2008 Americans for UNFPA Awards for the Health and Dignity of Women
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Four American women from the corporate sector will be honored alongside activists from Madagascar, Mexico and Nepal on October 7, 2008 at Gotham Hall in New York City by Americans for UNFPA. The 2008 Honorees are individuals who recognize that actions of one woman make a difference to all women. They combine passion and entrepreneurship with social and civic responsibility to advance the health and dignity of women.
Four hundred guests in gala/international attire are expected to attend. The event, slated to begin at 6:30 p.m. is co-chaired by Wendy Cai-lee, Managing Director, Deloitte, LLP; Ned Cloonan, Vice President, AIG; and Judy Hu, Global Executive Director, GE. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and UNFPA Executive Director, Thoraya Ahmed Obaid are also expected to attend. The Awards will be presented at 8:30pm.
The 2008 Americans for UNFPA American Honorees are:
-- Beth Comstock, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing
Officer, GE, promotes and extends GE's investment in
technologies that improve environmental and consumer health;
-- Kathy Matsui, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs, Chief Japan
Strategist, urges investors to see the untapped earning power
and economic potential of all the world's women as the key to
a stronger economy.
-- Margie McGlynn, President, Merck Vaccines and Infectious
Disease, champions women's ability to access life-saving
vaccines, treatment and health information worldwide.
In recognition of UNFPA's work to ensure maternal health, a 2008 Award for Safe Motherhood will be presented to:
-- Bridgette Heller, Global President, Baby Care, Johnson &
Johnson, for her commitment to the health of new and expectant
mothers around the globe.
The 2008 International Award for the Health and Dignity of Women is named for Thoraya Ahmed Obaid. As UNFPA Executive Director she has emphasized the importance of women's health initiatives that emerge from within a society, shaped by people's cultural values and religious beliefs.
The International Award shines a light within the U.S. on the overwhelming problems women face worldwide. This award includes a $5,000 grant to three women, who with support from UNFPA, have made exemplary contributions to women's health and/or the promotion of women's rights.
-- Mathilde Rabary, MD, President, SOS Victime du Non-Droit,
fights for civil rights, safety and justice for women
throughout Madagascar.
-- Maria del Carmen Elu Cayado, PhD, Social Anthropologist,
mobilizes women and families, health care providers and policy
makers in Mexico to prioritize women's health, particularly
safe motherhood.
-- Aasmani Chaudhary, Founder, Rural Women Development Center,
advances women's health, social status and financial
prosperity through income generating activities in Nepal.
"Our honorees are trail blazers, mentors, visionaries and advocates for women everywhere," says Anika Rahman, President, Americans for UNFPA. "Rather than being overwhelmed by the problems women face in most of the world, our honorees confront them. Rather than thinking the problems are too big, they choose one challenge and apply their expertise. Our honorees partner with women in their communities to change the world."
The International Award jury included Sayu Bhojwani, Consultant to the Carnegie Corporation of New York and founding Executive Director of South Asian Youth Action; Barbara Crossette, Editor and Writer for The Nation and the New York Times; Abigail Disney, Social Change Philanthropist and President of the Daphne Foundation; Lynya Floyd, Senior Editor, Essence Magazine; My Luu, Market Development Executive, IBM.
For more information on the Honorees, photos or to schedule an interview contact amartyn@americansforunfpa.org or fernandezm@ruderfinn.com
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, provides women's health care and promotes the rights of women around the world. It is the largest international source of assistance for women.
Americans for UNFPA is dedicated to building American support for the work of UNFPA and to restoring the United States' moral, political and financial contribution to the organization.
Videos about UNFPA and profiles on the International Honorees can be found through the following links:
Our Common Humanity video narrated by Susan Sarandon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVCH8QLdGWw
International Honoree Videos:
Dr. Mathilde Rabary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB0zRUs0E0I
Dr. Maria del Carmen Elu Cayado:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPxKwxxn9M4
Aasmani Chaudhary: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2e-7_2Xol0
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