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2014 Justice for Women Lecture Series Communications Campaign Project Overview Comprehensive communications campaign to generate publicity and attendance at 2014 Justice for Women’s Lecture Series, hosted by CIEE on March 18. Campaign included pre-event promotion to Portland-area community, targeted contacts in the international education field, and general news wire, as well as post-event recap. Pieces:
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Afghan Human Rights Activist Sima Samar to Speak at CIEE on March 18.htm[4/1/2014 2:09:35 PM]
From: CIEE [[email protected]]Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 4:15 PMTo: Sarah DaySubject: Afghan Human Rights Activist Sima Samar to Speak at CIEE on March 18
SIMA SAMAR, M.D. ON
CHALLENGES TO WOMEN’S RIGHTS, HEALTH, AND EDUCATION IN AFGHANISTAN TODAY
Join CIEE for a rare look at the struggles women in Afghanistan face every day, with special
guest Sima Samar, M.D., head of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission,
champion for human and women’s rights, and voice for the marginalized:
Tuesday, March 18
1:30-3:00 p.m.
CIEE, 300 Fore St., Portland, Maine
RSVP*
A tireless leader for women’s rights
Born and educated in Afghanistan, Dr. Samar has long fought for the welfare and rights of
Afghan women, often at risk to her life. As chair of the first human rights commission in
Afghanistan’s history, she oversees human and women’s rights-education programs and
investigates human rights abuses in the country. In 1989, she founded the Shuhada
Organization, which operates more than 100 schools and 15 clinics and hospitals for Afghan
citizens. She also served as the first minister of women's affairs in the Interim Administration
of Afghanistan. Dr. Samar’s relentless efforts have captured worldwide attention, and she is
Afghan Human Rights Activist Sima Samar to Speak at CIEE on March 18.htm[4/1/2014 2:09:35 PM]
featured in “Daughters of Afghanistan,” a 2004 documentary film that looks at efforts to
rebuild Afghanistan’s infrastructure and culture through the eyes of four women.
About this event
Dr. Samar will be joined by Lauren Lovelace, executive director of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s
Council at Georgetown University, to discuss critical issues about women’s rights, health, and
education in Afghanistan.
*We encourage you to extend this invitation to your students, colleagues, and professional
network. RSVP to Evan Norris at 207-553-4089 or [email protected] by Wednesday, March
12, and include your total number of guests.
About the Justice for Women Lecture Series
CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange is committed to expanding access to
transformative educational experiences by investing in the communities where we live and
operate. To this end, we’ve partnered with the University of Maine School of Law for a third
year to bring you the Justice for Women Lecture Series, which brings distinguished speakers
to Portland for conversations about justice for women and girls in the developing world.
We hope you’ll join us for this important event, sponsored by CIEE, the University of Maine
School of Law, and Lee International.
Best regards,
Jill Sady
Director of Community Outreach
CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange
CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange
300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 | 1-800-553-4000 | ciee.org/
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SIMA SAMAR, M.D.Chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission
Council on InternationalEducational Exchange300 Fore StreetPortland, ME 04101207-553-4000
ciee.org
CIEE is the world leader in international education and exchange, delivering the highest-quality programs that increase global understanding and intercultural knowledge. We provide participants with skills, competencies, and experiences that elevate their ability to contribute positively to our global community.
THE WORLD IS OUR CLASSROOM. JOIN US.
“ Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both.” Eleanor Roosevelt
This event is part of the University of Maine School of Law Justice for Women Lecture Series sponsored by:
March 2014
JUSTICE FOR WOMEN LECTURE SERIES
Justice for Women Lecture Series The third year of bringing global voices to the people of Maine
Unity DowMarch 2012
Leymah GboweeMarch 2013
Sima SamarMarch 2014
CIEE is committed to furthering access to transformative educational experiences by investing in the communities in which we live and operate. For the third year, we’ve partnered with the University of Maine School of Law to bring a distinguished speaker to the Greater Portland area for a global conversation about justice for women and girls in the developing world. Dr. Samar follows past Justice for Women Lecture Series speakers the Honorable Unity Dow of Botswana (2012) and Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee of Liberia (2013).
Sima Samar, M.D.
Committed to social justice, Dr. Sima Samar convened the first human rights commission in Afghanistan’s history. As chair of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, she oversees human and women’s rights education programs and investigates human rights abuses throughout the country. During her nearly lifelong effort to effect positive change in the region, Dr. Samar founded the Shuhada Organization, which operates more than 100 schools and 15 clinics and hospitals for Afghan citizens. She also served as the first Minister of Women's Affairs in the Interim Administration of Afghanistan from 2001 to 2002. Dr. Samar received the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award and is one of the central subjects of the 2004 documentary film, Daughters of Afghanistan.
Join CIEE staff and local students, teachers, and community members for an exploration of women’s rights, health, and education in Afghanistan with activist Sima Samar, M.D.
* Dr. Samar will also speak at 7:00 p.m. at the Abromson Community Education Center in Portland. Register here: mainelaw.maine.edu/news/conferences/women
Tuesday, March 18, 20141:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.*
CIEE300 Fore Street, 2nd floorPortland, Maine
RSVP by Wednesday, March 12 with the number attending to: Evan Norris at 207-553-4089 or [email protected]
This event will be facilitated by leading Afghanistan expert, Lauren Lovelace, executive director of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council, based at Georgetown University.
MEDIA ADVISORY Issued: March 17, 2014 CONTACT: Sarah Day, Marketing & Communications, (207) 329-8401 CIEE HOSTS AREA STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR INSIDE LOOK AT AFGHAN WOMEN’S LIVES WITH HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST SIMA SAMAR DATE/TIME: Tuesday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: CIEE Headquarters 300 Fore Street Portland, ME 04101 WHAT: Chair of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, Sima Samar, M.D., will offer area students and community members a rare look at the challenges of Afghanistan women at the headquarters of CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange in Portland. Special guest Lauren Lovelace, Afghanistan expert and executive director of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council, will lead the dialogue focused on critical issues surrounding women’s rights, health, and education in the region. As the world leader in international education and exchange, CIEE is committed to expanding access to transformative educational experiences by investing in the communities where it operates. To this end, CIEE has partnered with the University of Maine School of Law for the past three years to present the Justice for Women Lecture Series, which brings distinguished speakers to Portland for a global conversation about justice for women and girls in the developing world. Dr. Samar is the third speaker in this series, which was launched in 2012. Students from area schools, local community members, and CIEE staff have been invited to hear Dr. Samar give a voice to the marginalized in Afghanistan. “Each year, the Justice for Women Lecture Series offers people in Maine the chance to interact with a global leader, opening their eyes to new perspectives and cultures,” said Jill Sady, CIEE director of community outreach. “This access to international knowledge and voices is critical to success in today’s increasingly globalized world. Our hope is that Dr. Samar’s story of courage and determination will inspire people right here in Maine to get excited about exploring the diversity that exists around the world.” CIEE will also stream the event to alumni and staff in more than 50 countries worldwide. Sima Samar, M.D. Born and educated in Afghanistan, Dr. Samar has long fought for the welfare and rights of Afghan women, often at risk to her life. As chair of the first human rights commission in Afghanistan’s history, she oversees human and women’s rights education programs and investigates human rights abuses throughout the country. In 1989, she founded the Shuhada Organization, which operates more than 100 schools and 15 clinics and hospitals for Afghan citizens. She also served as the first minister of women's affairs in the Interim Administration of Afghanistan. Dr. Samar’s relentless efforts have captured worldwide attention, and she is one of four women featured in Daughters of Afghanistan, a 2004 documentary film. CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange Founded in 1947, CIEE is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization, serving 300 U.S. colleges and universities, 1,000 U.S. high schools, and more than 35,000 international exchange students each year. CIEE operates 60 study centers in 40 countries, sponsors international faculty training programs, teach abroad programs, and various specialty and custom programs for secondary, post-secondary, and international students. Visit www.ciee.org. ###
Human Rights Activist Dr. Sima Samar Gives Inside Look at AfghanWomen’s Issues at CIEE
CIEE hosted Maine students and community members for a discussion with Sima Samar, M.D.,chair of the first human rights commission in Afghanistan, and Lauren Lovelace, executivedirector of the U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council, based at Georgetown University.
On March 18, Sima Samar, M.D., chair of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, gave morethan 200 local students, community leaders, and residents a rare look at the challenges of Afghanistan womenfrom the headquarters of CIEE: Council on International Educational Exchange in Portland, Maine.
Special guest Lauren Lovelace, Afghanistan expert and executive director of the U.S.-Afghan Women’sCouncil at Georgetown University, led the dialogue focused on critical issues related to women’s rights, health,and education in the region.
During the 90-minute event, which was also streamed live to nearly 100 CIEE alumni and staff in 18 countries,Dr. Samar spoke about establishing the first human rights commission in her country, the challenges ofeducating about human rights, and the importance of women in society, citing the rise in the number of girlsattending school as evidence that this message is finally gaining traction. Twelve years ago, girls in Afghanistandidn’t attend school; now, half a million attend classes every day.
Also during her talk, Dr. Samar emphasized the critical role women play in creating peace. “There’s a lot ofhope for the future in Afghanistan,” she said. “Unless you have the support of women in the peace process …that peace can’t be sustained.” Dr. Samar answered questions from the audience, including one from an alum ofCIEE’s Work and Travel program and Civic Leadership Summit who was participating in the event from herhome in Romania.
Dr. Samar and James P. Pellow, Ed.D., president and CEO of CIEE, met earlier in her visit with a group ofstudents from Deering and Waynflete high schools in Portland. Dr. Samar encouraged students to empowerthemselves by learning about the world, and in particular, about cultures vastly different from their own. Shevoiced her belief that women should actively seek other women as mentors and leaders throughout their lives,naming Djamila Bouhired, a strong voice for Algerian independence, as a key influence in her life.
CIEE has partnered with the University of Maine School of Law for the past three years to present the Justicefor Women Lecture Series. Founded by Cathy Lee of Lee International, Inc., this annual event bringsinternationally recognized and distinguished speakers to Portland, Maine, for global conversations about justicefor women and girls in the developing world. Dr. Samar is the third speaker in the series, which was launchedin 2012.
“Each year, the Justice for Women Lecture Series offers people in Maine the chance to interact with anextraordinary global leader, exposing new perspectives, cultures, and styles in leadership,” said Pellow. “Thisseries offers a rare opportunity for Portland’s community and student leaders to meet women who haveovercome extreme adversity and remained dedicated to global causes grounded in universal values. Theseextraordinary women – judges, doctors, and Nobel Laureates – offer lessons that are equally as important toleaders on a global stage as they are to student leaders right here in Maine. Our hope is that Dr. Samar’s story ofcourage and determination will inspire all of us to take positive action in our communities.”
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Sima Samar, M.D.Born and educated in Afghanistan, Dr. Samar has long fought for the welfare and rights of Afghan women,often at risk to her life. As chair of the first human rights commission in Afghanistan’s history, she overseeshuman and women’s rights education programs and investigates rights abuses throughout the country. In 1989,she founded the Shuhada Organization, which operates more than 100 schools and 15 clinics and hospitals forAfghan citizens. She also served as the first minister of women's affairs in the Interim Administration ofAfghanistan. Dr. Samar’s relentless efforts have captured worldwide attention, and she is one of four womenfeatured in “Daughters of Afghanistan,” a 2004 documentary film.
CIEE: Council on International Educational ExchangeFounded in 1947, CIEE is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchangeorganization, serving 300 U.S. colleges and universities, 1,000 U.S. high schools, and more than 35,000international exchange students each year. CIEE operates 60 study centers in 40 countries, sponsorsinternational faculty training programs, teach abroad programs, and various specialty and custom programs forsecondary, postsecondary, and international students. Visit www.ciee.org.
