Carter Center News: July 2014

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In Ethiopia, We Handle Trachoma Directly “It is hard to ignore the groups of older ladies huddled under trees, nearly blinded by trachoma and in too much pain to contribute to their family life. But we know that we do not have to look at this suffering and avert our eyes. We can do something about it.” Read the blog post » New Tool Improves Access to Information and Government Transparency A new, Carter Center-developed tool evaluates how well public administrations around the world can respond to requests for information and identifies next steps to improve transparency. Watch the video » July 16 Webcast: Human Rights Abuses During Argentina's Dirty War We invite you to watch a special webcast of the documentary film "Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and the Search for Identity." An expert panel discussion led by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will follow the screening. Watch the live webcast, July 16, 7 p.m. EDT » (The playback will be posted in our video archive one week later.) Q & A with a Guinea worm worker in South Sudan » As manager of a case containment center in South Sudan, Antonella Lomong'o is on the front lines in the fight to eradicate Guinea worm disease » Carter Center to observe Tunisia's national elections » Al Jazeera profiles Guinea worm health heroes in 'How to Slay a Dragon' » Donate Now » Forward to a Friend » A friend sent this email? Subscribe Now »

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