Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP)
MEDIA ADVISORY 27 November 2011
Contact Person:
Ms. Rhoda V. Avila, Mobile No. 09178855782
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Women’s Group to launch photo exhibit at the O4RH camp to challenge lawmakers
On week two of “Occupy for Reproductive Health (O4RH),” campaign, a group of women advocates working with grassroots communities is launching a photo exhibit that reflects the harsh realities of poverty especially among big families contrasted with pictures of families availing of RH services in Ifugao Province where an RH Code is implemented.
The ceremonial opening of the photo exhibit dubbed as “Sa Ngalan ng Ina at ng Anak” will highlight the challenge for the leadership of both chambers of Congress to end the more than 10-year struggle for the highly demanded RH bill by finally putting it to a vote.
Following its ceremonial launching on 29 November which is expected to be attended by Senators, District Representatives, local and national government officials, celebrities and artists the exhibit will run until December 3, 2011 at the O4RH Camp Site from 10:00AM to 7:30 PM.
A press conference for the O4RH will immediately follow the photo exhibit launch.
WHAT:
“Sa Ngalan ng Ina at ng Anak” : A Photo Exhibit on Reproductive Health
Ceremonial Opening
(To be immediately followed by a press conference featuring O4RH occupants)
WHEN:
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
9:30: AM – 10:30 AM
WHERE:
O4RH Campsite, SB Bayan Park
Across House of Representatives, Batasan,Quezon City
WHO:
Invited to participate in the launching ceremonies are House Speaker Sonny Belmonte; Sens. Miriam Santiago and Pia Cayetano; Reps. Edcel Lagman and Kimi Cojuangco; QC Mayor Herbert Bautista; former DOH Secretary Esperanza Cabral, and other celebrities.
DETAILS:
The photo exhibit is organized by the Democratic Socialist Women of the Philippines (DSWP) and the Philippine Legislators Committee on Population and Development Foundation, Inc (PLCPD) in coordination with the O4RH Steering Committee.
MEDIA COVERAGE IS REQUESTED. For inquiries please contact Ms. Rhoda Avila, mobile no. 09178855782.