For more than 35 years, The Carter Center has worked in the public eye and behind the scenes to help bring an end to conflicts across the globe. Get an inside look at how the Center’s conflict resolution team goes about its work in places like

Harmonizing Religion and Human Rights

Dec 6th, 2018 1h 18m

To mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a panel of religious leaders explore what the scriptures of some of the world’s major religions have to say about human rights. How can we align religious life with huma

Seeing a Vibrant Future

Oct 19th, 2018 1h 20m

Trachoma is a leading cause of blindness, yet it is easily prevented. For 20 years, The Carter Center has helped lead the charge against trachoma, but we are not alone. Hear what the Center, the International Trachoma Initiative, and other part

A Conversation with the Carters (Sept. 11, 2018)

Sep 12th, 2018 1h 3m

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter discuss how the Center wages peace and fights disease to build hope for millions around the world and take questions.

Liberia Looks to the Future

Apr 13th, 2018 1h 19m

Liberian democracy took an important step forward in late 2017 when citizens elected a new president to replace Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, who voluntarily stepped down when her term expired. Several Carter Center programs joined forces to help supp

Project Zero

Oct 25th, 2017 1h 7m

Introducing two 360° virtual-reality videos from HuffPost’s “Project Zero,” which documents neglected tropical diseases, including the Carter Center’s work on river blindness and lymphatic filariasis in Nigeria. A panel discusses the challenges

The Rise of Islamophobia

Sep 27th, 2017 1h 12m

Islamophobia and violent extremism are inextricably linked. As Islamophobia continues to grip much of the Western world, join us in discussing the effects of stigmatizing Muslims and learn more about what The Carter Center and others are doing

A Conversation with the Carters (Sept. 12, 2017)

Sep 13th, 2017 1h 1m

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter discuss recent Carter Center peace and health initiatives around the world, and take your questions about issues big and small.

Waging Peace in Turbulent Times

Apr 7th, 2017 1h 1m

From Latin America to Africa to the Middle East, The Carter Center is making behind-the-scenes and forward-facing contributions to peace. Hear from two of our directors – Hrair Balian of the Conflict Resolution Program and Jennie Lincoln of the

Countdown to Zero: Defeating Disease

Jan 12th, 2017 1h 1m

In the poorest parts of the world, people still suffer from diseases that have long since disappeared from more prosperous areas. The Carter Center has worked for decades to combat these neglected diseases and is now very close to eradicating o

Observing U.S. Elections

Oct 14th, 2016 1h 9m

The Carter Center does not monitor U.S. elections, but it recently conducted a state-by-state research project to determine just how possible it is to observe U.S. elections. Can nonpartisan U.S. or international groups observe elections? What

A Conversation with the Carters (Sept. 13, 2016)

Sep 14th, 2016 1h

Words Matter: Talking About Mental Health

Apr 22nd, 2016 1h 3m

One simple way we can help people dealing with mental illness is by choosing our words with care. How we speak and write about mental illness can help either reinforce or break down stereotypes. The Carter Center has long worked to reduce stigm

The Power of Information

Mar 16th, 2016 1h 20m

Without information, it is almost impossible to ensure your rights are protected, improve your economic situation, or make your voice heard. The Carter Center is helping empower a group who often has a hard time getting information: women. Lear

Stories from 100 Elections

Dec 3rd, 2015 1h 4m

In 2015, The Carter Center conducted its 100th election observation mission. Over the years, our staff have watched jubilant voters cast their first ballots; met with dictators who were sure they would be re-elected, but lost; and watched elect

Syria: In Search of Solutions

Oct 14th, 2015 1h 15m

Syria's civil war has been raging for four-plus years, killing over 200,000. Hear what The Carter Center is doing to help Syria, from holding consultations with key players to discussing a possible political transition to operating an innovativ

A Conversation with the Carters (Sept. 15, 2015)

Sep 16th, 2015 1h 3m

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter discuss current events and the Carter Center's peace and health initiatives around the world.

Simple Measures, Big Results

Apr 10th, 2015 1h 1m

Kelly Callahan, director of the Center's Trachoma Control Program, is joined by Jim Ervin, past international president of the Lions Clubs International Association, a key supporter of the Center's efforts to prevent disease, for a conversation

Peace in Liberia, 10 Years Later

Mar 11th, 2015 1h 26m

This event explores Liberia's progress and setbacks toward a sustainable peace after its 14-year civil war, including the impact of the Ebola crisis on recovery. The Carter Center has worked in Liberia for more than two decades, observing elect

Combating Violence and Discrimination Against Women and Girls

Feb 11th, 2015 1h 19m

Combating Violence Against Women and Girls and Advancing Peace: Three of the participants in the Carter Center's Human Rights Defenders Forum join former U.S. President Jimmy Carter for adiscussion about protecting the rights of women and g

Building a Lasting Peace: Where Are the Women?

Nov 6th, 2014 1h 32m

The Elders along with women peace builders explore what can be done to prevent conflicts, combat cultural norms, and ensure women are part of peace-making efforts. This event promotes the recommendation on women's role in peace building set

China Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections

Oct 17th, 2014 1h 3m

Presented in partnership with the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, this discussion features a keynote address by President Jimmy Carter, followed by a Q&A moderated by Steve Orlins, committee president.

A Conversation with the Carters

Sep 17th, 2014 1h 23m

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter discuss recent Carter Center peace and health initiatives around the world.

Search for Identity: Reflections on Human Rights Abuses During Argentina's "Dirty War"

Jul 17th, 2014 1h 35m

Thousands of individuals were arrested, tortured, and killed during Argentina's "Dirty War," which then U.S. President Jimmy Carter protested bywithdrawing U.S. economic and military support. Starting with the 45-minute documentary "Las Abu

Neglected Tropical Diseases and Bringing Up the Bottom Billion

Apr 11th, 2014 1h 33m

Neglected tropical diseases afflict some of the world's most isolated communities. Yet they are not as obscure as many people think – the blinding bacterial disease trachoma existed in the United States and Europe until the early-20th centu