For Immediate Release Contact: Elizabeth Campbell ecampbell@rcusa.org 202-541-5402
Media Advisory October 3, 2007
Refugee Council USA Hosts Media Briefing on Iraq All journalists invited to Tuesday,Oct. 9 call-in briefing on displaced Iraqis
Who: 1. Sarnata Reynolds, Refugee Program Director, Amnesty International
â Regional update from recent visit to Jordan
2. Anastasia Brown, Director of Refugee Programs, Migration and Refugee Services, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
â Refugee resettlement processes in the U.S. and abroad
3. Jake Kurtzer, Congressional Advocate, Refugees International
â Legislative and appropriations updates and efforts
What: A 15 minute presentation on refugees and internally displaced persons in and around Iraq and the U.S. humanitarian response.
This will include updates from those returning from the region, background information on the U.S. refugee resettlement process, and information on current and upcoming legislation.
Followed by a 30 minute Q&A session.
When: Tuesday, October 9th at 2:00pm EST
Call Information: Toll-free:1-800-567-5900 Access code: 749135
A list of experts and resources will be provided upon request at ecampbell@rcusa.org.