*** Democracies Online Newswire - http://www.e-democracy.org/do *** See: http://www.cgss.org ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- From: "Jomel J. Angat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: An Invitation to the CGSS Online Debate on CEDAW Date sent: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 00:35:35 -0400 Organization: Center for Global Security Studies Please distribute to all interested parties: You are Cordially Invited to Participate in -- The Center for Global Security Studies Online Debate Forum: Should the U.S. ratify the Convention on The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)? National Advocates and Public Participants Will Debate the Merits of CEDAW WHAT: Public policy analysts, advocates and public participants will present arguments for and against the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). In light of the U.N. Beijing Plus Five Forum in June, advocates are mobilized on both sides for future action on CEDAW. The Clinton Administration and other grassroots organizations have maintained their commitment to CEDAW and the Platform For Action (PFA) which fights for gender equality through international mechanisms and norms. However, the Senate Foreign Relations Chair, Jesse Helms and advocacy groups continue to block action and even debate on CEDAW on the Senate floor. In light of inaction at the federal level, it is important to continue the public debate on CEDAW. WHERE / WHEN: The CGSS is sponsoring a Public Online Debate on CEDAW. This internationally recognized forum will take place at www.cgss.org from June 27 through the month of July. HOW YOU CAN BE INVOLVED: The CGSS has created a preliminary reference list for articles on CEDAW. These articles are all available through our website. Your organization may already have an article linked to the CGSS Online Debate. You can actively be involved by suggesting additional resources, viewing public reaction to your articles and posting responses to participants. We are anticipating hundreds of participants with links to hundreds of other organizations and thousands more observing the debate. WHO: National leaders will come together to discuss what the U.S. should do about CEDAW, in the midst of federal gridlock. Expected participants include: � Linda Tarr-Whelan, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Commission on the Status of Women and the President of the Center for Policy Alternatives (CPA) � Christopher McIntosh, Senior Policy Analyst at the Center for Global Security Studies (CGSS) � Advocates from Concerned Women for America (CWA) � Advocates from the American Family Association (AFA) � Advocates from the Lutheran Office for Governmental Affairs (LOGA) � Advocates from the National Organization for Women (NOW) � Advocates from the Center for Policy Alternatives (CPA) The Center for Global Security Studies Strategic Brief will be released in June and will be available at www.cgss.org. CGSS is one of America's leading nonpartisan public policy and debate centers working across the globe. ^ ^ ^ ^ Steven L. Clift - W: http://www.publicus.net Minneapolis - - - E: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minnesota - - - - - T: +1.612.822.8667 USA - - - - - - - ICQ: 13789183 *** Please send submissions to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** *** To subscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** *** Message body: SUB DO-WIRE *** *** To unsubscribe instead, write: UNSUB DO-WIRE *** *** Please forward this post to others and encourage *** *** them to subscribe to the free DO-WIRE service. ***
