Carter praises Irish dedication to human rights

Ireland is the strongest voice for human rights within the EU, former US president Jimmy Carter said today.

Tue, 19 Jun, 2007 - 15:31

Ireland is the strongest voice for human rights within the EU, former US president Jimmy Carter said today.

The 2002 Nobel Peace Prize winner today received €600,000 in aid from the Irish Government for his global foundation which monitors elections in world trouble spots.

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