Former US President Jimmy Carter dives into three unexpected reasons why the mistreatment of women and girls continues around the world.
President Jimmy Carter speaks at TEDWomen2015 – Momentum, Session 4, May 28, 2015, Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, California, USA. Photo: Marla Aufmuth/TED
Today’s TED Talk is from former President Jimmy Carter. With his signature resolve, former US President Jimmy Carter dives into three unexpected reasons why the mistreatment of women and girls continues in so many manifestations in so many parts of the world, both developed and developing. The final reason he gives? “In general, men don’t give a damn.”
Watch and listen to President Carter’s TED Talk HERE.
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Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development. His full bio can be found HERE.
