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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

CFAW to honor four working to change the landscape for women

Contact:  Mónica Contreras 212.391.7718, ext. 21

(New York, NY) – The Center for the Advancement of Women today announced that it will honor three women whose use of and role in the media is changing the landscape for women at its annual benefit luncheon in October. CFAW will recognize the contributions of filmmaker and philanthropist Abby Disney; The Paley Center for Media CEO Pat Mitchell; and NBC News Chief Medical Editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman. CFAW will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Allan Rosenfield, Dean Emeritus of the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and a lifelong advocate of women’s health.

The fifth Changing the Landscape for Women luncheon is scheduled from 12 to 2 p.m. on October 20 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York.  The Grammy award-winning a capella ensemble Sweet Honey In the Rock will be this year’s entertainment guest. Grada Fischer and Susan Shapiro-Barash are co-chairing the event.

Past honorees include Cicely Tyson, Helen Thomas, Eleanor Smeal, Madeleine Albright, Sherry Lansing, Gloria Steinem, Geraldine Ferraro and Dorothy Height. 

Event proceeds benefit CFAW’s research, education and advocacy programs to advance women’s rights and opportunities worldwide. Information on tickets and sponsorships is available at AdvanceWomen.org., or by calling 212.391.7718.

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About the Center for the Advancement of Women
The Center for the Advancement of Women is an independent not-for-profit institution dedicated to research-based advocacy for change in public attitudes and better treatment of women.  Founded in 1995 by Faye Wattleton, CFAW conducts unique national opinion surveys with women and raises awareness about their experiences and opinions through mass media and interactive technology.  CFAW speaks directly to women about issues including domestic violence, equality, religion, economic opportunity, health and lifestyles.  Progress and Perils, the Center’s landmark study, documents the priorities of women in the United States over the past six years.  More information is available at advancewomen.org