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This weekend is the perfect time to check out the new Tiny Door at the Carter Presidential Center! We love that it honors President and Mrs. Carter with peanuts, roses, and a beautiful butterfly. Thank you, Tiny Doors ATL!

The “Human Rights from a Gender Perspective” training course developed by The Carter Center with Ministerio de Seguridad Pública and Embajada de Estados Unidos en Costa Rica launched this week at Academia Nacional de Policía - Francisco J. Orlich in . It will be a graduation requirement moving forward, ensuring gender sensitization for all officers.

Yesterday’s UEFA Euro and Copa América soccer finals are the talk of the sports world.

You might not think so at first, but sports and democracy actually have a lot in common. As soccer fans, we may cheer for opposing teams, but we all love the game. And as Americans, we may root for different politicians or parties, but we all love America.

See our new ad with McCain Institute in the newest issue of Sports Illustrated, the 70th Anniversary issue – out now!

The Carter Center is partnering with the Multifaith Initiative to End Mass Incarceration to host a Human Rights Roundtable on July 22. Commemorating the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer—a major turning point in the civil rights movement—this convening of faith leaders, justice-impacted people, academics, and activists will address the moral and ethical crisis surrounding public safety and the criminal legal system in the Deep South. Use the QR code for more information and to join the waitlist.

End Mass Incarceration GA Network

We offer our immense thanks to the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation for supporting a powerful mix of strategic planning and connection with The Carter Center’s mental health program and our partners in Georgia and Montana. Together, at the beautiful West Creek Ranch, we outlined strategies for how to advance access to mental health care and strengthen national policies.

We're proud to support the work you're doing in to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), Rainbo Initiative! Your dedication and progress towards eliminating SGBV inspire us.

Helping countries control or eliminate diseases when they’re in the midst of armed conflict is never easy, but that’s the reality in many places where The Carter Center operates. We spoke with heads of three of our country offices about these challenges. bit.ly/3WksfMf

Congratulations to our new class of Rosalynn Carter Fellows for Mental Health Journalism! These 9 Carter Fellows will report on a wide range of mental health topics to help reduce stigma and drive change in their communities. Learn more about them here: bit.ly/3W1udAF

Thanks for sharing these great pictures, City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department! We’re proud of the work you’re doing and happy that Atlanta is part of our Inform Women, Transform Lives campaign!

“We believe we can help forge a better path for American democracy than what we’ve seen in recent years.” – Barbara Smith, VP Peace Programs

Learn how we’re preparing for the U.S. election, including by working to increase trust in the election system: bit.ly/45XS20N

captures a particularly sweet moment: , 7/7/77, President Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter celebrated their first wedding anniversary in the White House-- & their 31st-- with a private lunch on the patio.

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The Carter Center wishes you a safe and happy 4th of July!

We’re thrilled Carter Center Weekend raised more than $2.8 million in donations and auction sales, helping our mission of waging peace and combating disease. The highest bid was $1 million for President Carter’s artist tools and a signed giclée print. bit.ly/4ckABtQ

Congrats to the 21 graduates of our training of trainers course on Human Rights from a Gender Perspective in the Police Forces, done in partnership with the Ministry of Public Security in . The grads will train 120 recruits at the National Police Academy, the first to take a mandatory gender-sensitivity course.

U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Intl Narcotics & Law Enforcement (INL)

The Carter Center celebrates love, diversity, and equality this Pride Month. Happy !

Our Carter Center Weekend auction is just a few days away! Celebrate “The Greatest” by bidding on this collection of Muhammad Ali memorabilia, including an inspirational poster, signed copy of “Muhammad Ali in Perspective,” which details President Carter’s meeting with Ali at the White House, and a photograph of Ali with President Carter’s mother, Miss Lillian.
See more memorabilia here: bit.ly/cartercenterweekend

Our Carter Center Weekend auction wouldn’t be complete without items inspired by President Carter’s love for peanuts! This collection includes a record, scarf, and “I’m nuts about Jimmy” bumper sticker. See more memorabilia here: bit.ly/cartercenterweekend

The Carter Center celebrates , which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. We must continue to work for equality and justice for everyone.

This painting commemorating President & Mrs. Carter’s great love for each other is just one item you can bid on at the auction. Sherri Richards painted this from a picture her husband, our own Dr. Frank Richards, took in Ethiopia. bit.ly/cartercenterweekend

Happy ! We send our heartfelt thanks to fathers and father figures across the world for all they do.

Congratulations to our team in the DRC for an eventful mining week, including the launch of their new Climate and Environmental Justice Initiative. For 15 years, Congo Mines has been advancing transparency and accountability in the extractive sector through strong partnerships with the government and civil society organizations. We are excited to see the next phase of their work in advocating for the rights of the Congolese people!

We were honored to host HE Madam Boakai, First Lady of Liberia, and local Liberian advocates at The Carter Center to discuss our mutual efforts to advance mental health and empower women, girls and youth across the nation.

Carter Center Weekend gets underway in just a couple of weeks! You don’t have to attend in person to join in the auction fun. Browse our catalogs filled with all kinds of presidential memorabilia here: bit.ly/cartercenterweekend

The Carter Center Peace Program’s Africa Regional Retreat wrapped up today. It was a productive time spent learning from one another, exploring new ideas, and discussing strategy for our African programs. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the experience memorable!

On this 80th Anniversary of D-Day we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. President Carter placed flowers at the grave of an American GI at Omaha Beach in Normandy on 1/5/78. NAID 177475

While in Zambia, Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander and Vice President of Peace Programs Barbara Smith had the honor of meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to discuss engagement of women and youth and the President’s policy agenda.

Our fall internship deadline is quickly approaching! Interns have been a valued part of our team for 40 years and work in peace, health, and operations. Learn more and submit your application here: bit.ly/3aqbGtH

Our peach trees are in bloom at The Carter Center. We hope you have a peachy weekend!

We're thrilled to celebrate the success of our mental health parity campaign in Georgia and honor Rosalynn Carter for her unwavering dedication to mental health advocacy. Together, we're building a more equitable future for all.

Read Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander’s blog post: bit.ly/3X5YhgC

Today we remember those who paid the ultimate price to defend freedom and human rights, and we stand in solidarity with those they left behind.