MEDIA INVITATION - Interview opportunity via satellite - Rwandan genocide
survivor in support of National UNICEF Day

TORONTO, Oct. 22 /CNW/ - UNICEF's 2010 Official Spokesperson, Solange Tuyishime, a survivor of the Rwandan Genocide and former Miss Canada International 2006 is available to local, regional and national broadcasters for interviews via satellite to discuss both her own experiences growing up in Rwanda and the challenges she and her family faced. Solange can also speak about the impact UNICEF had on her life both seeing UNICEF in action in Africa and now as a UNICEF ambassador. She can also speak about the importance of philanthropy.

The satellite interviews will occur ONE DAY ONLY next week, either October 28th or 29th

Potential questions for Solange:

    
    -   What was life like growing up in Rwanda?
    -   How did you find the transition moving from Rwanda to Canada?
    -   How did you get involved with UNICEF Canada?
    -   Tell me about your role as a UNICEF Ambassador, what does that
        entail?
    -   October 31st is National UNICEF Day, how can Canadians get involved?
    -   Why is this an important day?


    Solange Tuyishime - BIO
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Solange Tuyishime spent her childhood in Rwanda until the age of 12, when she and her family were forced to leave their home due to war and genocide. Initially, Solange, her parents and two younger brothers resided in tents outside a refugee camp in the neighboring Congo. It was here that Solange and her family came to know UNICEF, which provided Rwandan refugees with tents, water, containers, food and groundsheets.

Eventually, Solange and her family immigrated to Canada, where they settled in Fredericton, New Brunswick. In remembering her roots, Solange has volunteered many hours to local community and human rights organizations, such as the African Student Union and the Multicultural Association of Fredericton.

At the age of 26 years old, Solange has completed a master's degree in public administration, won numerous scholarships, athletic and academic awards and was crowned Miss Canada International 2006.

Solange has been chosen as UNICEF's 2010 Official Spokesperson for National UNICEF Day, which allows her to share her life experience with others. With her personal story of strength, courage and inspiration, Solange aims to educate Canadians on how they can help suffering children around the world.

We need confirmation by noon ET on Monday October 25 that you are committed to doing a satellite interview. Please call 416-863-2115 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss potential interview times and satellite downlink preferences.

For further information: CNW VIDEO SERVICES, TORONTO [phone], [email protected]