Rosalynn Carter, the wife of Jimmy Carter, USA’s 39th president, passed away on November 19 at the age of 96. The former US first lady was well-known as a mental health advocate and humanitarian. She advised, guided and assisted her husband in his presidential duties. She worked towards bringing about reforms in society and fought for women’s rights. The couple founded the Carter Center, a non-governmental organisation in Atlanta, USA, that promotes peace and welfare and provides mental and physical healthcare support to people in 80 countries. Rosalynn Carter attended cabinet and international meetings, participated in various political discussions and played a vital role in numerous initiatives undertaken during her spouse’s presidential tenure.