/R E P E A T -- MEDIA INVITATION - Human Rights Day - LGen Roméo Dallaire &
Canadian Icons launch Zero Force and call on Canadians to enlist -- and put
an end to the use of child soldiers/
TORONTO, Dec. 2 /CNW/ -
WHO: | Several Canadian icons are set to participate in special Human Rights Day events - Lieutenant General (LGen) Roméo Dallaire, Stephen Lewis, Heather Riesman, Shaun Boothe, Much Music's Sarah Taylor, CBC's Anna Maria Tremonti, and former Sudanese child soldier and international hip-hop artist Emmanuel Jal. | |
WHAT: | The official launch of Zero Force, a movement to eradicate the use of child soldiers led by Lieutenant LGen Roméo Dallaire who is known for his exceptional work as a champion of human rights. A series of entertaining and educational events will take place surrounding the launch and Human Rights Day. | |
WHEN: | ||
Thursday, Dec. 9/10 Public Event | ||
6:00pm-7pm - | One-on-one media interviews available onsite with all talent participating Thursday. | |
7:30pm - 9:00pm - | Visit www.zeroforce.org/humanrightsday for event details. | |
Friday, Dec. 10/10 Toronto District School Board and Private Schools | ||
10:00am - 11:30am - | Visit www.zerofroce.org/torontoschoolevent for event details. | |
11:30am - 12:00pm - | One-on-one media interviews available onsite with all talent participating Friday. | |
12:30pm - 2:00pm - | Private schools event (same as TDSB event above). | |
WHERE: | University of Toronto's MacMillan Theatre (80 Queen's Park, Toronto) |
For further information:
Space is limited. For more information, interview requests, images or to RSVP, please contact:Aimée Savard, AIMPR, W: 416-788-6719, [email protected]
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