International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

PAHO to Honor Singer Jerry Rivera for His Efforts to End Domestic Violence

WHO:

• Carissa Etienne, assistant director, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
• Alberto Concha-Eastman, regional advisor on violence prevention, PAHO
• Jerry Rivera, international star and PAHO "Champion of Health"
• Artina "Tina" Todd-Norris, president and founder of We Inspire, District Heights, Maryland; activist against domestic violence
• Christine Olsuin, homemaker, Herndon, Virginia
• Pedro Biaggi, host and disc jockey, Radio El Zol, Washington, D.C.; activist against domestic violence

WHAT: Domestic violence is a problem in every country of the Americas, affecting people of all social classes and constituting a serious public health problem. PAHO is helping countries develop actions to end familial violence. On November 21, PAHO will observe International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Jerry Rivera, composer of the song "Rivers of Pain," has offered to serve as spokesperson for a new PAHO campaign to end domestic violence. The event will also include testimonies of individuals who have experienced domestic violence first-hand.

WHEN: Tuesday, November 21, 2006, 11:00 a.m., 2nd Floor.

WHERE: Headquarters of the Pan American Health Organization, 525 23rd Street, NW, Washington, DC (23rd St. N.W., and Virginia Avenue, N.W.)

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) was established in 1902 and is the world’s oldest international public health organization. It serves as the regional office of the World Health Organization and works with all the countries of the Americas to improve the health and quality of life of their peoples.

LINKS:

• Domestic Violence, PAHO
• We Inspire, LLC