The United Nations Department of Public Information in collaboration with the Division for the Advancement of Women invites you to observe

International Women's Day

Thursday, 5 March 1998
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Conference Room 4

WOMEN AND HUMAN RIGHTS

"Human rights and fundamental freedoms are the birthright of all human beings; their protection and promotion is the first responsibility of Governments.... The human rights of all women and the girl-child must form an integral part of United Nations human rights activities".

- Platform for Action
adopted at Beijing Women's Conference

Panel discussion
Opening remarks: Louise Fréchette, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General
Keynote Speaker: Mary Robinson, High Commissioner for Human Rights
Speakers: Patricia Flor, Chairperson, Commission on the Status of Women
Angela E.V. King, Special Advisor to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues & Advancement of Women
Musimbi Kanyoro, General Secretary, World Young Women's Christian Association
Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women
Moderator: Samir Sanbar, Assistant-Secretary-General for Public Information
Question & answer period

For more information please contact:
Elisabeth Ruzicka-DempseyLilli Schindler
Development and Human Rights SectionDPI NGO Section
Department of Public Informationtel: (212) 963-1361
tel: (212) 963-1742fax: (212) 963-6914
fax: (212) 963-1186

NGO representatives who do not have a UN pass should contact the DPI/NGO Resource Centre: tel: (212) 963-7233; fax: (212) 963-2819.