Jimmy Carter

Background

Jimmy Carter was born on 1st October 1924, and was the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. 

He dedicated his life to promoting peace, human rights, and democracy, both during and after his presidency. 

In 1978, Jimmy brokered the Camp David Accords, a historic peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, marking the first time an Arab nation recognised Israel. This agreement laid the groundwork for future Middle East peace efforts. 

After leaving office, he founded The Carter Center in 1982, focusing on conflict resolution, democracy promotion, and disease eradication. 

The Center has mediated conflicts in countries such as Ethiopia, North Korea, and Haiti, and has monitored over 100 elections in 39 countries to ensure fair democratic processes. 

In recognition of his extensive peacebuilding efforts, Jimmy was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his “decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.” 

In 2007, Jimmy co-founded The Elders, a group of global leaders working together for peace and human rights. He also played a key role in mediating conflicts and promoting health initiatives worldwide, including efforts to eradicate diseases like Guinea worm. 

Jimmy Carter’s unwavering commitment to peace and humanitarianism has left an enduring legacy on the global stage.