Media Advisory
Press Conference: UNIFEM and Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman Launch Advocacy Campaign on Ending Violence against Women
For immediate release
Date: 21 November 2007
Media Inquiries:
Oisika Chakrabarti, Media Specialist, UNIFEM Headquarters, +1 212 906-6506,
WHAT/WHEN:
UNIFEM will host a press conference to launch an advocacy campaign on ending violence against women for which Nicole Kidman is the spokesperson.
Monday, 26 November 2007, 10.30 – 11.00 am
Room S-226, United Nations Secretariat, New York
(UN media accreditation required, see below)
The launch date has been chosen to coincide with the commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. UNIFEM will also announce this year’s grantees of the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women.
WHO:
Joanne Sandler, Executive Director a.i., UNIFEM
H.E. Joseph Nsengimana, Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the United Nations
Eliana Elias, Executive Director, Minga Peru and former grantee of the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
Nicole Kidman – video message
WHY:
Violence against women is perhaps the most pervasive human rights violation — whether women are subjected to domestic violence, trafficked across borders, or the victims of systematic rape in conflict zones. It is estimated that one in three women will be a victim of violence in her lifetime. UNIFEM has consistently advocated to bringing global attention to the issue. The task continues, however, to be an uphill battle, as fear and shame prevent many women from speaking out. Increased awareness and visibility are still badly needed, along with additional resources.
Media Accreditation to the UN:
Non-UN press must obtain accreditation to attend the above event. To do so, journalists must send a letter from their Bureau Chief or Editor, on official letterhead, requesting UN media accreditation. The letter should be faxed to the UN Media Accreditation & Liaison Unit. Fax: (212) 963-4642. Journalists should call to verify receipt of fax. Tel: (212) 963-6934/7164/2393/2392.
