PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2005

UNCLAS ASUNCION 001466 SIPDIS STATE FOR DRL/SEA - PSAWCHYN E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PHUM PREL ODIP PGOV APER KPAO SMIG PA SUBJECT: PARAGUAY: HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2005 REF: STATE 202764 In recognition of Human Rights Day 2005, on 12/6, Post will have a presentation of "Dying To Leave," an ECA documentary which explores the recent boom in illicit migration and human trafficking. The Charge will give brief remarks about trafficking in persons. Other speakers will present talks on violence against women, particularly domestic violence. Our co-sponsors include the Secretariat of Women's Affairs, the Paraguayan American Cultural Center, and Kuna Aty, a local NGO that provides assistance to women and children victims of domestic violence. MERZ