The Carter Center
Waging peace, fighting disease, and building hope worldwide since 1982. https://www.cartercenter.org
The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. While the program agenda may change, The Carter Center is guided by five principles:
*The Center emphasizes action and results. Based on careful research
06/12/2026
This morning, we welcomed our Board of Councilors and their guests for the second meeting of the year. Highlights included updates on using digital microscopes for river blindness elimination in Ethiopia, our China Focus Initiative work with Emory University, and impressive stories told through videos by our Communications team. We’re thankful for our Board of Councilors' support!
06/10/2026
Activists from around the world gathered in Brussels, Belgium, last week to attend the Carter Center's Human Rights Defenders Forum, which provides participants with a safe space to share experiences, build solidarity, and strategize on advancing human rights in their own countries and beyond.
06/02/2026
In a preliminary statement, The Carter Center commended Colombian electoral authorities for a well-organized and peaceful presidential election on May 31 and urged respect for the election process in the days and weeks ahead.
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Registraduría Nacional del Estado Civil de Colombia
Carter Center Urges Respect for Process as Colombian Presidential Election Results are Finalized ATLANTA (June 2, 2026) — In a preliminary statement released today, The Carter Center commended Colombian electoral authorities for a well-organized and peaceful presidential election on May 31and urged respect for the election process in the days and weeks ahead.
What can Northern Ireland teach us about healing a divided America? Rethinking Conflict and The Carter Center took U.S. faith and civic leaders to Belfast to find out.
05/29/2026
Last week, we marked a major milestone at the 30th Annual Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum, bringing together leaders, advocates, and storytellers committed to advancing mental health and caregiving. From powerful conversations with voices like Patrick J. Kennedy and a moving storytelling session with filmmaker Gita Pullapilly to inspiring music from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and a discussion with Marcel Foster on the role the arts play in well-being, the day highlighted the power of connection and shared experience. Thank you to everyone who attended!
Human rights defenders challenge all kinds of injustices around the world. We help create safe spaces for them so they can strategize and make an even bigger impact.
05/28/2026
As Atlanta plays host to the world’s biggest sporting event, you can join us on June 3 at The Carter Center! Leaders from Atlanta United FC and Soccer in the Streets will explore how sports can help build peace and community at home and around the globe. For more information: bit.ly/4ulQWa5
05/28/2026
Peru headed into its 2026 election amid deep polarization and low trust. In this Q&A, the Carter Center's Jonathan Stonestreet talked about what the Center saw in the first round and what our experts will be looking for in the June 7 runoff.
Peru’s 2026 Election: What The Carter Center Observed A Carter Center expert discusses Peru's 2026 election and the democratic challenges ahead of a June 7 runoff.
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