Press Advisory April 25, 2000 Live transmission
Madeleine Albright to Speak at OAS
U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright will address the hemisphere’s first-ever ministerial meeting on women’s issues Thursday at the Organization of American States (OAS). The two-day meeting, organized by the Inter-American Commission of Women, will consider a comprehensive program to promote women’s rights in the Americas. Albright will also be honored by the government of El Salvador with the Order "Jos� Matias Delgado." Foreign Minister Mar�a Eugenia Brizuela de Avila, will present the award in recognition for Ms. Albright’s special support of global peace and for her efforts to strengthen ties with the people of El Salvador. Also speaking at the opening session are: OAS Secretary General C�sar Gaviria; Foreign Minister Brizuela de Avila; the OAS Permanent Council Chairman, Ambassador Marcelo Ostria Trigo from Bolivia; and the Inter-American Commission of Women’s Vice President, Indranie Chandarpal. The event will be open to the press, and due to the mandatory Secret Service sweep, all media must arrive before 8:15 a.m. WHAT: First Hemispheric Ministerial Meeting on Women’s Issues WHERE: Organization of American States
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