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Why I believe the mistreatment of women is the number one human rights abuse

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Jimmy Carter |

TEDWomen 2015

• May 2015

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."

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."

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Jimmy Carter

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The president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, Jimmy Carter has used his post-presidency years to work for peace, teach, write and engage in global activism.

This talk was presented at an official TED conference. TED's editors chose to feature it for you.

Sign a petition to urge Amnesty International to adopt the Nordic model in tackling sexual exploitation.

Explore some of Jimmy Carter's suggested steps toward equality.