May 3, 2002 What:
Campaign to demine Afghanistan

Photo Opportunity:
Unveiling of “Roots of Peace” Garden

When:
Tuesday, May 7, 2002
11:00 – 11:45 AM

Where:
United Nations’ “Roots of Peace” Garden Dedication at The Isaiah Wall
1st Avenue at 43rd Street, New York City

Who:
Mrs. Nane Annan, humanitarian and wife of U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan

Mrs. Heidi Kuhn, Founder and President, “Roots of Peace”

Mr. Jerry White, Executive Director, Landmine Survivors Network

Mr. Paul Heslop, Vice President, HATO Trust USA and demining expert

Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Member of Congress

“After the fighting is over and the peace treaties are signed; it is the children who continue to be victimized by landmines that were scattered haphazardly throughout their communities,” said Rep. Lynn Woolsey. “War is easy – Peace takes hard work and intellectual creativity. 'Roots of Peace’ is exactly the type of program that will help war-torn societies, like Afghanistan, transition to communities at peace.”

“Rep. Lynn Woolsey has been a longtime supporter of ‘Roots to Peace,’” said Heidi Kuhn, Founder and President of “Roots of Peace.” “The vision of the U.N. was first presented by Pres. Roosevelt under the Redwoods of Marin County. I am so proud that my Congresswoman, Rep. Woolsey, who represents Marin and Sonoma Counties, is with us today at the U.N. helping to bring visibility to the global eradication of landmines. Her leadership role on behalf of children and international peace has been an inspiration to me and my family.”

Rep. Lynn Woolsey is dedicated to fighting for a better future for our children. She continues to lead her congressional colleagues to improve American foreign policy. She has introduced House resolutions opposing President Bush’s decision to scrap the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty and another to start the process of abolishing all nuclear weapons. Rep. Woolsey is also an original co-sponsor of a bill to establish a Peace Department, a federal department dedicated to the development of peace and mitigation of international conflict. She recently fought in support of the U.S. Army’s Peacekeeping Institute, which was threatened with closure.

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