Hill Briefing to Discuss Adolescents' Reproductive Rights; Panel to Explore U.S. Support of Young People's Reproductive Health 4/22/2002
From: Bill Barker of Advocates for Youth, 202-347-5700 News Advisory: WHAT: There are currently 1.7 billion young people ages 10-24 living in the world. The decisions they make today regarding their reproductive health will shape the quality of life on this planet for generations to come. Adolescent reproductive health has a significant impact upon -- and is greatly affected by -- the economic and educational opportunities of young people. A panel of young people and researchers will gather Thursday at a Capitol Hill briefing to discuss the reproductive health issues faced by youth around the world, "Adolescents' Reproductive Rights: A Global Discussion." WHO: -- Shingayi Musarurwa, 22 youth activist and member of the International Youth Leadership Council, Advocates for Youth -- Lindy Blodgett, 19, spokesperson for Planned Parenthood Global Partners -- Julia Zajkowski, JD, Consulting Legal Advisor for Global Projects with the Center for Reproductive Law and Policy -- Kathleen Kurz, PhD, Director of the International Center for Research on Women Reproductive Health and Nutrition Team -- Lorena Redondo Delgado, psychologist from Veracruz, Mexico, and volunteer for the Mexican Foundation for Family Planning WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 3-5 p.m. WHERE: 121 Cannon House Office Building Washington, D.C. Advocates for Youth is a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization working in the field of sexuality education, teen pregnancy prevention, and HIV/AIDS education. Advocates for Youth has developed cutting-edge adolescent sexual health programs in the United States and in sub-Saharan Africa. Note to Editors and Producers: For more information or to arrange an interview with a member of Advocates for Youth's International Youth Leadership Council, please contact Bill Barker at 202-347-5700, ext. 42. Web site: http://www.advocatesforyouth.org. |