WASHINGTON, DC (December 30, 2024) – The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) mourns the passing of President Jimmy Carter, a leader whose life and legacy embody a deep commitment to dignity and human flourishing. President Carter’s tireless efforts to improve the well-being of people around the world, particularly his focus on combating sexual exploitation, will continue to inspire generations to come.
“We are grateful for President Carter’s leadership and dedication to challenge the narrative around prostitution as a ‘profession’ while advocating for holding sex buyers accountable instead of those being exploited,” said Marcel van der Watt, president of the National Center on Sexual Exploitation. “This approach, rooted in justice and compassion, treats purchasing and profiting from sexual exploitation as serious crimes, rather than penalizing the victims. These principles have been a guiding force in our work and a cornerstone of his enduring legacy.”
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Carter family and The Carter Center and remain honored to continue advancing our shared goals in this fight. President Carter’s legacy calls us to work tirelessly toward a world where every individual is respected, protected, and free from sexual abuse and exploitation.”
The Carter Center recently spoke at NCOSE’s CESE Global Summit to address the dangers of decriminalizing prostitution.
About National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE)
Founded in 1962, the National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is the leading national non-partisan organization exposing the links between all forms of sexual exploitation such as child sexual abuse, prostitution, sex trafficking and the public health harms of pornography. https://endsexualexploitation.org/
