Video Trip Notes: Jason Carter from Myanmar's Elections
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Channel: The Carter Center · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism
The people of Myanmar took a major step in moving their country toward democratic rule, turning out in large numbers to cast their ballots in November 2015 elections. On election day, The Carter Center deployed more than 50 impartial observers who visited polling stations in every state and region of the country to report on the quality of the elections, which were held in an orderly and peaceful manner. Jason Carter, chairman of the Carter Center’s Board of Trustees, co-led the election delegation to Myanmar. He reflects on the country’s transformation in this video diary from Yangon. Learn more about the Center's Democracy Program: http://www.cartercenter.org/peace/democracy/index.html See where the Center has observed elections: http://www.cartercenter.org/peace/democracy/observed.html Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter in partnership with Emory University, The Carter Center is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. The Center wages peace, fights disease, and builds hope worldwide.
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