The Carter Center

The Carter Center is hiring! Check out 3 of our new job postings below. ? ?·???Country Representative, Overseas Operations (Madagascar) ?·???Program Associate, Democracy/OVP ?·???Associate Director of Development, Annual Fund ? Find these positions and a full list of job postings, here: https://lnkd.in/gZsMpTz3 ? You’ll see jobs in Atlanta and our global offices in these departments: peace, health, development, communications, and overseas operations.

As we kick off 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, The Carter Center joins our partner Every Woman Treaty in calling for a measure to end violence against women by creating an?optional?protocol to #CEDAW. In his 2014 book "A Call to Action," President Carter proclaimed that the “mistreatment of women and girls is the most egregious global human rights abuse” and vowed that this would be “the highest priority for the rest of my life.” In 2023, every 10 minutes, a woman or girl was killed by a family member or partner, according to a new U.N. report out today. https://bit.ly/4go7bNh ?#NoExcuse #EVAW

#GivingTuesday is just one week away! Donate today to help us eliminate blinding trachoma in Niger. Every donation is doubled to make twice the impact this holiday season and bring hope to people in need! #EndTrachoma #DoubleYourImpact Give here: https://bit.ly/3CgdvYj

The Carter Center, World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization, USAID and other partner organizations congratulated Brazil on making important strides in the elimination of onchocerciasis during the Inter-American Conference on Onchocerciasis meeting in Brasilia, Brazil, last week. Brazil recently eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. Under the banner of the Brasil Saudável (Healthy Brazil) initiative, the country is a wonderful example of leadership in disease elimination. #BeatNTDs, #StampOutOncho Photo of Yanomami: Brazil Ministry of Health USAID Brasil Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Lions Clubs International The Task Force for Global Health, Inc.

The Carter Center Rule of Law in U.S. Elections (ARLUSE) initiative developed the short films “Power Lines” and “Voting Matters” to showcase what legal professionals can do outside of litigation to safeguard the rule of law in elections. Both films are screening virtually in film festivals this weekend. Watch here:?https://lnkd.in/gTsBC4db? https://lnkd.in/grVCHb9x Learn about ARLUSE here:? https://lnkd.in/gtJDYxmW

We’re always grateful for our interns and the important work they do! Jean Qian, a fourth-year student at Emory University, served as a Rule of Law #intern this summer and speaks about how the experience helped guide her interests in the field of law.? https://bit.ly/4i38bYO

Thank you, One Lamb Initiative and Peachtree Road United Methodist Church (PRUMC), for honoring Mrs. Carter for her mental health leadership. We were happy to host brain and behavior experts & faith leaders for the “Finding Peace of Mind Through Brain Sciences and Spiritual Practices” symposium last week.

We’re thrilled our ad campaign promoting American unity won a silver #AnthemAward! Our sports-themed campaign was chosen from more than 2,300 submissions in 34 countries and reached more than 10 million people. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fkFkwN

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s legacy in mental health, caregiving & human rights continues to inspire all of us at The Carter Center. Her life serves as a reminder that anyone can make the world a better place by showing compassion for others. On the first anniversary of her passing, our thoughts are with everyone who loved her.

Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow?órla Ryan speaks about her exploration of psychosis and schizophrenia treatment among young people in Ireland and the paths they have to recovery: “When they do get access to timely and appropriate care, they can fully recover and lead a full and healthy life.”