Carter Center News: September 2017

Good, thank you for following the work of The Carter Center to advance peace and health worldwide. We appreciate the opportunity to stay in touch with you.     RSVP Now for "The Rise of Islamophobia" 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 to help stem the tide of the dangerous and misguided anti-Muslim hatred and discrimination. RSVP Now »       Frank Richards is a Man on a Mission From Guatemala to Nigeria and beyond, Dr. Frank O. Richards Jr. has dedicated most of his adult life to freeing people from the miseries of river blindness. He has been director of the Carter Center’s River Blindness Elimination program since its inception in 1996. Read his story »       Carter Center in Latin America The Carter Center’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean stretches back to a controversial 1989 election in Panama and continues today with efforts in Colombia and Nicaragua. Program Director Jennie Lincoln explains the region’s importance to the U.S. Watch the video »       Partnership to Help Maternal and Child Health in Sudan The Carter Center is partnering with the Qatar Fund for Development to assist with a Sudanese Public Health Training Initiative, which will build the skills and training capacity of frontline health workers to meet the needs of mothers and children in rural areas. Learn more »       Kenya Supreme Court Ruling Regarding the disputed August presidential election, The Carter Center commends the Kenya Supreme Court for conducting an open and transparent judicial process, which gave all parties the opportunity to be heard and ensured due process consistent with the constitution and laws of Kenya. Learn more »       Countdown to Zero Exhibition If you're in Atlanta, we invite you to visit our special exhibition at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum. Created by the American Museum of Natural History in collaboration with The Carter Center, the exhibition highlights several global efforts to fight infections including Guinea worm disease. Learn more »     Donate Now   |   Forward   |   Subscribe   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2015-16, 94% of our spending went to our peace and health programs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, exchange, or rent your email address. Update Your Profile or Unsubscribe. The Carter Center | 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2017 All rights reserved.

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Teen Talk Newsletter - Summer/Fall 2017

Teen Talk A Quarterly Newsletter from the Center for Young Women's Health + Young Men's Health Initiative, Boston Children's Hospital | Written by the Youth Advisors, Summer/Fall 2017 The "Glocal" Challenge Every year at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School, the City of Cambridge along with Education First partners up to present a problem to CRLS students, the Glocal Challenge. The students are put into teams of four to come up with ideas with the purpose of transforming Cambridge into a more innovative city...read the full article. 100 Deadliest Days Memorial Day kicked off the beginning of summer; however, with it came what the AAA (American Automobile Association) calls the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers. The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are some of the most dangerous times to be on the road...read the full article. Saving Our Planet One Bottle at a Time Recycling (turning trash into reusable materials) is a superpower that is frequently underestimated. I personally was one to undervalue the impact recycling can make on the Earth, until I began to research the topic. One organization that is making great strides is Recycle Across America...read the full article Ask Us! Do you have a health question that you're too embarrassed to ask? Don't worry! Submit your question - we don't ask for your name or e-mail. We choose a new question to answer each week. You can look through all of our past questions and answers, too. What's New: Health Guides: Overweight and Obesity, Cystic Fibrosis, Showering, Vulvar and Vaginal Care and Cleaning, Problematic Interactive Media Use (PIMU), Sexual Health and Solid Organ Transplant (SOT) Recipients, Sexual Consent, Alopecia Areata, Dental Dams Editors: Phaedra Thomas, RN, BSN, S. Jean Emans, MD, Anna Miller, BA. Special thanks to the Boston Children's Hospital League for their generous support of the Center for Young Women's Health and the Youth Advisory Program

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RSVP Now: "The Rise of Islamophobia"

Good, please join us for the second installment of the 2017-18 Conversations at The Carter Center series. You are cordially invited to the second installment of the 2017-18 Conversations at The Carter Center series. The Rise of Islamophobia Date: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, 7-8:15 p.m. EDT Location: Cecil B. Day Chapel, The Carter Center 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 Cost: Free RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW » Islamophobia and radical extremism are inextricably linked. Find out how the negative portrayal of Muslims in the media impacts real-world events and learn more about strategic responses to Islamophobia in Europe and the U.S. Donate Now   |   Forward   |   Subscribe   |   Like Us on Facebook In FY2015-16, 94% of our spending went to our peace and health programs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will never sell, exchange, or rent your email address. Update Your Profile or Unsubscribe. The Carter Center | 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 (404) 420-5100 | www.cartercenter.org © 2017 All rights reserved.

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