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Meeting for Iraqi, Afghan, Iranian women and
all interested in situation of women in conflict areas. Opportunity to network and meet Lesley Wright - Chair, NGO Committee on the Status of Women (CSW), United Nations, New York, First Vice President of CONGO (Congress of Non Govt Organisations) Convened by Indira Patel OBE, Commissioner, Women's National Commission Date: 19th June 2003 from 3.pm to 4.45pm Venue: Atlee Room, Portcullis House (above Westminster station) Programme * Chair of the meeting - Christine MacCafferty MP * Margaret Prosser - Chair of WNC – Introduction and role of WNC Speakers: * Nadia Mahmood - situation of women in Iraq * Leslie Wright - CSW * Laila Jazayeri - situation of women in Iran * tbc - situation of women in Afghanistan Interaction From Floor: * Mandana Hendessi - resolution 1325 * Houzan Mahmoud - Iraqi Women * Concluding Remarks - Christine Maccafferty MP To register contact: Louise Stevens Tel: 0207-7276 2553, 2555; Mandana Hendessi Tel: 01491-834-697; mobile: 07711734655 |