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OTTAWA, January 28, 2011  —  The University of Ottawa is proud to welcome Anthony Lake, UNICEF’s new executive director, who will speak at the University of Ottawa to launch the institution’s inaugural Humanitarian Relief Week. Lake will present the case that by using an equity-based approach, the global community can save more lives per dollar spent than with current strategies. A recent UNICEF study showed that an equity-based approach could avert an estimated 60% more under-five child deaths in a low-income, high-mortality country.

During the lecture, entitled Right in Principle, Right in Practice: An Equity-Based Approach for Children, Lake will discuss the UNICEF study. According to Anthony Lake, an equity-focused strategy will yield not only a moral victory—a right in principle, but an even more exciting one—a right in practice.

WHAT: Lecture by Anthony Lake, executive director, UNICEF

WHEN: Monday, January 31, 2011, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: University of Ottawa, Tabaret Hall, Room 112 (550 Cumberland Street, at Laurier, Ottawa, ON)*

*Spaces are limited. General Admission: Please RSVP at www.president.uOttawa.ca/events.html. For more information, contact Ceremonies and Events at ceremonies@uOttawa.ca or 613-562-5276.

Media interested in covering the event should contact Madeleine Mitchell at 613-562-5276 or ceremonies@uOttawa.ca.

Since beginning his mandate with UNICEF in May 2010, Lake has travelled more than 120,000 miles, visited four continents and 18 countries.

About UNICEF
UNICEF is the world's leading child-focused humanitarian and development agency. Through innovative programs and advocacy work, the agency saves children's lives and secures their rights in virtually every country. UNICEF’s global reach, unparalleled influence on policymakers and diverse partnerships make it an instrumental force in shaping a world in which no child will die of a preventable cause. UNICEF is entirely supported by voluntary donations and helps all children, regardless of race, religion or politics. For more information about UNICEF, please visit www.unicef.ca.

About the Humanitarian Relief Week
The University of Ottawa is holding its first-ever Humanitarian Relief Week from January 31 to February 4, 2011. This initiative will highlight the University’s collective commitment as global citizens to supporting individuals around the world who are in need of assistance. All week, people can get a “Global Citizen” button to wear in support of world emergency aid. Buttons will be available in button boxes across campus, while supplies last. We encourage the all community members to wear their button proudly, to make a donation and to take part in the various activities being planned. All events take place in room 112 of Tabaret Hall.