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Conversations at The Carter Center Conversations at The Carter Center brings you up close with Carter Center experts and special guests to discuss the issues that shape your world. Following their conversation, panelists also take questions from the audience. All Conversations are webcast live and archived for future viewing.The 2008-2009 series includes:
- An evening with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
- A discussion on how the next U.S. administration can repair the country's human rights record
- A dialogue on the Carter Center's efforts to make Guinea worm the first parasitic disease to be eradicated in human history
- An examination of what it takes for an election to meet international standards
- A look at the nature of mental illnesses and misconceptions faced by those affected
All Conversations events are held at the Carter Center's Ivan Allen Pavilion. Tickets and RSVPs are available online only. Please note RSVP start-dates below. A Conversation with the CartersTuesday, September 23, 2008, 7-8:30 p.m. Tickets for this event are no longer available.Please join us by live webcast if you were unable to purchase a ticket to attend.
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will discuss current initiatives at The Carter Center and their recent activities. This event will be moderated by Carter Center CEO Dr. John Hardman.
Restoring Rights and Rules: A New Human Rights Agenda for
the United StatesWednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, 7-8:30 p.m.
Reservation required.
The U.S. human rights record has been greatly tarnished by Guantanamo Bay, Abu Ghraib, and other events during recent years. Join human rights defenders from around the world and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter as they discuss how the next administration can restore the reputation of the United States on human rights. Make free reservations here approximately one month before program. Panelists to be announced.
Zeroing In On Guinea Worm DiseaseThursday, January 15, 2009, 7-8:30 p.m.
Reservation required.Guinea worm, a debilitating disease that causes severe pain and economic hardship and once plagued millions of people in Africa and Asia, is poised to be the first parasitic disease eradicated in human history. Since 1986, The Carter Center has spearheaded the international Guinea worm eradication campaign. A panel of experts will discuss the journey toward this amazing public health achievement and the strategy to reach zero cases of the disease. Make free reservations here approximately one month before program. Panelists to be announced.
Beyond Free and Fair
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, 7-8:30 p.m.
Reservation required.
Hear from leaders of international election observation organizations as they discuss witnessing elections in countries emerging from warfare or under threat of new conflict. Recent and upcoming election projects will be analyzed as well as emerging standards for credible elections, a project spearheaded by The Carter Center. Panelists include Ammar Dwaik; former chief electoral officer, Palestinian Central Election Commission; Ambassador Christian Strohal, permanent representative of Austria to the United Nations and specialized agencies in Geneva, and former director of the Office of Democratic Institutions and Human Rights; and Denis Kadima, executive director of the Electoral Institute of South Africa. Make free reservations online approximately one month before program.
Mental Illnesses: Myths and Realities Thursday, April 16, 2009, 7-8:30 p.m.
Webcast only.Mental illnesses are shrouded in mystery and misconception, which can lead to stigma and discrimination toward those affected. A panel of experts will discuss the nature of mental illnesses, who gets them, and what everyone can do about a problem that impacts one in four Americans each year. This event will also explore the realities of people living successfully with mental illnesses. Watch the event live online. Panelists to be announced.
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Conversations broadcast partner:
A different Conversations at The Carter Center airs each Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. on Atlanta Interfaith Broadcasters (AIB). AIB can be viewed throughout Atlanta on Comcast – Channel 5.
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