TORONTO and MONTREAL, Sept. 14, 2016 /CNW/ - On September 16-17, Prime Minister Trudeau will host the Global Fund Fifth Replenishment Conference in Montréal. With almost 400 participants expected, the event will bring world leaders together with representatives of international organizations, the private sector, nongovernmental organizations and communities affected by HIV, TB and malaria, to mobilize US$13 billion to end the deadly epidemics by 2030.
"It is an ambitious goal, but one that is fully achievable if all Global Fund partners step up to their responsibilities," said David Morley, UNICEF Canada's President and CEO, who will be attending the conference. "UNICEF, as an active partner of the Global Fund, is committed to continuing its work to prevent and protect the world's most vulnerable children from these deadly diseases."
UNICEF Canada President and CEO David Morley will be attending the Conference, and will be available for commentary on:
| WHAT: |
UNICEF Canada experts available for media interviews during high-level conference on ending HIV, TB and malaria. |
| WHO: |
David Morley, UNICEF Canada President and CEO (English) |
| Carleen McGuinty, UNICEF Canada Deputy Director of International Policy (French) |
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| WHEN: |
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 |
| Thursday, September 15, 2016 |
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| Friday September 16, 2016 |
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| HOW: |
Via Skype, Facetime and/or phone for all; On Friday, David and Carleen are also available for on-site interviews in Montreal. |
About The Global Fund Replenishment Conference:
Since 2002, the Global Fund has saved 20 million lives through its worldwide partnership working to end HIV, tuberculosis and malaria. Through targeted and innovative health programs, most countries have succeeded in reversing the spread of these three diseases. The Global Fund is on track to save 22 million lives by the end of 2016, and is working to Sustainable Development Goal of ending HIV, TB, and malaria by 2030. Approximately 400 participants will join the conference in Montreal, including all Global Fund partners, implementers, donors, nongovernmental organizations, communities affected by HIV, TB and malaria, and representatives from international organizations, the private sector and private foundations. More information is on the Global Affairs Canada Fifth Replenishment Conference website.
About UNICEF:
UNICEF has saved more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization. We work tirelessly to help children and their families, doing whatever it takes to ensure children survive. We provide children with healthcare and immunization, clean water, nutrition and food security, education, emergency relief and more.
UNICEF is supported entirely by voluntary donations and helps children regardless of race, religion or politics. As part of the UN, we are active in over 190 countries - more than any other organization. Our determination and our reach are unparalleled. Because nowhere is too far to go to help a child survive. For more information about UNICEF, please visit www.unicef.ca.
SOURCE UNICEF Canada
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Media contacts: Stefanie Carmichael, UNICEF Canada, 416-482-6552 ext. 8866, 647-500-4230 (mobile), [email protected]; Karine Morin, UNICEF Canada, 514 288-5134, ext. 8425, 514-232-4510 (mobile), [email protected]; Tiffany Baggetta, UNICEF Canada, 416-482-6552 ext. 8892, 647-308-4806 (mobile), [email protected]
UNICEF is the world’s leading humanitarian organization focused on children. We work in the most challenging areas to provide protection, healthcare and immunizations, education, safe water and sanitation and nutrition. As part of the United Nations, our unrivaled reach...
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