Minister Whelan to discuss gender equality in developing countries at Windsor Rotary Club

Media Advisory

> Media advisory: Minister Whelan to discuss gender equality in developing countries at Windsor Rotary Club Friday, November 7, 2003FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOttawa – The Honourable Susan Whelan, Minister for International Cooperation, will discuss the Canadian International Development Agency's support for gender equality in developing countries at a luncheon of the Rotary Club of Windsor on Monday, November 10.During the event, a special presentation of a Paul Harris Fellowship will be made to Minister Whelan, to recognize her key role in facilitating the partnership between CIDA and Canadian Rotarians in support of polio eradication initiatives.The Rotary Club of Windsor was established in 1918 and operates through Rotary International. It currently has 175 members.Representatives of the media are invited to attend the event.Date: Monday, November 10, 2003Time: 12:00 p.m. Location: Cabota Club 2175 Parent Avenue at Tecumseh RoadWindsor, Ontario- 30 -Information : Marta AndersonDirector of Communications Office of the Minister for International Cooperation Telephone: (819) 953-6238 Media Relations OfficeCanadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Telephone: (819) 953-6534E-mail: info@acdi-cida.gc.ca