increase accountability and transparency in Jamaica.  


May 13, 2004
The Organization of American States and The Carter Center Wish to Clarify the Scope and Sense of Their Last Statement (English and Spanish)
The joint mission of the Organization of American States and The Carter Center wish to clarify the scope and sense of its last statement, as well as to reiterate its respect and consideration for the electoral authority, which has generously permitted both organizations to work as international observers in the process of the referenda request.  


May 12, 2004
Carter Center, OAS to Observe Recall Reparo Period in Venezuela (English and Spanish)
The Organization of American States and The Carter Center will observe the two scheduled reparos (recall signatures corrections) processes in Venezuela, May 21-23 and May 28-30.  


May 12, 2004
Sudan Film, Discussion to Focus on Human Cost of War
Sudan again is in the news, on the brink of a historic peace between North and South, yet suffering through a new and terrible war in the West. What happens to the people driven from their homes by the fighting?  


May 11, 2004
Carter Center Statement on Paramilitary Forces in Venezuela
Today the national government, represented at the Enlace Mechanism (established by the May 29, 2003, accord) by deputies Nicolás Maduro and Desireé Santos Amaral, has informed the group's facilitators of the delicate situation regarding the detention of a group of foreign mercenaries. These mercenaries may be willing to initiate violent and criminal actions against military and political targets. The Carter Center vehemently condemns the presence of all types of irregular or paramilitary forces in Venezuela, as well as the use of force for political ends.  


May 5, 2004
Georgia Mental Health Forum Focuses on Making New Freedom Commission Goals Reality
On Wednesday, May 12, the 2004 Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum will bring together experts and policy-makers in an effort to implement recommendations from the final report of President Bush's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. Tens of thousands of Georgians have suffered a breakdown in availability and delivery of public mental health services as a result of massive budget cutbacks and repeated management reorganizations over the last several years. The presidential report finds that mental health systems are in a shambles and makes strong recommendations for rebuilding, but state and local agencies are left to implement them.   


May 3, 2004
Carter Center Opens Office in Jakarta in Preparation to Observe Indonesia's Presidential Elections
The Carter Center opened an office last week in Jakarta to begin a long-term observation of electoral conditions leading up to Indonesia's July 5 presidential elections. This observation will continue through to early October should a Sept. 20 runoff prove necessary.  


April 29, 2004
Statement by OAS and Carter Center Observation Mission to Venezuela
Yesterday the Democratic Coordinator publicly announced their intention to participate in the repair (reparos) process. The Organization of American States and the Carter Center mission recognizes the efforts made by the National Electoral Council, the Comando Ayacucho, and the Venezuelan opposition organizations to find through dialogue and consensus favorable conditions in which Venezuelans can exercise their rights in this important stage of the process. We believe that they have offered the necessary guarantees so that citizens can assert their will, either by reaffirming their signature or withdrawing it.  


April 15, 2004
Venezuela Recall Referendum Petition Process: A Statement from the OAS and The Carter Center (English and Spanish)
The OAS and The Carter Center have been participating in the meetings that the CNE has formally held about the mechanisms for the correction period, in order to listen to the proposals and concerns of the actors involved in the recall referendum process.  


March 9, 2004
Carter Center Holds Conference With Nongovernmental Organizations
The Carter Center and its partner groups will hold a conference this weekend on issues of interest to nongovernmental organizations in Guyana, including participation in public policy, collaboration with government and the private sector, networking among nongovernmental organizations, and the legal framework for such organizations.  


March 5, 2004
2004-2005 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism: Applications Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Mental Health Program of The Carter Center. Designed to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses, the fellowships begin in September 2004.  


March 2, 2004
Declaration on Venezuela by the OAS and The Carter Center (English/Spanish)
Today, the National Electoral Council made public the preliminary official results of the process of verification of signatures for the petition to recall the president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The presence of the Organization of American States and The Carter Center throughout all stages has been continuous, thorough, and comprehensive. During the petition drive some 50 international observers covered more than 50 percent of the signature collection centers in 20 states throughout the country, witnessing first hand the democratic and civic spirit demonstrated by all Venezuelans. In the ongoing process of verification of the signatures, the OAS has accompanied the CNE in each technical stage, working three shifts 24 hours per day, observing these activities in detail. The Carter Center carried out an analysis of the process based on a statistically representative sample to determine whether the verification criteria used by the CNE were applied correctly. We would like to extend our appreciation to the European Union and to the countries of the hemisphere that have supported our efforts with resources and public recognition of our work.  


Feb. 29, 2004
'Winter Weekend' Auction Raises More Than $800,000 to Support Carter Center The Carter Center's 12th annual


Feb. 24, 2004
Joint Statement on Venezuela Signature Verification Process: OAS, The Carter Center (English and Spanish)
The Organization of the American States and The Carter Center have been observing the process of collection, verification, and validation of signatures developed by the National Electoral Council to determine whether current requests for recall referenda will be adequate. This work has been at the invitation of the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the electoral authority and in the framework of the agreement of May 23, 2003, as a result of the Table of Negotiation and Agreements.  


Feb. 13, 2004
Joint Statement by The Carter Center and OAS on Venezuela (English and Spanish)
Since last November, the Mission of the Organization of the American States and The Carter Center has been observing the process of verification and validation of signatures that the National Electoral Council is implementing to determine the possibility of a recall referenda.  

Feb. 4, 2004
Carter Center, WHO, UNICEF Call for Urgency in Fight to Eradicate Guinea Worm Disease in West Africa
(A press release from The Carter Center, the World Health Organization, and UNICEF.) Today 650 kilometers north of Ghana's capital city, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and senior officials from The Carter Center, the World Health Organization, and UNICEF made a historic visit to the endemic Guinea worm village of Dashie to urge Ghana to finish the eradication of Guinea worm disease.   


Jan. 29, 2004
President Carter to Travel to Mali Feb. 5-7 to Meet with President Toure (English and French)
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will travel to Mali Feb. 5-7 on behalf of the Carter Center's Global Development Initiative. They will meet with President Amadou Toumani Touré to launch the Development and Cooperation Initiative, a multi-year effort to help reduce poverty in Mali.  


Jan. 28, 2004
"Winter Weekend" Auction Features President Carter Self-Portrait
President Carter has painted the first known self-portrait by any president, and it will be among many other exclusive items auctioned to benefit the not-for-profit Carter Center on Feb. 28 in Snowbird, Utah.  


Jan. 22, 2004
Carter Center, WHO, UNICEF Escalate Efforts Against Guinea Worm Disease in West Africa (English and French)
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and his wife, Rosalynn, will travel on behalf of The Carter Center to West Africa Feb. 2-6, 2004, to call international attention to the need to eliminate the last 1 percent of Guinea worm disease remaining in the world.  


Jan. 21, 2004
President Carter and The Carter Center Encourage Guatemala's New Leaders to Ensure Full Implementation of Human Rights Aspects of Peace Accords (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center joins the international community in congratulating President Oscar Berger and Guatemala's newly elected congressional deputies and local majors. After decades of devastating civil war and with little progress on implementing the 1996 Peace Accords, the new administration has an important opportunity to work with political leaders and civil society to make significant progress in fulfilling the longstanding aspirations of all Guatemalans.  


Jan. 20, 2004
Postelection Statement on Mozambique Elections, Jan. 20, 2004 (English and Portuguese)
The Carter Center welcomes the Jan.15, 2004, Constitutional Council of Mozambique announcement of final results for the Nov. 2003 municipal elections.  


Jan. 15, 2004
President Carter to Advance Venezuela Peace and Democracy Accord (English and Spanish)
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will travel to Caracas, Venezuela on behalf of The Carter Center Jan. 25-27 to advance the Peace and Democracy Accord. President Carter will meet with Venezuela President Hugo Chavez, the National Electoral Council, opposition leaders, the National Assembly, and the Supreme Court.  


Dec. 30, 2003
Postelection Statement on Guatemala Elections, Dec. 30, 2003
Carter Center representatives observed the second round of national elections in Guatemala on Dec. 28, 2003, in the departments of El Quiché, San Marcos, Totonicapán, Huehuetenango, and Suchitepéquez. The Center congratulates president-elect Oscar Berger and expresses the hope that his government will prioritize full implementation of the 1996 Peace Accords, particularly strengthening the rule of law within the framework of fundamental human rights.  


Dec. 19, 2003
Postelection Statement on Guatemala Elections, Dec. 19, 2003
This is the second statement of the Carter Center's electoral mission in Guatemala since the arrival of the observation team on Oct. 20, 2003.  


Dec. 19, 2003
Declaracion post electoral sobre las elecciones en Guatemala, diciembre de 19 del 2003
Este es el segundo informe difundido por la misión electoral del Centro Carter desde la llegada del equipo de observación el 20 de octubre de 2003.  


Dec. 19, 2003
Guatemala Polls: Carter Center Encourages Measures to Ensure Effective and Secure Access (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center called on electoral authorities in Guatemala to ensure voters who recently updated their registration will be able to cast their ballots and on the authorities and political parties to provide a secure and impartial environment for the second round of elections, according to the Center's second statement on the Guatemalan electoral process released today.   


Dec. 17,  2003
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Upon Arrival in Bolivia (English and Spanish)
I thank President Carlos Mesa, the Bolivian Congress, and the people of Bolivia for the opportunity to visit and hear your views. Bolivia now has a unique opportunity to reach a new consensus through informed debate on the rules of your democracy.  


Dec. 15, 2003
Not-For-Profit Organizations Debate Public Policy
Six Guyanese not-for-profit organizations from three regions will compete in the finals of a contest to present the best paper advocating a solution to a public policy issue. The contest is an activity funded under United States Agency for International Development's Democracy and Governance Program and implemented by The Carter Center in Guyana.  


Dec. 1, 2003
Statement on Venezuela: Joint Mission of the OAS and The Carter Center (English and Spanish)
Now that the signature collection process for the recall referenda has been concluded, the joint mission of the Organization of American States and The Carter Center wishes to express its gratitude for the warm welcome it has received and for the confidence placed in its observers by the Venezuelan people, and for the collaboration of the governmental and electoral authorities, the representatives of the various political and civil society organizations, and the members of the armed forces. Habiendo concluido hoy el proceso de recolección de firmas para la convocatoria a referendos revocatorios, la Misión Conjunta de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA) y el Centro Carter desea agradecer la acogida y la confianza brindada a sus observadores por la población venezolana, así como la colaboración prestada por las autoridades gubernamentales y electorales, los representantes de las diferentes organizaciones políticas y de la sociedad civil y los miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas.  


Nov. 26, 2003
The Geneva Initiative: A Path to Peace in the Middle East?
It started with a question posed to him from Alexis Keller, a Swiss professor, after Yossi Beilin had delivered a guest lecture to Keller's class in Geneva. What would have happened if you had more time during the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in 2001? Beilin, the former Israeli justice minister and a member of the Israeli negotiating team in 2000 and 2001, told Keller that he believed the Israeli delegation and his Palestinian counterparts would have reached a peace agreement if the negotiations had not been halted early. Together Beilin and Keller developed an exercise to test that theory. They recruited Yasser Abed Rabbo, at the time a member of the Palestinian Authority cabinet and another veteran of the 2000-2001 talks, to join the exercise. Each put together a small team of negotiators and together they began hammering out a model peace agreement.  


Nov. 24, 2003
OAS and Carter Center Statement on Venezuela Mission
In light of the invitation extended by the National Electoral Council (CNE) and the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Organization of American States and The Carter Center have had the privilege of observing the first phase of the signature collection process for the recall referenda.  


Nov. 21, 2003
Postelection Statement on Mozambique Elections, Nov. 21, 2003 (English and Portuguese)
Mozambique's second municipal elections were generally well conducted and peaceful. The National Election Commission (CNE), the Technical Secretariat for Electoral Administration (STAE), and local polling staff are to be congratulated for the conduct of all aspects of the polling process on election day. Party delegates from two or more candidates or party lists were present in most polling stations. The participation of candidates from nine smaller parties and six civic groups, in addition to those of the ruling Frelimo party and main opposition Renamo-Electoral Union coalition, speaks to the desire for spirited multiparty competition in Mozambique's 33 municipalities.  


Nov. 20, 2003
Gates Foundation Awards Carter Center $10 Million to Fight River Blindness in Americas (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center today announced it will escalate the fight to eliminate river blindness disease from the Americas in this decade with a $10 million challenge grant provided by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.  


Nov. 20, 2003
The Carter Center and the Crisis Management Initiative Will Not Assess Elections in Northern Cyprus but Emphasize Importance of an Election Free of Manipulation
The Carter Center and the Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) announced today they would not be able to conduct an assessment of the electoral process currently underway in northern Cyprus due to insufficient time to secure funding and prepare a mission.  


Nov. 20, 2003
Carter Center Identifies Loopholes in Guatemalan Campaign Finance (English and Spanish)
Guatemala's campaign finance system is one of the least regulated in the Western Hemisphere, and concern is rising among citizens that donor anonymity opens the door to illicit funding that may include drug money, according to a Carter Center report released today.  


Nov. 18 2003
The Carter Center, OAS to Observe Recall Signature Collections in Venezuela (English and Spanish)
The Organization of American States (OAS) and The Carter Center will observe the two scheduled collections of recall signatures in Venezuela, from Nov. 21-24 and
Nov. 28-Dec.-1. 
 

Nov. 17, 2003
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the 2003 Mozambique Municipal Elections (English and Portuguese)
Mozambicans will go to the polls Wednesday to select leaders in their country's second multiparty municipal elections. I urge all candidates and their supporters to maintain the generally peaceful atmosphere of the campaigns during election day and the vote counting process.  


Nov. 12, 2003
Human Rights Leaders Advocate Urgent Repeal of Counterterrorism Laws That Infringe Human Rights
Governments must repeal urgently all counterterrorism and emergency legislation that infringes upon the work of human rights defenders, concluded prominent human rights defenders gathered at The Carter Center today to address the troubling backsliding on human rights since the beginning of the war on terrorism.  


Nov. 12, 2003
Remarks by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Backsliding of Human Rights
At a conference co-sponsored by The Carter Center and the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, representatives from 43 nations assembled to discuss key challenges that adversely affect their work as human rights activists.  


Nov. 12, 2003
Carter Center Statement: Venezuela National Electoral Council (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center supports the authority of the National Electoral Council · The Carter Center received on Monday, Nov. 10, a formal invitation from the CNE to participate as international observers in the signature collection process for the various recall referendum processes demanded of the electoral power.  


Nov. 7, 2003
Statement by Jimmy Carter on the Guatemala Elections
Guatemalans will go to the polls Sunday to select their next president, members of the legislature, and municipal authorities. They do so amid concerns about personal security that have a long history and have been rekindled in some areas of the country in recent weeks. To fulfill its obligation to guarantee the security of its citizens, the government of Guatemala has deployed police and the armed forces, as is practiced in many other Latin American countries during elections. It is incumbent upon these security forces to fulfill their duties with respect for the rights of all voters and to remain attentive to the sensitivities of certain communities still engaged in the painful process of reconciliation. I urge all eligible voters to go to the polls and cast their ballots freely with confidence that the international community is following this process with interest and that both international and Guatemalan election monitors will be active throughout the country.   


Nov. 7, 2003
Where are Human Rights in the War on Terrorism?
Across the world, the U.S.-led war on terrorism has led to some startling actions by governments. Many governments have adopted anti-terrorist security policies, and some have cracked down on dissidents and human rights defenders. At the heart of the matter, governments say, is the United States and the broadening of its own police powers under the Patriot Act.  


Nov. 3, 2003
Pre-Election Statement on Guatemala Elections, Nov. 3, 2003 (English and Spanish)
A Carter Center election observation team, including four international observers, a human rights expert, and a campaign finance expert, established an office in Guatemala on Oct. 21, 2003, to begin monitoring the Nov. 9 presidential, congressional, and municipal electoral process.  


Oct . 30,2003
Carter Center to Monitor Nov. 19 Municipal Elections in Mozambique (English and Portuguese)
The Carter Center opened an office this week in Maputo to begin assessing the Nov. 19 municipal elections in Mozambique, a part of a larger electoral assistance project leading up to observation of the 2004 national elections.  


Oct. 29, 2003
Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy Set for Nov. 5-6
On Nov. 5-6, a national group of health experts and policy-makers will meet at The Carter Center in the most significant effort to implement recommendations from the final report of the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health to date.  


Oct. 28, 2003
Conference to Address Increasing Threats Against Human Rights Activists and the Backsliding of Human Rights Worldwide
U.N. Acting High Commissioner for Human Rights Bertrand Ramcharan and U.N. Special Representative to the Secretary-General on Human Rights Defenders Hina Jilani will join former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for a conference Nov. 11-12 at The Carter Center on the troubling backsliding on human rights since the beginning of the war on terrorism.  


Oct. 27, 2003
National Geographic Publication Features President Carter, Dr. Hopkins
"How can we heal our planet and achieve an Earth that nurtures humanity and nature in all their diversity?" asks former president Jimmy Carter in his introduction to a new book from National Geographic that takes a sweeping look at the human condition, the state of the world's health and the challenges facing us in the 21st century.  


Oct. 23, 2003
Carter Center Election Monitors to Focus on Human Rights Issues and Campaign Finance Reform in Guatemala (English and Spanish)
The Carter Center opened an office this week in Guatemala City to begin monitoring the national electoral process, with special emphasis on human rights and campaign finance. These issues are critical to equal participation in a democracy.  


Oct. 18, 2003
The Resignation of Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada in Bolivia: A Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (English and Spanish)
The weeks of protests, marches, and violence have taken a heavy toll on the people of Bolivia. The loss of lives in El Alto and elsewhere will remain just one of the many sad reminders of this period in Bolivia's history. Las semanas de protesta, marchas y violencia han tenido un alto costo para el pueblo boliviano. Las pérdidas de vidas en El Alto y en otras partes quedarán como apenas uno de los muchos dolorosos recuerdos de este periodo en la historia de Bolivia.  


Oct. 15, 2003
Carter Center and Lions Celebrate River Blindness Milestone
In the battle to fight a major cause of preventable blindness, the Carter Center's River Blindness Program and Lions Clubs International Foundation are celebrating the delivery of more than 50 million Mectizan treatments in 11 countries in Africa and the Americas since 1996.  


Oct. 13, 2003
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Bolivia (English and Spanish)
I wish to express my deepest regret for the loss of life that has occurred in Bolivia these past days and weeks and my personal condolences to the family and friends of those who have died.  


Oct . 10, 2003
The Nobel Peace Prize 2003: A Statement by President Carter
Rosalynn and I are pleased to congratulate Shirin Ebadi on receiving the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize.  


Oct. 6, 2003
Carter Center to Host Atlanta Premiere Screening of
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and the Carter Center's Mental Health Program are proud to present the award-winning documentary "Imagining Robert: My Brother, Madness and Survival" on Monday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. in the Center's Ivan Allen Pavilion.   


Oct. 6, 2003
Statement by The Carter Center on Venezuela
We observe with concern that the political confrontation is entering into a new phase of escalation and that this undoubtedly encourages violence. We condemn violence of any kind, and we work for dialogue, the defense of coexistence, the search for consensus, and the peaceful construction of a Venezuela for all.  


Oct. 4, 2003
Open Letter to the National Summit on Cuba
Greetings to those who have gathered in Miami for the second National Summit on Cuba. My visit to Cuba in May of 2002 was the first by a U.S. president since the 1959 Revolution. I went at the invitation of Fidel Castro to discuss our common interests in improving world health and inter-American relations. Rather than interfere in Cuba's internal affairs, I went to extend a hand of friendship directly to the Cuban people and to urge mutual respect between our societies. Regrettably, neither the United States nor Cuba has been willing or able to define this positive relationship.  


Sept. 25, 2003
Carter Center Releases Action Plan for Guinea Worm Eradication, Targets Ghana, Nigeria, and Sudan
A collaborative action plan for making Guinea worm disease (dracunculiasis) the next disease to be eradicated from the earth was issued today at The Carter Center.  


Sept. 17, 2003
Photos of the 25th Anniversary Reunion of the Camp David Accords Photos.



Sept. 17, 2003
Camp David Accords: Jimmy Carter Reflects 25 Years Later
I remember the earliest stages of my involvement in the Middle East. I took a trip over there with Jody Powell and Rosalynn in 1972 when I was governor, and we had a chance to travel around Israel and to try to understand the problems there. We spent about half the time looking at biblical places and half the time learning about what was going on between Israel and her neighbors after the wars that had attacked the existence of that nation.  


Sept. 15, 2003
'Conversations' to Air on Atlanta Radio, Television: Submit Questions for Next Event The 2003-2004 Conversations series at The Carter Center.


Sept. 15, 2003
The New Season: Conversations at The Carter Center
The Carter Center announces an informative and innovative series of evening discussions, open to the public and to the media.  


Sept. 5, 2003
Statement by Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter on the Missouri Supreme Court Ban on Executing Juveniles
The Missouri Supreme Court's ruling that executing juveniles is unconstitutionally cruel is the most recent and resounding indication of positive changes in public attitudes about government executions.


Sept. 3, 2003
President and Mrs. Carter Travel to Japan, China to Promote Center's Health and Peace Programs
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will promote the Carter Center's peace and health programs during an upcoming tour of Japan and China.  


Sept. 2, 2003
Former U.S. President and Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter Travels to China to Promote Carter Center's Work on Village Elections
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will open a Beijing conference Sept. 8 on village elections and meet with government officials in support of The Carter Center's project to improve electoral procedures of the villager committees.  


Aug. 30, 2003
Venezuelan Government and Opposition Commit to Accept Decisions of the New National Electoral Council
The Carter Center is prepared to collaborate with the new electoral authorities in Venezuela in future electoral processes and to continue as a facilitator between the government and opposition. The Center has noted advances in the implementation of the May Accord facilitated by the Organization of American States with the support of The Carter Center and the United Nations Development Programme.  


Aug. 28, 2003
Carter Center Calls for Concessions by India and Pakistan to Resolve Kashmir Crisis
Concessions must be made by both India and Pakistan to resolve escalating tensions between the countries over Kashmir, the strife-torn Himalayan region, The Carter Center recommended in a report released today.  


Aug. 28, 2003
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Promotes Fight Against Disease and Hunger During Japan Trip
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will travel to Japan Sept. 4-6 to promote the Carter Center's work to increase agricultural production and eradicate Guinea worm disease in Africa.  


Aug. 27 2003
President Carter Endorses Oswaldo Payá for Asturias Award
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize and chair of The Carter Center, today publicly endorsed the nomination of Oswaldo Payá to receive the Prince of Asturias Award for Concord.  


Aug. 27, 2003
Parties Convene to Recognize 25th Anniversary of Camp David Accords
Members of the Egyptian, Israeli, and U.S. delegations to the 1978 Camp David negotiation will gather in Washington, D.C., Sept. 17 on the 25th anniversary of the accords to discuss lessons learned for Middle East peacemaking.  


Aug. 26, 2003
Carter Center Commends Venezuelan Supreme Court on Decision to Appoint a New Electoral Council (English and Spanish)


Aug. 22, 2003
Nobel Laureates Lead Call to Eradicate Guinea Worm Disease
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter lend their voices to the campaign to eradicate Guinea worm disease in public service announcements being released in West Africa by The Carter Center.  


Aug. 19, 2003
The Death of Sergio Vieira de Mello: A Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
I was shocked and dismayed to hear of the death of Sergio Vieira de Mello and his fellow international civil servants earlier today. He represented the very highest standards of service to the international community and mankind.  


Aug. 19 2003
Statement on the Liberian Peace Agreement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
The Carter Center and I welcome the agreement reached last night in Accra. It is our profound hope that this document will prove to be a springboard for the lasting peace so much desired by ordinary Liberians.  


July 22, 2003
President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health: A Statement from Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
I am pleased to see that the White House has released the final report from the President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health.  


July 11, 2003
Carter Center to Host Legal Empowerment Forum
The Carter Center Guyana will host a legal empowerment forum at Umana Yana in Georgetown on Saturday, July 12, that will involve more than 60 participants mostly from Regions 4 and 10.  


July 11, 2003
Carter Center Awards Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism for 2003-2004
The Carter Center's Mental Health Program has named eight recipients of its seventh annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including two fellows from New Zealand.  


July 3, 2003
Former U.N. Official Appointed Director of Center's Conflict Resolution Program
Matthew Hodes, a former United Nations official, has been appointed director of the Carter Center's Conflict Resolution Program. He had served as the program's senior associate director since September 2001.  


July 3, 2003
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Liberia
I welcome President Bush's recent statement of his determination to help the people of Liberia find the path to peace and his strong support for the cease-fire signed early this month.  


June 27, 2003
Carter-King Peace Walk Honors Nobel Laureates
An outdoor exhibition honoring two of the world's greatest peacemakers-- President Jimmy Carter and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.-- was unveiled here today during a morning ceremony in Atlanta's Freedom Park.  


June 23, 2003
Carter Center Observes Agenda 2025 Presentation to Mozambican President Chissano
Agenda 2025 National Vision and National Development Strategy Process's only nongovernmental partner, The Carter Center, will participate in the presentation June 25 of the strategy document to President Joaquim Chissano in Maputo, Mozambique.  


June 19, 2003
Canada Donates $3 Million Toward Eradication of Guinea Worm Disease
The Honourable Susan Whelan, Canada's Minister for International Cooperation, announced today that Canada, through the Canadian International Development Agency, will contribute $3 million over three years to The Carter Center to help eradicate Guinea worm disease in Africa.  


June 12, 2003
Carter Center Guyana Awards New Grants
The Carter Center's Guyana office awarded grants today to four not-for-profit organizations promoting the causes of women, youth, and Amerindians to implement projects on literacy, adolescent reproductive health, community sanitation, and agricultural education for youth.  


June 10, 2003
Carter Center Sponsors Guyana Youth Empowerment Forum
More than 90 participants attended the Carter Center Guyana's second Youth Empowerment Forum Saturday, June 7, aimed at raising participation by youth in decision-making and governance, mobilizing young people to become volunteers, and supporting development of future community leaders.  


June 5, 2003
Symposium to Address 2002 Jamaica Election Findings
The Carter Center will report its findings and recommendations of its final report on the October 2002 Jamaican elections during a symposium scheduled for June 5 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel. 


May 29, 2003
Venezuelan Agreement: A Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (English/Spanish)
I congratulate the members of the Forum on Negotiation and Agreements in Venezuela on the signing of an accord to respect human rights, freedom of expression, and the right to petition for recall referenda of elected officials.  


May 23, 2003
Agreement of the Forum for Negotiation and Agreement in Venezuela
We, the undersigned members of the Forum for Negotiation and Agreement, representing the national government and the political and social groups supporting it, as well as the political and civil society organizations comprising the Coordinadora Democrática, hereby sign this Agreement in a spirit of tolerance, in order to contribute to strengthening the climate of peace in the country. It is in this spirit that we reaffirm the principles and mechanisms that brought us to this table, as set forth in the Executive Summary agreed by the parties from the time it was established, as well as our conviction with regard to finding a constitutional, peaceful, democratic, and electoral solution.  


May 15, 2003
Carter Center Appoints Atlanta Leaders to Board of Councilors
The Carter Center, a not-for-profit organization working to promote health and peace worldwide, recently appointed 28 new members to its Board of Councilors, bringing its membership to 195.  


May 6, 2003
'Hope on the Street' to Debut May 13 at Carter Center
Join former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, KQED Public Television, San Francisco, and Georgia Public Broadcasting for a free preview of the one-hour documentary Hope on the Street--addressing mental illness and homelessness --at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, in the Ivan Allen Pavilion at The Carter Center.  


April 8, 2003
Statement from The Carter Center on the 2003 Nigerian Elections
Due to the world situation, The Carter Center has postponed international travel for the time being and therefore will not send a delegation to the Nigerian elections as originally intended.  


March 31, 2003
Carter Center Raises Legal Awareness
The Carter Center Guyana held a legal empowerment forum in Anna Regina on Saturday, March 29, attended by more than 70 participants from Regions 2 and 3.  


March 21, 2003
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Cuba
I am deeply concerned about reports of detentions of Cuban citizens known for supporting the Varela Project, promoting human rights, and practicing independent journalism.  


March 19, 2003
Western Hemispheric Leaders Set Standards for Campaign Finance (English/Spanish)
Ten former presidents and prime ministers from the Western Hemisphere met at The Carter Center this week and agreed upon practical recommendations for how governments can reduce campaign costs and the influence of money on politics.  


March 19, 2003
O Financiamento Democrático: Partidos Políticos, Campanhas e Eleições O Centro Carter organizou a conferência


March 17, 2003
Discurso del vice presidente de Bolivia, Sr. Carlos Mesa
El pasado 12 de febrero sufrimos en Bolivia un motín policial, el segundo en el curso de los últimos tres años, que generó una confrontación militar armada, entre un sector de la policía amotinado y fuerzas del Ejército de Bolivia que defendían el Palacio de Gobierno; porque el motín se produjo a una cuadra, en una institución policial cuya sede, cuyo cuartel está a una cuadra del Palacio de Gobierno. El saldo fue un saldo trágico, un saldo sangriento, que plantea varias preguntas. No hay antecedentes que yo conozca en América Latina y un poco supongo en el mundo, en el que el ejército y la policía de una misma Nación se enfrentan [sic] con armas en virtud de un levantamiento de una institución que rompe, que vulnera, los principios constitucionales básicos (en este caso, un sector de la policía de mi país).  


March 14, 2003
President Carter: Opening Exists for Peaceful Resolution of Iraq Crisis
The planned meeting of American, British, and Spanish leaders in the Azores this weekend is a strong indication of their determination to resolve the present impasse in the United Nations.  


March 12, 2003
Newly Inaugurated Court Advances International Justice
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has hailed the International Criminal Court, formally inaugurated March 11 in The Hague, as a "watershed in our collective struggle for justice in the world."   


March 10, 2003
The Carter Center Launches New Grants Program in Guyana
The Carter Center's Guyana office is launching its second opportunity for Guyanese nonprofit organizations to apply for funding for projects focusing on regional or national policy changes. The Carter Center will award grants of up to US$10,000 each to assist eligible organizations in their projects, which may include data collection or raising public awareness.  


March 3, 2003
Financing Democracy in the Americas: Summit Set for March 17-19
Bolivia Vice President Carlos Mesa, Chile Minister of the Interior Jose Insulza, Organization of American States Secretary General César Gaviria, U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, former Colombia President Andrés Pastrana, former Chile President Eduardo Frei, former Costa Rica President Miguel Angel Rodríguez, former Dominican Republic President Leonel Fernandez, and former Uruguay President Luis Alberto Lacalle are among the leaders who will join former U.S. President Jimmy Carter March 17-19 at The Carter Center to address the need to restore public confidence in government by enacting laws requiring full disclose of campaign finances.  


Feb. 25, 2003
Statement On Venezuela from The Carter Center (English/Spanish)
The Carter Center deplores the escalation of violence in Caracas in the last week and deplores the bombings of the diplomatic missions of Colombia and Spain in Caracas.  


Feb. 23, 2003
Auction Raises $1 Million to Support Carter Center
The Carter Center's annual Winter Weekend auction held Feb. 22 in Snowbird, Utah, raised $1,097,485 to help support the Center's work to advance peace and health worldwide.


Feb. 17, 2003
Carter Center Guyana Promoting Youth Activism
The Carter Center Guyana held a Youth Empowerment Forum Feb. 15 in Linden that was attended by more than 60 participants from Regions 10 and 4. The participants represented a wide array of youth organizations, secondary schools, and other entities focusing on youth issues, based in both rural and urban areas, ranging from Amerindian villages to the city of Georgetown.  


Feb. 14, 2003
Statement By Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter On Bolivia (Spanish and English)
I wish to express my deep sadness for the violence, looting and vandalism that occurred in Bolivia. My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those killed and injured on the streets of La Paz.  


Feb. 14, 2003
Carter Center Accepting Mental Health Journalism Fellowship Applications for 2003-2004
Applications are now being accepted for six one-year journalism fellowships with the Mental Health Program of The Carter Center. Designed to enhance public understanding of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses, the fellowships begin in September 2003.  

Feb. 7, 2003
Crisis in Venezuela: President Carter Responds (Spanish and English)
I am pleased to see that the government and the Coordinadora have begun discussions at the Mesa de Negociaciones y Acuerdos on an electoral solution. Both sides have used the proposals that The Carter Center presented at the Mesa last week as a basis for progress and have presented their initial responses.


Jan. 31, 2003
Carter Memorabilia, Woodworking Will Be Auctioned to Benefit The Carter Center
A baseball signed by Cuba President Fidel Castro and Jimmy Carter, memorabilia from the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, and a coffee table handcrafted by the former U.S. president will be among items auctioned Saturday, Feb. 22, in Snowbird, Utah, to benefit the not-for-profit Carter Center.  


Jan. 31, 2003
Carter Center Guyana Opens Resource Center
On Friday, Jan. 31, the Carter Center's Guyana office will be celebrating the launch of its Resource Center, located at the Center's Guyana headquarters at 34 North and King Streets, Lacytown, in Georgetown.  


Jan. 31, 2003
A Statement by President Carter: An Alternative to War
Despite marshalling powerful armed forces in the Persian Gulf region and a virtual declaration of war in the State of the Union message, our government has not made a case for a preemptive military strike against Iraq, either at home or in Europe.  


Jan. 23, 2003
Carter Center Guyana Announces Small Grants Recipients
The Carter Center's Guyana office will award this week nearly GY$8 million to 10 small nonprofit organizations working to advance the causes of women, youth, and Amerindians.  


Jan. 22, 2003
A Proposal to Restore Peace and Harmony in Venezuela (Recall Referendum)
The proposal to Restore Peace and Harmony in Venezuela, to be tabled at the Mesa de Negociaciones y Acuerdos: Recall Referendum, Aug. 19, 2003 (Spanish and English versions.  


Jan. 22, 2003
A Proposal to Restore Peace and Harmony in Venezuela (Constitutional Amendment)
A Proposal to Restore Peace and Harmony in Venezuela,to be tabled at the Mesa de Negociaciones y Acuerdos: Constitutional Amendment (Spanish and English versions).  


Dec. 29, 2002
Postelection Statement on Kenya Elections, Dec. 29, 2002
The Carter Center is pleased to have observed Kenya's presidential, parliamentary, and civic elections on 27 December.   


Dec. 23, 2002
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Venezuela (Spanish and English)
To the people of Venezuela: I want to express to the Venezuelan people my deep concern about the high level of tension as we approach the celebration of Christmas and the New Year. Since last September, as initiators and members of the Tripartite Group, The Carter Center has had a permanent presence in Caracas, working with and supporting the efforts of OAS Secretary General Cesar Gaviria in the Table of Negotiations and Agreements. We applaud the advances thus far recognizing the need to create a climate of non-violence and to reinforce democratic institutions and principles. We believe that the simple existence of the forum provided by the Table is an achievement that needs to be protected.  


Dec. 19, 2002
Carter Center Working to Empower Women
The Carter Center held a Women's Legal Empowerment Forum in New Amsterdam on Dec. 14, with a turnout of more than 60 participants from East and West Berbice.  

Dec. 17, 2002
Carter Center to Observe Kenyan Elections
The Carter Center today announced it will observe Kenya's national, state, and local elections Dec. 27. Former Zambia President Kenneth Kaunda and former U.S. Ambassador Gordon Streeb, associate executive director of the Center's peace programs, will lead the Center's delegation of 27 observers.  


Nov. 22, 2002
Press Release on the First Statement on the Nigeria Electoral Process, 2003
This statement is the product of the National Democratic Institute and the Carter Center pre-election assessment mission that visited Nigeria Nov. 17-22, 2002.  


Nov. 11, 2002
Carter Center Appoints Ethiopia Public Health Training Director
Joyce P. Murray, Ed.D., R.N., professor of nursing at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing of Emory University, has joined The Carter Center as director of its Ethiopia Public Health Training Initiative, a teacher training program enabling Ethiopia to meet staffing needs for more than 500 community health centers nationwide.  


Nov. 8, 2002
Declaration of Former President Jimmy Carter on the Venezuelan Negotiations
I commend the Venezuelan government and opposition grouped under the Coordinadora Democratica for opening the Table of Negotiation and Accords today to resolve the deep differences between them.  


Oct. 31, 2002
'Conversations,' Symposium To Examine Mental Health Implications Of Sept. 11 Attacks National experts and public officials concerned about the mental health implications of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States will gather at the 18th Annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy Nov. 6-7 at The Carter Center.   


Oct. 30, 2002
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Invites Leaders to Consider Atlanta for Free Trade of the Americas' Headquarters
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter issued an open letter today inviting Latin Americans to consider making Atlanta the headquarters for the Free Trade Area of the Americas. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin read President Carter's letter at a meeting of Latin American business leaders in Quito, Ecuador.  


Oct. 30, 2002
Carta abierta de invitacion a las Americas
Los pa¨ªses del hemisferio occidental est¨¢n estrechando sus lazos hoy m¨¢s que en ning¨²n otro momento de la historia.  


Oct. 25, 2002
Carter Center Launches Small Grants Program in Guyana
The Carter Center¡¯s Guyana office announces the launch of the Small Grants Advocacy Program 2002-2003, which is being organized under the auspices of the U.S. Agency for International Development's program More Responsive and Participatory Governance and Rule of Law in Guyana.  


Oct. 18, 2002
Carter Center Appoints Democracy Program Country Project Director
The Carter Center has appointed Melanie Reimer, a Canadian citizen, as country project director to coordinate its work in Georgetown, Guyana. Reimer will manage programs aimed at strengthening the judicial system and civil society organizations that represent indigenous people, women, and youth.  


Oct. 11, 2002
Acceptance Statement From President Carter
A statement of acceptance of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize from President Jimmy Carter. 


Oct. 8, 2002
Carter Center Delegates Arrive to Monitor Jamaica Elections
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former Costa Rica President Miguel Angel Rodriguez will lead a 55-member international delegation, representing 16 countries, to observe Jamaica's national elections.  


Oct. 7, 2002
Pre-Election Statement on Jamaican Elections, Oct. 7, 2002
The Carter Center, as part of its continuing observation of the Jamaica electoral process, would like to offer the following interim comments. These are based on the findings of 12 international medium term observers, who have monitored the electoral process in 24 constituencies throughout the island since nomination day, September 30.  


Oct. 2, 2002
Rosalynn Carter Inducted Into National Women's Hall of Fame
On Oct. 5, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, vice chair of the Carter Center, will be inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, N.Y. 


Sept. 19, 2002
Statement By Jimmy Carter On The 2002 Jamaican Electoral Process
Jamaicans will no longer tolerate violence during an election period. The electoral authorities and political parties have demonstrated their interest in peaceful elections by establishing mechanisms to reduce conflict. 


Sept. 13, 2002
Proyecto De Comunicado Del Grupo De Trabajo Tripartito
La Mision integrada por funcionarios de la Organizacion de los Estados Americanos (OEA), del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrolo (PNUD) y del Centr Carter.  


Sept. 13, 2002
Venezuela Communique From Tripartite Group (OAS, UNDP, and The Carter Center)
Communique on Venezuela from the mission of officials from the Organization of American States (OAS), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and The Carter Center.


Sept. 10, 2002
September 11 Anniversary: A Statement From Former President Carter
Statement from former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.  


Sept. 5, 2002
OAS, UNDP and Carter Center Mission To Travel To Venezuela
A mission of the Organization of American States (OAS), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Carter Center will visit Venezuela on September 9 to 13, 2002, in response to an invitation from the government and the various opposition groups in Coordinadora Democrática.A mission of the Organization of American States (OAS), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Carter Center will visit Venezuela on September 9 to 13, 2002, in response to an invitation from the government and the various opposition groups in Coordinadora Democrática. 


Aug. 28, 2002
The New Season: Conversations At The Carter Center
The 2002-2003 season of Conversations At The Carter Center, an informative and innovative series of evening discussions, is designed to increase awareness of national and global issues.


Aug. 27, 2002
2002 Pre-Election Statement on Jamaica Elections, Aug. 27, 2002
The Carter Center's second statement on the 2002 parliamentary elections in Jamaica.  


July 26, 2002
Carter Center Statement on IGAD Peace Talks on Sudan
The Carter Center welcomes the outcome of the recent IGAD peace talks on Sudan and applauds all concerned for this renewed commitment to peace. It is our profound hope that the agreements reached mark the beginning of a new era of justice and prosperity throughout Sudan and the region.  


July 23, 2002
Guyana Must Find a Way to Peace and Reconciliation
An open letter from Jimmy Carter  


July 9, 2002
President Carter's Statement At Conclusion Of Venezuela Trip
President Carter, Dr. McCoy, and Ambassador Gordon Streeb arrived in Caracas on July 6 and began a series of meetings with President Hugo Chavez, Vice President Rangel, cabinet ministers, news media executives, Catholic bishops, opposition political parties, civil society leaders, the Confederation of Venezuelan Workers, government political parties, Fedecámaras, National Assembly leaders, and members of the diplomatic corps representing the United States, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France, Germany, Canada, Japan, Italy, Great Britain, the OAS and the UNDP.  


July 8, 2002
2002-2003 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
The Carter Center's Mental Health Program today named eight recipients of its sixth annual Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including two fellows from New Zealand. Each domestic fellow will receive $10,000 to study a particular issue within the mental health field for one year.  


July 6, 2002
Former U.S. President Carter Arrives in Venezuela
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter begins a four-day trip to Caracas today, where he will meet with political and civil society groups to discuss a process for helping to resolve the nation's political crisis. 


June 29, 2002
Center Announces Visit to Venezuela by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
At the invitation of the Government of Venezuela, a five-member delegation of The Carter Center has completed an assessment mission to the country to evaluate the conditions for a dialogue process in the current climate of uncertainty.  


June 29, 2002
El Centro Carter anuncia la visita a Venezuela del Ex Presidente Jimmy Carter
A raíz de la invitación cursada por el Gobierno de Venezuela, una delegación de cinco miembros del Centro Carter realizó una misión al país con el propósito de evaluar las condiciones para un proceso de diálogo en el clima de incertidumbre existente.  


June 20, 2002
Mrs. Carter Responds To Supreme Court Ruling
I applaud the United States Supreme Court's ruling today that executing people with mental retardation constitutes cruel and unusual punishment and is therefore unconstitutional. Today's ruling is the latest, most resounding indication of shifting public attitudes about government executions.  


June 12, 2002
El Centro Carter Anuncia El Envio De Una Mision De Evaluacion A Venezuela
Ante una solicitud formulado la semana pasada por el gobierno venezolano al ex presidente de los Estados Unidos, Jimmy Carter, proponiéndole facilitar el proceso de diálogo nacional; el Centro Carter enviará una pequeña delegación que estará en Caracas entre los días 24 y 29 de junio.  


June 12, 2002
Carter Center Announces Assessment Mission To Venezuela
In response to a request last week from the Venezuela government to former U. S. President Jimmy Carter to facilitate a national dialogue, The Carter Center will send a small assessment team to Caracas June 24-29, 2002, to form a recommendation to President Carter on whether to accept this invitation.  


June 7, 2002
Statement by Jimmy Carter on the Death of Peru Former President Fernando Belaunde Terry
Rosalynn and I lament the passing of Fernando Belaunde Terry, a friend and colleague. Former President Belaunde was a man of honor who restored democracy in Peru.  


June 4, 2002
Former Surgeon General Joins The Carter Center Mental Health Task Force
David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D., former U.S. Surgeon General, will join the Carter Center's Mental Health Task Force in September. Chaired by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the task force works to identify mental health issues of major concern, convene diverse constituencies, and develop initiatives to reduce stigma and discrimination against people with mental illnesses.  


May 30, 2002
Carter Center to Observe Jamaica Elections
The Carter Center and its Council of Presidents and Prime Ministers of the Americas have accepted the invitation from the Electoral Advisory Committee of Jamaica to observe the upcoming parliamentary elections.  


May 24,  2002
The Carter Center Appoints Director For Mental Health Program
Thomas H. Bornemann, Ed.D., M.S.W., senior adviser for mental health with the World Health Organization (WHO) department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence, will join The Carter Center August 1 as director of its Mental Health Program.  


May 14, 2002
El texto de la Conferencia del Presidente Carter a la Universidad de Habana
El texto de la Conferencia de Carter y lo que sucedió antes y después en la Aula Magna de la Universidad de La Habana el 14 de mayo, 2002  


May 14, 2002
Remarks by Jimmy Carter at the University of Havana, Cuba
The United States and Cuba: A Vision for the 21st Century I appreciate President Castro's invitation for us to visit Cuba, and have been delighted with the hospitality we have received since arriving here. It is a great honor to address the Cuban people. After a long and agonizing struggle, Cuba achieved its independence a century ago, and a complex relationship soon developed between our two countries.   


May 14, 2002
Declaraciones de Jimmy Carter en la Universidad de la Habana, Cuba
Los Estados Unidos y Cuba: Una Visión Para El Siglo 21 Aprecio debidamente la invitación extendida por el Sr. Presidente Castro para que yo visite Cuba, y estoy encantado con la hospitalidad que hemos recibido desde nuestra llegada. Es un gran honor tener la oportunidad de dirigirme al pueblo cubano.   


May 13, 2002
President Carter's comments at Cuban Biotech Center
It may be that Cuba is unique in having emphasized the health need as a driving force and not just how to make a profit on specific medicines developed. We have also been impressed with the range of cooperation that has been developed between Cuba and other countries on Earth. The results of preventive health care, including vaccinations of children in Cuba is indeed impressive. My hope is that in the future there could be close cooperation between the scientific and medical community in Cuba and that of my own country, the United States. My personal thanks and that of tens of millions of people around the world who have benefited from this research in Cuba I would like personally to emphasize.  


May 12, 2002
Visit of Carter Center Delegation to Cuba


May 9, 2002
Suicide Prevention is Focus of Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum
Atlanta, Ga….A young man, seemingly happy and full of promise, suddenly chooses death over life. Hear local advocate Iris Bolton tell her son's story.  


May 5, 2002
Carter Center Team Arrives in Sierra Leone to Observe Landmark Elections
Carter Center election observers began arriving in Freetown Monday to prepare for Sierra Leone's first post-conflict presidential and parliamentary elections, scheduled for May 14, 2002. The delegation of 25 observers includes election experts, regional specialists, human rights and civic leaders, including representatives from groups in Guinea and Liberia, and expert conflict resolution and human rights staff of The Carter Center. Former Benin President Nicéphore Soglo will co-lead the delegation. The Carter Center made pre-election assessment trips in August 2001 and February 2002 to Sierra Leone and to meet with national political leaders, electoral administrators, domestic and regional civil society organizations, and representatives from the international community.  


April 18, 2002
Carter Center Announces Dates for Historic Trip to Cuba
Accepting an invitation from Cuba President Fidel Castro, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will head a Carter Center delegation to Cuba May 12-17.  


April 15, 2002
Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Venezuela
My heart goes out to the Venezuelan people who have suffered the turmoil of the last four days, and especially to the families of those who were killed.  


April 15, 2002
Postelection Statement on East Timor Elections, April 15, 2002
The Carter Center observers witnessed a successful election day in an election that clearly met international standards for freeness and fairness. In the post-election period, democratic development will be needed at all levels of government down to the grassroots if East Timor is to succeed as a democratic nation. It is the responsibility of Timorese civil society and the elected government, with the full support of the international community, to work toward this end.  


April 12, 2002
The Carter Center Praises Preparations for East Timor's First Presidential Elections and Urges Voters to Cast Their Ballots
The Carter Center today praised East Timor's Independent Election Commission for its impressive preparations for Sunday's presidential elections and reassured citizens that their vote will be held in secret. Carter Center observers were deployed March 1 to monitor the pre-electoral environment leading to the territory's first presidential elections. They have visited 12 of the 13 districts in East Timor and have met with political parties, domestic observers, and members of community and nongovernmental groups, and today's report details their observations.  


April 2, 2002
Carter Center, Japanese Government Partner To Eradicate Guinea Worm
In the history of mankind, only one disease, smallpox, has been eradicated. Through the efforts of a worldwide coalition led by The Carter Center and with the generous support of partners such as the Government of Japan, a parasitic disease known as Guinea worm is poised to become the second, and the first disease to be overcome without a single vaccine or medication.  


April 1, 2002
Observando Las Elecciones Nicaraguenses de 2001
El Centro Carter tiene una amplisima experiencia en la observacion de elecciones en todo el mundo, sin embargo la profundidad y la duracion de nuestro compromiso con Nicaragua hacen de ese pais un caso especial.  


March 14, 2002
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Address World Leaders in Mexico at the International Conference on Financing for Development
Following The Carter Center's Development Cooperation Forum in which leaders said the world is not on target for cutting global poverty in half by 2015, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will address international leaders Tuesday at the International Conference on Financing for Development in Monterrey, Mexico.  


March 7, 2002
Postelection Statement on Zambia Elections, March 7, 2002
This is the Carter Center's fourth and final public statement on the Zambian 2001 Tripartite Elections, released 7 March 2002 (PDF format).


March 5, 2002
Carter Center Urges Zimbabweans to Vote
The Carter Center encourages the people of Zimbabwe to remain determined to vote in the presidential elections on March 9-10, 2002, even though the government of Zimbabwe has not met its responsibilities to ensure that conditions for open and peaceful elections are in place.


Feb. 22, 2002
World Leaders Call for an Increased Commitment of Resources by the International Community to Combat Poverty
At a high-level forum at The Carter Center, leaders and representatives of developing countries and international development organizations called attention to the lack of progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals to reduce poverty.  


Feb. 20, 2002
President Carter Travels to Sudan to Push Guinea Worm Disease Eradication Efforts
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will participate in the International Conference on the Eradication of Guinea Worm Disease, March 4-7, in Khartoum, Sudan.  


Feb. 11, 2002
Auction Raises $922,040 for the Carter Center
An auction held in Crested Butte, Colo., on Feb. 9 raised $922,040 to support the Atlanta-based, nonprofit Carter Center.  


Jan. 29, 2002
World Leaders Convene at the Carter Center to Address Challenges to Overcoming Global Poverty
World Bank President James Wolfensohn, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator Mark Malloch Brown, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Andrew Natsios, Minister of International Development for Norway Hilde Johnson, and Minister of Development Cooperation for the Netherlands Eveline Herfkens will join former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of the Treasury Robert Rubin February 21-22 at The Carter Center to address challenges to economic development and overcoming poverty.  


Jan. 22, 2002
Former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter Host Auction to Benefit the Carter Center
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter will host their 10th annual auction to benefit The Carter Center Feb. 6-10, 2002, at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado.


Dec. 26, 2001
Carter Center Observers meet with Zambian Presidential Candidates and are encouraged by ECZ Pledge to Facilitate Domestic Observers
Former Nigeria Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, former Benin President Nicéphore Soglo, and former Tanzania Prime Minister Judge Joseph Warioba have arrived in Lusaka as co-leaders of a 33-person Carter Center observer delegation and have met with presidential candidates and election officials to discuss the election environment.  


Dec. 21, 2001
Statement by Former US President Jimmy Carter to the Argentine People
In this difficult political moment, I want to express my support for the Argentine people and my sincere regret for the recent violence and consequent loss of life.  


Dec. 5, 2001
Remarks of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
Good afternoon, and welcome to the National Press Club. My name is Richard Ryan, and I am senior Washington correspondent for the Detroit News and president of the National Press Club. I'd like to welcome Club members and their guests in the audience today and those of you who are watching on C-SPAN or listening to this program on National Public Radio.  


Nov. 27, 2001
Former First Lady Calls for System to Address Children's Mental Health Needs
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter is calling on parents, teachers, and health care providers to address a national crisis in children's mental health.  


Nov. 5, 2001
Carter Center Opens Office in Lusaka to Organize Election Observation
The Carter Center has opened an office in Lusaka to begin formal in-country observation of preparations leading to Zambia's presidential and parliamentary elections due later this year.


Nov. 1, 2001
Media Advisory on Carter Center Mission to Observe the 2001 Nicaragua Elections
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will arrive in Managua on Friday, November 2 and former Costa Rica President Oscar Arias will arrive Saturday, November 3 to lead The Carter Center's election-monitoring mission to the November 4, 2001 Nicaraguan elections.  


Nov. 1, 2001
Guia De Los Medios Para La Misión Del Centro Carter Para Observar Las Elecciones Presidenciales De Nicaragua 2001
El ex-presidente estadounidense Jimmy Carter llegará a Managua el viernes 2 de noviembre y el ex-presidente costaricense Oscar Arias llegará el sabado 3 de noviembre para encabezar la misión del Centro Carter para observar las elecciones presidenciales en Nicaragua el 4 de noviembre.  


Oct. 8, 2001
Carter Center Hosts Symposium on Children and Mental Health: Symptoms and Redesigning Treatment Services
No other set of health conditions is as harmful to children as mental illness. One in 10 children and adolescents suffer from mental illness severe enough to cause some level of impairment, yet only one in five such children receive treatment, according to the Surgeon General's report on children's mental health.  


Oct. 5, 2001
Postelection Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Bangladesh Elections, Oct. 5, 2001
When I visited Bangladesh in August, I was impressed with the evenhanded, impartial preparations for the election being made by the caretaker government and the electoral authorities, laying the foundation for free and fair elections.  


Sept. 24, 2001
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Lead Delegation to Observe Presidential Elections in Nicaragua
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will lead a Carter Center delegation to Nicaragua to observe its November 4th presidential elections.  


Sept. 24, 2001
Ex Presidente Norte Americano Jimmy Carter Encabezara Delegacion Para Observar Las Elecciones Presidenciales En Nicaragua
El ex-presidente estadounidense Jimmy Carter, encabezará una delegación del Centro Carter para observar las elecciones presidenciales en Nicaragua el 4 de noviembre.  


Sept. 22, 2001
National Democratic Institute / Carter Center call off International Observer Delegation to the 2001 Elections in Bangladesh
The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and The Carter Center have decided regretfully to call off their joint international observer delegation to Bangladesh's October 1 parliamentary elections, due to circumstances surrounding the terrorist attacks of September 11 in the United States.  


Sept. 11, 2001
Statement from Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Terrorist Attacks on the United States Today
Rosalynn and I extend our sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of victims of this terrible tragedy, which has left so many of our fellow Americans dead or injured. We urge everyone to assist and pray for those in need.  


Sept. 5, 2001
Carter Center Appoints two Career Foreign Service Officers as Diplomats-In-Residence
Two career U.S. Foreign Service officers have joined The Carter Center as diplomats-in-residence.  


Aug. 24, 2001
Carter Center Commends Preparations for Elections in East Timor, Urges Toning Down of Campaign Rhetoric
The Carter Center today commended the Independent Election Commission (IEC) for its preparations and reported satisfactory conditions in East Timor for the Aug. 30 elections and a campaign largely free of violence and intimidation in stark contrast to the time leading up the 1999 referendum.  


Aug. 23, 2001
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to Visit China
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will visit China Sept. 3-5 to discuss with leaders there progress in holding elections for local officials in villages nationwide.  


Aug. 7, 2001
NDI / Carter Center Pre-Election Delegation to Bangladesh Facilitates Groundbreaking Meeting between Political Leaders
Main political parties reach points of agreement that could contribute to reducing political violence and democratic elections.   


Aug. 2, 2001
Carter Center Notes Progress, Flags Problems in Nicaragua's Electoral Process
In a report released today, The Carter Center praised the political climate in Nicaragua in preparation for its November presidential election. Nicaragua's Supreme Electoral Council (CSE) has made substantial progress toward holding a good election, the report stated, including assisting voters with registration and identification documents through the Complementary Plan for Citizen Cedulation, accrediting political parties, registering candidates for office, and verifying the voters list.  


July 27, 2001
National Democratic Institute / Carter Center Pre-Election Delegation Arrives in Dhaka
A five-person international delegation organized by the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and The Carter Center will be in Bangladesh from July 30 to August 4, 2001, to observe the electoral environment leading up to the parliamentary elections expected to be called for September or October.  


July 26, 2001
The Carter Center begins Election Observation in East Timor
The Carter Center has deployed initial long-term observers throughout East Timor to begin reporting on the campaign period and general political climate in advance of an August 30 election for the new territory's first Constituent Assembly.  


July 9, 2001
Carter Center Awards 2001-2002 Roslynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
The Carter Center's Mental Health Program today named nine recipients of its Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, including, for the first time, two international fellows.  


July 9, 2001
Carter Center/NDI Commend the 2001 Peruvian Elections and Recommend Reforms to Strengthen Peru's Democratic Institutions
In a report released today, the joint post-electoral observation mission of the National Democratic Institute and The Carter Center called Peru's 2001 elections an extraordinary accomplishment in the process of returning Peru to the world community of democracies.  


June 22, 2001
Former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter Dedicate Kapelovitz Pavilion at Carter Center
Former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter today dedicated the Lee and Harold Kapelovitz Pavilion at The Carter Center.  


June 8, 2001
Mental Health Care And The American Worker: Conference to Examine the Business Case for Mental Health Care
Studies have shown a link between employees with depressive symptoms and decreased job performance, but companies increasingly are scrutinizing their mental health care benefits.  


June 4, 2001
Atlanta Business Leaders Gather at Carter Center Conference on International Business and Corruption
Leaders of Atlanta's multinational corporations will join former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at a conference on international business practices and corruption June 20 at The Carter Center.  


June 4, 2001
Declaración Preliminar de la Delegación de Observación Electoral al Perú del Instituto Nacional Demócrata y del Centro Carter para las Elecciones


June 4, 2001
Postelection Statement on Peru Elections, June 4, 2001


June 1, 2001
Arrival Statement by Madeleine K. Albright, NDI Chairman, on Behalf of the National
Democratic Institute / Carter Center Observer Delegation to the Peru 2001 Presidential Run-Off Election
I am honored to speak to you on behalf of the joint National Democratic Institute (NDI)/Carter Center international election observer delegation.  


June 1, 2001
Declaracion Inicial De La Dra. Madeleine K. Albright, Presidente Del NDI, En Representación De La Misión De Observadores Del Instituto Nacional Demócrata Y Del Centro Carter Para La Segunda Vuelta De
Es un honor dirigirme a Uds. en nombre de la delegación de observación electoral conjunta del Instituto Nacional Demócrata y del Centro Carter.  


May 25, 2001
National Democratic Institute/Carter Center Delegation to Observe Peru's Run-off Election


May 22, 2001
Distribution of Nine Million Pipe Filters to Fight Guinea Worm Disease in Sudan
The Carter Center, along with its partners - - Health and Development International (HDI), Hydro Polymers of Norsk Hydro, and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) - - has begun to blanket Sudan with nine million pipe filters - one for every man, woman, and child at risk of Guinea worm disease in Sudan.  


May 16, 2001
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the Carter Center Call for an Issue-Oriented Campaign in Peru
The National Democratic Institute/Carter Center election observation mission in Peru has continued to monitor the electoral environment leading up to the run-off presidential election. 


May 16,  2001
Instituto Nacional Democrata (NDI) Y El Centro Carter Exhortan A Hacer Una Campaña Centrada En Propuestas
La misión de observación electoral del Instituto Nacional Demócrata(NDI)/Centro Carter en Perú ha continuado observando el entorno electoral previo a la segunda vuelta presidencial. 


May 8, 2001
Carter Center Hosts Forum on Mental Health Care of Children in Georgia's Juvenile Justice System
More than 65 percent of children in Georgia's juvenile justice system have a diagnosable mental disorder, and adequate treatment services for them are sorely lacking. 


May 7, 2001
The Carter Center Receives APA's Distinguished Service Award
The Carter Center today received the American Psychiatric Association's Distinguished Service Award in recognition of its efforts to address key public policy issues and develop initiatives to reduce the stigma of mental illness.  


May 1, 2001
Former President Jimmy Carter and Reebok Chairman Paul Fireman Work to Advance Human Rights
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter met today with Reebok Chairman Paul Fireman and the Reebok Board of Directors to discuss the company's continuing efforts to promote human rights worldwide.  


April 20, 2001
Hemispheric Leaders Appeal to Summit to Protect Democratic Gains
Twenty-eight former presidents and prime ministers from the Western Hemisphere appealed to heads of state at the Summit of the Americas here today to take action to safeguard democracy in the region.  


April 20,l 2001
Líderes del Hemisferio llaman a la Cumbre de las Américas a proteger los logros democráticos
Veintiocho ex-presidentes y primeros ministros del Hemisferio Occidental hicieron hoy un llamado a los jefes de Estado presentes en la Cumbre de las Américas para que actúen para salvaguardar la democracia en la región.  


April 9, 2001
NDI/Carter Center Delegation Praises Peru's Election and Makes Recommendations for Run-Off
The National Democratic Institute (NDI)/Carter Center observer delegation today expressed admiration for the conduct of Peru's national elections on Sunday, saying Peruvians had demonstrated a solid commitment to truly democratic elections.  


April 6, 2001
Arrival Statement by Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Behalf of the National Democratic Institute / Carter Center Observer Delegation to the Peru 2001 Elections
On behalf of The Carter Center and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), I want to say our joint delegation is honored to be in Peru to observe this historic election.  


April 6, 2001
Informe Inicial Del Ex-Presidente Jimmy Carter A Nombre De La Delegacion De Observadores Del Instituto Nacional Democrata Y Centro Carter A Las Elecciones Del 2001
A nombre del Centro Carter y el Instituto Nacional Demscrata para Asuntos Internacionales (NDI) quisiera decir que es un honor para nuestra delegacisn conjunta observar esta eleccisn histsrica.  


April 4, 2001
Final Carter Center Report on 2000 Venezuela Elections Cites Flaws, Urges Reforms to Process
The final report from the Carter Center's observation of the 2000 Venezuela elections and the 1999 constitutional assembly calls for reforms to electoral procedures to build voter confidence in the process and avoid deficiencies that flawed the July 2000 elections. 


April 3, 2001
National Democratic Institute / Carter Center Delegation to Observe Peru 2001 Elections
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) and The Carter Center today announced its delegation that will observe the April 8th Peruvian legislative and presidential elections.  


April 2, 2001
Delegacion del Instituto Nacional Democrata / Centro Carter para Observar las Elecciones Peruanas del 2001
El Instituto Nacional Demócrata (NDI) y el Centro Carter (TCC) anunciaron hoy día la delegación que observará las elecciones peruanas legislativas y presidenciales del 8 de abril. La delegación multi-nacional de 40 miembros estará liderada por Jimmy Carter, ex-presidente de los Estados Unidos; Ramiro de León Carpio, ex -presidente de Guatemala; Eni Faleomavaega, miembro de la Cámara de Diputados de los Estados Unidos; y Peter McPherson, Presidente de la Universidad del Estado de Michigan y ex-Administrador de la Agencia de Desarollo Internacional de Los Estados Unidos (USAID) en el gobierno de Ronald Reagan.  


March 22, 2001
Carter Center Reaffirms Statement of Agreement between Guyana's President and Opposition Leader
On Wednesday, March 21, 2001, The Carter Center issued a press release with an attached statement drafted by President Carter.  


March 22, 2001
Johnson & Johnson and Home Depot Join Carter Center's Commitment to Eradicating Guinea Worm
The Carter Center's Guinea Worm Eradication Program is getting a huge boost this weekend, thanks to Johnson & Johnson and Home Depot. Johnson & Johnson is donating enough medical supplies to assemble 6,000 health kits to be used in the treatment of Guinea worm disease.  


March 21, 2001
Guyana's PPP/Civic and PNC/Reform Parties Pledge Mutual Cooperation
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter drafted the attached statement and presented it to President Bharrat Jagdeo and to former President Desmond Hoyte.  


March 20, 2001
Postelection Statement on Guyana Elections, March 20, 2001
The Carter Center would like to commend the Guyanese people for their conduct and participation in yesterday's elections and present this preliminary statement on the electoral process.  

March 16, 2001
Arrival Statement of President Jimmy Carter on Observing the Guyana Elections
I am pleased to return to Guyana to observe these important elections.  


March 12, 2001
Center Creates New Face for Outreach


March 9, 2001
Los Observadores Del NDI-Centro Carter Celebran Los Avances Del Proceso Democrático Peruano Hacia Elecciones Confiables
9 de marzo del 2001: El gobierno interino del Perú ha establecido las condiciones necesarias para elecciones libres, transparentes y legítimas, según la delegación del Instituto Nacional Demócrata y del Centro Carter que estuvo en Lima esta semana para evaluar el proceso electoral.


March 9, 2001
La Delegación Del NDI/ Centro Carter Elogia Las Elecciones Peruanas Y Presenta Recomendaciones Para La Segunda Vuelta
La delegación de observadores conjunta Instituto Nacional Demócrata (NDI)/ Centro Carter expresó su admiración por la forma en que se llevaron a cabo las elecciones nacionales en el Perú este Domingo, señalando que los peruanos han demostrado un compromiso sólido para unas elecciones verdaderamente democráticas.  


March 9, 2001
NDI-Carter Center Observers Applaud Peru's Progress Toward Credible Elections
March 9, 2001 Peru's interim government has established the necessary conditions for a free, transparent and legitimate election, according to a team of election observers from the National Democratic Institute and The Carter Center who visited Lima this week to assess the election process and offer recommendations.  


March 8, 2001
Carter Center and Atlanta Francophone Consulates Host Human Rights and Democracy Conference
General Amadou Toumani Touré, the former president of Mali who helped topple a dictator and then stepped down in favor of an elected president, will give the keynote address at the Francophonie 2001: Global Challenges of Strengthening Democracy and Human Rights conference on April 2, 2001, at The Carter Center.  


Feb. 13, 2001
Carter Center Auction Raises a Record $1.28 Million
This year's Carter Center auction in Crested Butte, Colo., raised $1.28 million, more than doubling last year's proceeds.  


Feb. 8, 2001
Carter Center Urges Albanian Parties to Cooperate on Elections
A Carter Center delegation that visited Albania last week has urged the major political parties and new parties to cooperate to resolve outstanding disputes about preparations for the June 2001 parliamentary elections.  


Jan. 26, 2001
La Delegacion Concluye que se Han Establecido en el Peru las Condiciones para Organizar Elecciones Genuinamente Democratica, pero el


Jan. 26, 2001
Conditions for Democratic Elections Have Been Established in Peru, but Challenges Remain (PDF)


Jan. 23, 2001
Carter Center to Observe Guyana Elections
The Carter Center announced today it will observe Guyana's Parliamentary elections scheduled for March 19, 2001.


Jan. 17, 2001
UNDP Official Appointed as Director for Carter Center Global Development Initiative
Edmund J. Cain, a career officer for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has been appointed as director for the Carter Center's Global Development Initiative (GDI). 


Nov. 3, 2000
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Supports International Task Force for Disease Eradication
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has provided a $741,000 grant for the reactivation of the International Task Force for Disease Eradication (ITFDE). Based at The Carter Center in Atlanta, the ITFDE will evaluate the most likely disease candidates for eradication, with suggestions on research that could increase opportunities for eradicating and controlling selected diseases.  


Oct. 25, 2000
Declaracion pre-electoral sobre las elecciones en Nicaragua, octubre de 25 del 2000
El Centro Carter ha seguido de cerca el desarrollo de los procesos electorales en Nicaragua desde 1989, incluyendo la reforma de la ley electoral EN enero del 2000 y la subsiguiente reorganización del Consejo Supremo Electoral (CSE).  


Oct. 12 2000
Former First Lady Issues Statement on Death Penalty, Speaks to ABA Conference
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter today issued the following statement in conjunction with a luncheon speech at The Carter Center before lawyers, judges, and policymakers gathered for the American Bar Association (ABA) conference  

July 28, 2000
Un Anuncio de Presidente Carter Antes de las Elecciones de 30 Jul 2000 en Venezuela
Es un honor para Rosalynn y para mí estar aquí representando al Consejo de Presidentes y Primer Ministros de las Américas, acompañados por el ex-presidente de Costa Rica Rodrigo Carazo y el ex-presidente de Uruguay Luis Alberto Lacalle en un momento tan importante en la historia de Venezuela. 

 
Oct. 21, 1999
Carter Center Receives $30 Million for Blindness Prevention
The Carter Center announced today that it has received the largest project-specific cash grants in its history - totaling nearly $30 million over the next ten years – from the Lions Clubs International Foundation and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. 


Aug. 20, 1999
Carter Center Finds Strong Turnout and Party Support for Voter Registration in Mozambique
A Carter Center delegation in Mozambique to observe the voter registration process found high rates of turnout, especially among women, and reported that both major political parties appear to be satisfied with the process to date. The 13-member delegation, which spent 10 days in Mozambique to assess the registration process, issued a short report summarizing their findings.  


March 1, 1999
Postelection Statement on Nigeria Elections, March 1, 1999
The Carter Center and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) offer this statement on the February 27 presidential election in Nigeria, to supplement the preliminary statement of February 28.  
 
Feb. 22, 1999
Statement of the NDI/Carter Center on Election Assessment Delegation to Nigeria
The Carter Center and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) were pleased to observe the peaceful conduct of the February 20 elections for the Senate and House of Representatives, and we reaffirm our strong support for the transition process in Nigeria.  
 
Jan. 15, 1999
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter Leads Carter Center/NDI Election Assessment Mission
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will visit Nigeria Jan. 19-22 for meetings with Nigerian Head of State General Abulsalami Abubakar, election officials, party leaders, and others as part of a joint election assessment mission by The Carter Center and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI). 


Jan. 14, 1999
Postelection Statement on China Township Elections, Jan. 14, 1999
At the invitation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples' Congress (NPC) of the People's Republic of China, an eight-person delegation from The Carter Center observed direct elections for township people's congress (TPC) representatives and indirect elections for township government officials in Chongqing municipality in southwest China between January 8-13, 1999.  
 
Sept. 17, 1998
"A Conversation with Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter" Kicks Off the 98/99 Season of "Conversations at the Carter Center"
Former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will participate in a sold-out, open forum at The Carter Center on Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, from 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. President and Mrs. Carter will discuss the work they have done in the past year through The Carter Center and engage in a Q&A session with audience members. Tickets for this popular event have been sold-out for weeks. 


Nov. 15, 1996
Postelection Statement on Nicaragua Elections, Nov. 15, 1996
The Carter Center's electoral observation mission to Nicaragua wishes to express its admiration for the peaceful and civic way in which the people and political parties of Nicaragua have participated in all phases of the vote count process since the Oct. 20 national elections.    
 
June 26, 1996
Carter and Betancur to Lead NDI/Council Delegation to Observe Elections in the Dominican Republic
An international observer delegation sponsored by the Council of Freely Elected Heads of Government, based at the Carter Center, and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) will arrive in Santo Domingo on Thursday, June 27, to observe the June 30 second round presidential election.  
 
May 10, 1996
NDI/Council International Election Observation Delegation Arrives in the Dominican Republic
An international election observer delegation organized by the Council of Freely Elected Heads of Government, based at The Carter Center, and the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) will arrive in Santo Domingo on Sunday, May 12, to begin preparations for observing the May 16 presidential election.  
 
April 8, 1996
A Discussion on the Stigma of Mental Illness with Rosalynn Carter, Rod Steiger, and Kathy Cronkite
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter; Academy-award winning actor Rod Steiger; and author Kathy Cronkite, daughter of Walter Cronkite, will participate in an open forum at The Carter Center on Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m..  
 
Jan. 28, 1996
NDI/Carter Center Continue Monitoring; Recommend Publishing Full Results for Review
This second post-election statement to the public on behalf of the National Democratic Institutes for International Affairs (NDI) and The Carter Center is based on the continuing joint effort by the two organizations to monitor the tabulation of results and disposition of complaints that have arisen. 
 
June 1, 1995
Statement from Former President Jimmy Carter on Extension of Sudanese Cease-Fire
I commend the Sudanese People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and the South Sudan Independence Movement (SSIM) for their decisions to extend the cease-fire in Sudan for another two months.