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Liberia Looks to the Future

Liberian democracy took an important step forward in late 2017 when, for the first time in 70 years, its citizens saw power transfer from one democratically elected president to the next. Several Carter Center programs joined forces to help support a peaceful transition, and though the process was at times rocky, peace prevailed. Learn more about this historic election, the Carter Center’s long-term programming in Liberia — including mental health, justice, and access to information efforts — and what the future may hold for Africa’s oldest republic.

Learn more about the Carter Center's work in Liberia:
Democracy Program:
https://www.cartercenter.org/peace/democracy/index.html
Access to Justice Project:
https://www.cartercenter.org/peace/conflict_resolution/access-to-justice/index.html
Access to Information Program:
https://www.cartercenter.org/peace/ati/index.html
Mental Health Program:
https://www.cartercenter.org/health/mental_health/index.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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