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CARTER
CENTER ANNOUNCES FIELD OFFICE IN RAMALLAH TO SUPPORT PALESTINIAN DEMOCRACY
AND HUMAN RIGHTS (MaximsNews.com,
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UNITED NATIONS - / www.MaximsNews.com@U.N./
- 15 May 2007 –
The
Carter Center announced last week that it is reinvigorating its presence in
the Palestinian Territories in support of peace for Israel, justice for the
Palestinians, and the emergence of a viable, democratic Palestinian state.
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Former
U.S. President Jimmy Carter and The Carter Center have long been committed
to peace between Israel and the Palestinian people and the advancement of
democracy and human rights in Palestine.
With
strong support from President Carter, the Center will maintain a field
presence to closely monitor political developments on the ground, publish
periodic reports on critical issues of democratic development in the
territories, and work with local partners on human rights and democracy
activities.
President
Carter led missions to observe Palestinian elections held in 1996, 2005, and
2006.
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The
Carter Center also announced that Scott Custer, formerly with the United Nations
Relief and Works Agency, will be the field director of the Ramallah office.
The
Carter Center celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2007.
An
NGO, The Carter Center has helped to improve life for people in some 65
countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and
economic opportunity; preventing diseases; improving mental health care; and
teaching farmers in developing nations to increase crop production.
The
Carter Center was
Founded
in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, the Carter
Center is in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health
worldwide.
For
further information in Ramallah: Scott Custer 972-54-735-9181 or in Atlanta:
Deborah Hakes (404) 420-5124
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