UNICEF, Futbol Club Barcelona, Fundació Futbol Club Barcelona in Global Alliance

“More than a Club” – A New Hope for Children Goes Global

Who:
Ms. Ann M. Veneman, UNICEF Executive Director
UN officials, to be confirmed
Mr. Joan Laporta, President of Futbol Club Barcelona
Team of Barcelona Futbol Club

What: Press conference announcing Global Alliance for Children

Where:
United Nations Secretariat
One UN Plaza, NY, NY 10017
Exact location to be announced

When: Friday, 11 August 2006, 11:00 a.m.

Why: UNICEF, FCB and Fundació Futbol Club Barcelona (FFCB) will join forces to work together on behalf of orphans and vulnerable children, in particular those affected by HIV/AIDS. The legendary sports club has long been known as “more than a club,” active in numerous social causes through its philanthropic foundation. The new global alliance with UNICEF, the world’s leading agency working on behalf of children, will mark a five-year commitment to extending the club and its foundation’s work on behalf of children.

Editors note: Reporters and broadcasters wishing to cover the event must obtain accreditation to cover the event from the UN. Please apply for a day pass to the UN press credentials and liaison office at: http://www.un.org/media/accreditation/index.htm

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Kate Donovan

UNICEF Media

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