Upcoming Events
From Ancestral Trauma to Program Sovereignty
Hosted by the Center’s Human Rights Program in collaboration with Emory University’s Master’s in Development Practice
Tuesday, Nov. 15
1 p.m. ET
This conversation will explore what it means to work for and with people (and communities) who have shared identities and collective memories of overcoming systematic oppression. This conversation will focus on the African American experience of overcoming 400 years of brutality and how present-day descendants of slaves are intentionally building institutions and programs for African Americans to continue to live into dignity, honor, and self-determination.
Healing: Our Path from Mental Illness to Mental Health by Dr. Tom Insel
Hosted by the Carter Center Mental Health program and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
Tuesday, Nov. 15
7:00 p.m. ET
The Carter Center Mental Health program, in partnership with the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and ACappella Books, welcomes psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Tom Insel for a discussion of his book. “In this essential book, one of our most visionary leaders reveals that the solution demands a holistic approach. By reframing the mental health crisis as an opportunity for social justice, hopefully Tom Insel’s ideas will bring about long-needed progress toward a more inclusive, more compassionate, and healthier society. Healing is for every family dealing with a mental health issue, which today means nearly every family in the United States.” —Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.
Malaria and NTD Integration: From Silos to Synergies
Hosted by GLIDE
Tuesday, Nov. 1
10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. ET
Join the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) for their sponsored symposium held alongside the ASTMH 2022 annual meeting. This panel discussion will highlight the importance of cross-program integration to increase the efficiency of resources and operations, sustainability, and community acceptance.
Panelists include Simon Bland, CEO, GLIDE; Ngozi Erondu, Technical Director, GLIDE; Gregory Noland, RB|LF|SCH|ML Director, AtlantaThe Carter Center; Fatma Kabole, NTD Program Manager, Zanzibar; Keziah Malm, Malaria Program Manager, Ghana Health Service; Alan Brooks, Managing Partner, Bridges to Development
A Conversation on Racial Justice and White Nationalism
Hosted by the Carter Center Human Rights Program
Thursdy, Oct. 27
1 p.m. ET
This conversation will examine racial justice and white nationalism in the United States and abroad. Panelists include Deeyah Khan, an award-winning documentary filmmaker who has explored through her work how people are drawn to violent extremist movements, and Arno Michaelis, a former leader of a worldwide racist skinhead organization, a reverend of a self-declared Racial Holy War, and lead singer of the hate-metal band Centurion, which sold 20,000 CDs by the mid-nineties and is still popular with racists today.
Anatomy of a Disinformation Campaign
Hosted by the Alliance for Securing Democracy
Monday, Oct. 17
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Carter Center
As American voters prepare for Election Day, join The Carter Center, the Alliance for Securing Democracy at German Marshall Fund (ASD at GMF) and the World Affairs Council of Atlanta for “Anatomy of A Disinformation Campaign.” Bret Schafer, head of the Alliance for Securing Democracy at GMF’s information manipulation team, will present his expert research on coordinated efforts to distort perceptions and affect behavior.
From Community Outrage to Grassroots Activism
Hosted by the Carter Center Human Rights Program
Tuesday, Oct. 18
1 p.m. ET
This is the second in a series of roundtable conversations focused on Indigenous Sovereignty in the United States. How should we respond in a world where the violence of the system is not considered violent, but the resistance to that violence is always considered and punished as violence? What drives us to action and beyond words? Land Acknowledgements are all the rage, but how does one live into that discourse? This roundtable conversation will explore why #landback and #decolonzing are more than just hashtags – they are a way of life.
2022 Women’s Global Leadership Conference: Women as Change Agents
Hosted by Agnes Scott College
Thursday, Oct. 13
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Time and again, women’s leadership has been shown to be a crucial factor in improving lives, whether in education, economic development, or health. Director of International & Immigrant Affairs for the City of Atlanta, Vanessa Ibarra, joins the CEO of the Carter Center Paige Alexander on our campus to share how the leadership role in a public, non-profit organization can effect change in domestic and international arenas. This in-person event is $50 to attend.
Greetings from Ethiopia, Sudan, and Zambia
Hosted by The Carter Center
Thursday, Sept. 29
6:30-7:45 p.m.
Join us for a lively conversation with staffers in these three countries. Learn about what life is like where they work, some of the day-to-day challenges they face, and how they stay motivated to wage peace and fight disease. Moderated by Maria Saporta.
Chinese Students In America: Still Caught in the Crosshairs
Hosted by the US-China Education Trust, the Carter Center, and the US Heartland China Association
Thursday, Sept. 22
8 p.m. EST
As pandemic travel restrictions ease and international students return to American campuses, will Chinese students and scholars still be the largest international presence on campus? Will Chinese students and scholars still find themselves caught in the crosshairs of tensions between the United States and China? How are American universities navigating continuing concerns about Chinese influence and sensitive research? A group of professors and senior administrators from campuses around the US will help us understand how American universities are ensuring that Chinese students feel welcome while navigating the politics of their campus China connections.
Addressing the Religion-violence Nexus through a New Treaty on Violence Against Women
Hosted by the Carter Center Human Rights Program
Thursday, Sept. 22
11 a.m. EST US (UTC -4)
This Roundtable is set to be a powerful exposition of the tension of the opposites – where religion has proven to provide an enabling environment for violence against women and is also equally known to offer room for survivors to address experiences of victimization. Experts working in the field will deliberate on how religion operates as an enabler of violence, can serve as a potential catalyst for change, and ultimately, how a treaty to end violence against women can address the religion-violence nexus.
20th Party Congress and US Midterm Elections: Implications for U.S.-China Relations
Hosted by ICAS Trade ‘n Technology
Tuesday, Sept. 20
10 a.m. EST
Join the ICAS Trade ‘n Technology Program virtually for a hybrid expert panel discussion on the upcoming 20th Party Congress, U.S. Midterm elections, and their implications for U.S.-China relations. Yawei Liu, senior advisor on China at The Carter Center, will speak at the Institute of China-America Studies’ (ICAS) forthcoming event 20th Party Congress and U.S. Midterm Elections: Implications for U.S.-China Relations.
Faith Forward Democracy
Hosted by the Carter Center’s Conflict Resolution Program
Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022
7 p.m. ET
Our rapidly polarizing society is driving us to live among people who think, look, and pray as we do. Increasingly, we struggle to find common purpose and connection with fellow Americans. Anger and division are replacing love and unity. How can people of faith respond? Join us for a discussion with Gary Mason, a pastor and peacemaker who has spent his life working in divided societies, including in his native northern Ireland as well as in Israel and Palestine.
An Inside Look: The Impact of Behavioral Health on School Discipline
Hosted by The Carter Center and the Georgia Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
12-1:30 p.m. ET
Join our discussion for an in-depth look at the intersection of behavioral health and school discipline. We will also discuss how to access services for children and youth within your community and how to advocate for school based behavioral health services.
Presenters:
Chad Jones, Vice President of Business Operations, Viewpoint Health
Dr. Morcease Beasley, School Superintendent, Clayton County Public Schools
Caren Cloud, Legal and Policy Director, GA Appleseed
Moderated by: Becky Hudock, Senior Policy Counsel, GA Appleseed
Keeping Promises: The Indian Child Welfare Act and Indigenous Sovereignty
Hosted by the Carter Center Human Rights Program
Thursday, July 28, 2022
12 p.m. ET
The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) is a federal law that governs jurisdiction over the removal of Native American children from their families in custody, foster care, and adoption cases. Join us for a roundtable conversation with Shaun Little Horn of the Lakota People’s Law Project, who will discuss the importance of the Indian Child Welfare Act to Indigenous families and its relationship to Native American sovereignty. The conversation will detail actions you can take to ensure ICWA isn’t overturned by the Supreme Court this Fall.
Living Beyond Social Trends: Black Lives Matter
Hosted by The Forum on Human Rights
June 23, 2022
12 p.m. ET
Join our roundtable discussion to learn how we can “live beyond” social trends such as hanging a Black Lives Matter sign in our yards or homes. What are people and communities currently doing to fight and advocate for Black lives?
Guests include:
- Kristian Jones, PhD, University of Washington School of Social Work
- Lorrie King, MPH, Emory University MDP program, Director of Special Projects, Romero Institute and Lakota People’s Law Project
- Joshua Griffin, The Carter Center, moderator
The Changing Climate on Violence Against Women
Hosted by The Forum on Human Rights
June 2, 2022, 10 a.m. ET
Join us and Every Woman Treaty on Thursday, June 2, at 10 a.m. ET US (UTC -4) for a live discussion about environmental disaster and its catastrophic consequences for women and girls.
Guests include:
- Simi Kamal (Pakistan), Chairperson, Hisaar Foundation
- Lipi Rahman (Bangladesh), Executive Director and Cofounder, Badabon Sangho
- Amanda Arroyo-Cabezas (Costa Rica), Program Manager, Nosotras Women Connecting
For many women, climate change can be a direct cause of violence. The United Nations Development Program points out that in periods of prolonged drought, for example, women and girls make more frequent and longer journeys to obtain food or water, making them vulnerable to sexual assault.
Due to displacement, resource scarcity, food insecurity, and disruption of survivor services, the impact of climate change and environmental degradation exacerbates the risk of violence against women. Panelists at this webinar will discuss the consequences of climate change for violence against women and girls, and outline strategies and solutions.
Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum
May 18-19, 2022
The Carter Center Mental Health Program will host the 26th Rosalynn Carter Georgia Mental Health Forum virtually on May 18-19, 2022. The annual forum will address youth mental health, the pandemic’s impact on mental health, the progress and challenges of mental health parity in Georgia, and how state changes will impact caregivers. Mental health advocates, service providers, policymakers, parents, consumers, journalists, and the public are invited to participate.
Pandemics Squared: COVID-19 and The Shadow Pandemic of Violence Against Women
Hosted by The Forum on Human Rights
Thursday, May 12, 2022, 12 p.m. ET
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, all forms of violence against women and girls intensified. One in two women report that they or a woman they know have experienced violence since the pandemic began.
As former UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka articulates: “Widespread stay-at-home orders to curb the spread of COVID-19 potentially locked women down with their abusers, creating dangerous conditions for violence against women, often with tragic consequences.”
This shadow pandemic of violence coincided in many countries with a reduction in survivor services, partly due to operational challenges and reduced funding for law enforcement agencies and local women’s organizations. This panel will contextualize the shadow pandemic, explaining what happened, why, and how we can respond to curb violence against women and girls.
Guests include: Catherine Sealys (Saint Lucia), President, Raise Your Voice Saint Lucia, Inc.; Counselor Margaret Nigba (Liberia), Founder and Executive Director, Her Voice Liberia; Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi (Nigeria), Every Woman Founding Steering Committee Co-Chair, president of the Medical Women’s International Association. Dr. Nwadinobi will moderate the conversation.
Restoring Confidence in American Elections
Hosted by The Carter Center and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy
Friday, April 29, 9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
In 2005, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State James A. Baker III co-chaired the bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform. They understood that public confidence in elections was critical to the survival of American democracy. Now, with the U.S. facing an unprecedented crisis of confidence in our electoral processes, The Carter Center and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy are collaborating on a series of conferences looking at key election issues.
We will bring together leading experts on election administration from across the country to discuss questions on many American’s minds:
- Can a presidential election be stolen?
- What is the electoral landscape across the country?
- What do the state-level legislative changes really mean for voter access and election security?
Join us for one or all of these important livestreamed discussions.
Gene Drive Mosquitoes from Malaria Control: A New Horizon for Public Health?
Hosted by The Carter Center and Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University
Monday, April 25, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ET
Recent advances in gene drive mosquito technologies have created new possibilities for accelerating the elimination of malaria and other mosquito-transmitted diseases. But the implications of these new technologies for public health policy and practice have not been fully explored. This symposium, co-hosted by The Carter Center and the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, will bring together scientists, public health practitioners, ethicists, historians, and ministry of health officials from malaria-endemic countries to discuss issues surrounding the integration of these new technologies into malaria control programs.
100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting
Hosted by The Carter Center and the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. ET
In-person, free, and open to the public
Carter Center’s Cecil B. Day Chapel
Americans are required to pay taxes, serve on juries, get their kids vaccinated, and get licenses if they want to drive. So why not ask — or require — every American to vote? In a new book, former Connecticut Secretary of State Miles Rapoport and Washington Post political columnist E.J. Dionne advocate for universal participation in U.S. elections — which, they argue, would help create a system true to the Declaration of Independence’s aspirations of a government based on the consent of all the governed. Join the authors for a free, in-person discussion about the benefits of universal voting and how the process works in other countries, such as Australia, where it has been adopted. Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Greg Bluestein will moderate the discussion.
Finding Firmer Ground: The Role of Higher Education in U.S.-China Relations
Hosted by the Center’s China Focus and the Wilson Center’s Kissinger Institute
Thursday, April 21, 3:30 p.m. ET
Educational exchange has been a pillar of U.S.-China relations since the late 19th Century. When the two nations work together, the flow of students and scholars across the Pacific benefits both sides and advances human knowledge. When geopolitics makes exchange seem dangerous to one or both countries, academic channels are cut off and isolation increases mutual hostility. In the wake of the trade war, COVID, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the re-politicization of education in China, the purpose of higher educational exchange is now being questioned once again in both Washington and Beijing.
Please join our discussion moderated by the Center’s Yawei Liu on the history and future course of higher educational relations. The program is occasioned by the Carter Center’s publication of Finding Firmer Ground: The Role of Higher Education in U.S.-China Relations, a collection of essays by Chinese and American writers that will help leaders in both countries shape policy based on the historical lessons of their academic relations. This Webinar and report is co-sponsored by the U.S.-China National Perception Monitor.
Gaps in the International Legal Framework on Violence Against Women and Girls
Hosted by The Forum on Human Rights
Thursday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. ET
The first in a collaborative series with the Every Woman Treaty organization that will address issues around violence against women and girls and call for a new global treaty to end this violence. Guests include: Francisco Rivera, (Puerto Rico), human rights attorney, law professor, founding director of the International Human Rights Clinic at Santa Clara University; Gladys Mbuyah (Cameroon), Cameroon National President, International Federation of Women Lawyers; Kirthi Jayamkumar (India) Activist, Laywer, Feminist, The Gender and Security Project.
How the Chinese Public Views Russia’s War in Ukraine
Hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies
Tuesday, April 19, 11 a.m. ET
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has fueled debates within China on how Beijing should respond and whether China should aid Russia. As Xi continues to stand by Putin, does the Chinese public support their leader’s decision? How do Chinese citizens view the conflict in Ukraine? A recent survey conducted by the Carter Center China Focus sheds insight into Chinese public opinion on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Please join the CSIS Freeman Chair in China Studies and China Power Project for a discussion on the key takeaways from the Carter Center’s study and what this indicates about the Chinese public perspective on China-Russian relations in the face of events in Ukraine. The discussion will feature remarks by Dr. Yawei Liu, Senior Advisor for China Focus at the Carter Center, and Michael Cerny, Associate Editor at The Carter Center, who will provide a summary of the survey and related report findings. This event will be co-moderated by Jude Blanchette, Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS, and Dr. Bonny Lin, director of the China Power Project and senior fellow for Asian security at CSIS.
The Role of Art in Peacebuilding and Women’s Empowerment
Hosted by The Forum on Human Rights
Wednesday, April 13, 12 p.m. ET
Join us on Wednesday, April 13, at 12 p.m. ET US (UTC -4) for this live conversation to learn how artists and peacemakers are confronting corporate appropriation of Amazigh art in Morocco.
Guests:
- Houda Abadi, Transformative Peace
- Khadija El Barkaoui, Coelle Global
- Souad Laghssais, Rchima Design
- Karin Ryan, The Carter Center (moderator)
Music, poetry, graphic and cultural art play a vital role in community cohesion and well-being. Art is employed for social uplift, providing a vital entry point for women into the economy, and is also exploited by violent actors to foment conflict. The program will explores this topic and also address the challenge of corporate appropriation of Amazigh art in Morocco.
A Masterclass on Overcoming Challenges: The Ethiopia Story
Hosted by The Carter Center
Friday, April 8, 8-9 a.m. ET
How do we continue to Face/Forward to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being amidst challenges to disease elimination and eradication? Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) impact more than 1 billion people worldwide, predominantly the most vulnerable. Despite cost-effective interventions that lead to elimination, challenges increase vulnerability to disease and pose barriers to the effective delivery of interventions and interruption of disease transmission. Global panelists from The Carter Center and Children’s Investment Fund Foundation will discuss Ethiopia’s unique and inspiring experience of creative implementation and philanthropy to reaching NTD endgame targets for Guinea worm disease, trachoma, river blindness, and lymphatic filariasis. Join us for rich dialogue on lessons learned and innovative solutions.
Panelists include:
- Dr. Kebede Kassaye, NTD Director, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation
- Mr. Fikre Seife, National NTD Program Team Leader, Ethiopia Federal Ministry of Health
- Dr. Zerihun Tadesse, Ethiopia Country Representative, The Carter Center
- Ms. Sarah Yerian, Sr Associate Director, Guinea Worm Eradication Program, The Carter Center
Moderator:
- Dr. Kashef Ijaz, Vice President, Health Programs, The Carter Center
The Future is Now: A Unified Approach to Mental Health
Hosted by The Carter Center
Friday, April 8, 10-11 a.m. ET
Addressing mental health is more urgent than ever. As new health, economic, sociopolitical, and environmental crises emerge, the burden of proof mental health grows and threatens our ability to recover, thrive, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Impact of COVID-19 urges us to create a future where mental health and wellbeing is a human right, services are accessible, and cross-sectoral action underlies prevention and response efforts. This session stimulates discussion on a paradigm shift to a unified approach to mental health promotion and preparedness. The panel will introduce innovations in shaping person-centered health systems and integrated workforces, driving evidence-based public policy, and leveraging financing tools for better resource prioritization and allocation. The ecosystem platform enables us to leverage the unprecedented support for mental health in a global call to action encouraging country leaders to prioritize and invest in mental health.
Panelists include:
- Dr. Mark van Ommeren, Health, Mental Health Unit, Department of Mental Health and Substance Use, WHO
- Ms. Sarah Kline, Co-Founder and CEO, United for Global Mental Health
- Dr. Ben Miller, President, Well Being Trust
- Mr. S. Benedict Dossen, Country Program Lead-Liberia, The Carter Center
- Ms. Kari Cobham, Journalist and Sr. Associate Director, The Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism & Media, The Carter Center
Moderator:
- Mr. Jimmie Briggs, Principal, Skoll Foundation
Art vs. Injustice
Hosted by the Center’s Human Rights Program
Thursday, March 24, 1 p.m. ET
Please join us at 1 p.m. ET US (UTC -4) on Thursday, March 24, to participate in a live conversation and learn how minoritized artists use their work to address women’s rights, immigration, and police violence to dismantle systemic oppression.
Guests include:
– Smoked Poets, Kashmiri Hip-Hop Artist and Street Poet
– Evgeniya Plotnikova, Russian Ceramic Artist
– ABUL3EESS, Palestinian Hip-Hop Artist
– Joshua Griffin, The Carter Center (moderator)
Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellowship Information Session
Hosted by the Center’s Mental Health Program
Wednesday, March 16, 1 p.m. ET
Join us as we answer your questions about the Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellowship and application process! Fellows, advisory board members, and staff will be on hand to answer your questions. Learn more about the fellowships here. Deadline for 2022-23 applications: April 6, 2022. Please submit any questions to CarterFellows@cartercenter.org or #CarterFellowsChat in advance, and we will have a Q&A portion.
Palestinian Civil Society Under Threat
Hosted by The Forum on Human Rights
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
11 a.m. ET (UTC -5)
The Carter Center and The Elders invite you to join a live conversation focusing international attention on the continued impact of Israel’s terrorist designation of six Palestinian civil society organizations and the need for this decision to be reversed.
Panelists include:
- Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights / The Elders (co-host)
- Stacia George, The Carter Center (co-host)
- Shawan Jabarin, Al-Haq
- Sahar Francis, Addameer
- Ubai al-Aboudi, Bisan Center
- Khaled Quzmar, Defense for Children International – Palestine
- Fouad Abu Sif, The Union of Agricultural Work Committees
- Tahrir Jaber, Union of Palestinian Women Committees
Supporting Human Rights and Confronting Violence with Poetry and Music
Hosted by the Center’s Human Rights Program
Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022
1 p.m. EST
Join us to discuss police violence, women’s rights, and immigration. This roundtable will showcase the role of street poetry in demanding change against oppressive political systems that work to keep minoritized people in an enslaved state. During our conversation, we will explore how place influences poets’ written testaments of their lived experiences and how they understand the world. You will hear how introspection and self-awareness assist poets in advocating for social change. The roundtable will serve to encourage fellow citizens to seek creative, non-violent ways to bring attention to ongoing racial injustice.
How Can We Take Partisanship out of Election Administration?
Hosted by the Center’s Democracy Program
Monday, Jan. 31, 2022
3 p.m. EST
With partisan loyalists aiming to control election administration, it’s clear that America’s antiquated system of politically affiliated election officials needs reform. Register for this expert-led discussion of new ideas that can ensure election leaders are independent, professional, and accountable.
Celebrating World NTD Day: Achieving Health Equity to End the Neglect of Poverty-related Diseases
Hosted by the World Health Organization
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022
8 a.m. EST
World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (WNTDD) will be celebrated on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. To mark this celebration, WHO is organizing a virtual event, calling on everyone to address the inequalities that characterize NTDs. WNTDD is an opportunity to re-energize the momentum to end the suffering from these 20 diseases that are caused by a variety of pathogens including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and toxins. The day provides an opportunity to strengthen our efforts to reach out to people who are unable to access prevention, treatment, and care services. This event will feature an announcement from Carter Center CEO Paige Alexander.
It Starts with Me – Creating the Beloved Community
Co-hosted by the Center’s Human Rights Program and the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Monday, Jan. 17, 2022
6:30 p.m. EST
Join us to talk about the role of art in amplifying social justice activism and gain encouragement as you seek creative and nonviolent ways to bring attention to ongoing racial injustice. At a time when our nation is increasingly polarized and violence is on the rise, there is a need for more understanding and compassion, and less arguing and condemning. The arts can overcome these barriers by touching people’s hearts and souls and can galvanize diverse groups of people to come together for the common good. Panelists include: Chelsey Richardon, educator, poet, mother; Kareem Samara, musician, composer, sound artist; Karin Ryan, The Carter Center, moderator; Josh Griffin, The Carter Center, moderator.
