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United Nations High-level Dialogue on International Migration and Development entitled:

The Human Dignity of Women in Contemporary Society: Addressing Violence against Women

Over 120 Ambassadors, Attachés and Delegates, Representatives of NGOs and others attended a forum on "The Human Dignity of Women in Contemporary Society: Addressing Violence against Women" on February 27, 2007 at the Holy Family Hall.                                                           

This event was sponsored by the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations, Path to Peace Foundation and the Vincentian Center for Church and Society, St. John's University, NY.

Left to Right: Dr. Marilyn Martone, Associate Professor of Theology. St. John's University; Candy S. Hill, J.D., Senior Vice President for Social Policy, Catholic Charities, USA; Lisa Kurbiel, J.D., Social Affairs Officer, Best Practices Unit, Department of Peacekeeping Operations, UN; Lori A. Nessel, J.D., Dean's Fellow and Director of the center for Social Justice at Seton hall University School of Law.

Press Release on the Side Event

Program and Presenters of the Side Event

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