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AI INDEX: POL 30/013/2004 25 February 2004 |
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Media Advisory
AI Index: POL 30/013/2004 (Public)
News Service No: 043
25 February 2004
Amnesty International launches campaign to stop violence against women: Invitation
Panellists at the press conference will outline this pervasive human rights abuse. Looking at its causes, its global extent and will talk about the new campaign which includes a particular focus on violence against women in conflict and in the family.
WHO:
- Irene Khan, Secretary General of Amnesty International
- Eve Ensler, V-Day Founder/Playwright
- Andile Gaelesiwe, survivor of violence, singer and activist, will join the press conference via simulcast from South Africa
- China Keitetsi, campaigner and former child soldier from Uganda
- Dr. Sima Samar, Director of Afghanistan Human Rights Commission
- Patrick Stewart, actor and Amnesty International supporter
WHEN: Friday March 5, 10:00 am GMT
WHERE: Lewis Media centre, Mill Bank Tower, Mill Bank, London, UK. Tel: +44 20 7802 2626
The press conference will be broadcast live over the internet. Full details will be available from news.amnesty.org soon.
Video and audio material accompanying the launch report, Stop violence against women - It's in our hands, will be available on request.
If you would like to attend the press conference RSVP to Annika Flensburg to ensure a place is reserved for you.
Annika Flensburg, Stop Violence Against Women Campaign Press Officer, on +44 207 413 5810, Mobile +44 7810 638 901 or email: aflensburg@amnesty.org
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For more information please call Amnesty International's press office in London, UK, on +44 20 7413 5566
Amnesty International, 1 Easton St., London WC1X 0DW. web: http://www.amnesty.org
For latest human rights news view http://news.amnesty.org
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