Document - Jordan: Commemorating International Women's Day

JORDAN Jordan: Commemorating International Women's Day

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Media Advisory

AI Index: MDE 16/003/2003 (Public)
News Service No: 049
5 March 2003

Jordan: Commemorating International Women's Day
Amnesty International's Secretary General Irene Khan will mark International Women's Day during her trip to Jordan.

During her visit to Amman, Ms Khan will meet with girls and women to hear from them about their hopes and aspirations for the future, as well as the opportunities and difficulties faced by women in the region.

To arrange an interview with Ms Khan, about Amnesty International's work around the Iraq crisis or about her visit to Jordan, please contact Judit Arenas (e-mail: jarenas@amnesty.org, international mobile + 44 7778 472 188, or at the Jerusalem International Hotel in Amman on + 962 6 515 9328 from 7 March).


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