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