Carter Center

The Carter Center is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. In partnership with Emory Univeristy, the Center promotes the dissemination of models, lessons, and best practices for democratic governance and makes such information available to emerging democracies and regional organizations around the world. The goal is to empower those in transitioning countries who are trying to build stronger democratic institutions and practices. In 2008, the Carter Center convened an international conference calling for recognizition of the public's right to access information.