WASHINGTON, In response to the growing women and
AIDS crisis, the UNAIDS-led Global Coalition on Women and AIDS met with
members of the House and Senate today, International Women's Day, to discuss
better educating Americans about the impact of AIDS on women and girls and the
solutions and policies that can save lives. On both a national and a
global scale, we have a critical need to educate women about AIDS, to treat
women with AIDS, and to empower women so that they never become infected in
the first place," said Senator Clinton.
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nationally recognized as a champion of the Hispanic community in education,
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Kathleen Cravero,
UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director and Dr.
"We are very proud and honored to host this historic event for Senator
Menendez , who has served on our board since 1993. Menendez becomes the third Hispanic in the Senate, joining
Senators Ken Salazar (CO) and Mel Martinez (FL), and the first minority
senator for the state of New Jersey. Coors' Hispanic Heritage Month events include:

* September 11: Fiestas Patrias Festival, at Coors Ampitheater; Chula
Vista, Calif.

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Global Coalition on Women and AIDS Hosts Congressional Briefing on International Women's Day

The Tour has emphasized that local and global communities must join forces
to deliver prevention, care and treatment services that meet the needs of
women and girls, while engaging men and boys as positive agents of change .S. In many parts of the world, women not only
lack information, but also the social and economic options they need to keep
themselves and their families safe from AIDS. Hispanic Community With National and Local Events in
September and October

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To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, Coors will participate in national
gala events in Washington , DC, as well as a Mexican Independence Day
celebration in Denver. For more information
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, AIDS is now the leading cause of death among African -
American women 25 to 34, with HIV infection rates escalating among Hispanic
women.C.

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And, in the U. The Coalition works at global, regional and national levels to
highlight the impact of AIDS on women and girls and mobilize actions to enable
them to protect themselves from HIV and receive the care and support they
need.

CHCI, a nonprofit and nonpartisan 501 (c)(3) organization , provides
educational programs for Hispanic college and post-graduate students.

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"The Tour brings together inspiring women to highlight the impact of AIDS
on women globally," says Dr. World Vision serves the world's poor
regardless of a person's religion, race, ethnicity , or gender. For more information on CHCI
programs, call (202) 543-1771 or visit http://www. "Diversity is a cornerstone at Coors
because we know our differences ultimately strengthen us as a company.

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* September 29 - October 1: National Society of Hispanic MBA Conference;
Anaheim, Calif. In addition , Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence
days on September 16 and September 18, respectively . Originally started as
National Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, the observance was expanded to a
month-long celebration in 1988.S.

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The UN Foundation is a public charity that builds
and implements public-private partnerships in support of the UN's efforts to
address the most pressing humanitarian , socioeconomic, and environmental
challenges facing the world today. The
reception will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on New Jersey Avenue,
Washington, D.

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same respect extends to the many communities with whom we do business. It is the third largest brewer in the U.

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"We are failing women in the fight against AIDS.

The International Center for Research on Women is a private, nonprofit
organization dedicated to improving the lives of women in poverty, advancing
equality and human rights, and contributing to broader economic and social
well-being .C. He has been an outstanding
and committed leader on behalf of CHCI, the Latino community, and the nation,"
remarked President and CEO, Esther Aguilera.

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* September 15: Mexican Independence Day "Mosaic of Mexico," cultural
event hosted by the Mexican Consulate of Denver, Colo.

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Participants in the Congressional
breakfast briefing included Senator Bill Frist, Senator Hillary Rodham
Clinton, Senator Orrin Hatch, Ambassador Randall Tobias, Former Senator
Timothy Wirth and participants from the Women and AIDS U.chci.

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The Global Coalition on Women and AIDS is a worldwide alliance of civil
society groups, networks of women with HIV and AIDS, governments and UN
organizations.
"Through our involvement in Hispanic Heritage Month, Coors honors the
contributions the Hispanic community has made to the culture and economy of
the United States," said Frits van Paasschen, president and chief executive
officer for Coors Brewing Company.

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Tour: Empower Women, Save Lives' takes part in Leadership
Breakfast and Congressional Briefing with Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Senator Orrin Hatch and Ambassador Randall Tobias. "We cannot rest until we are able to
ensure that no matter where a woman lives, the scourge of AIDS will cease to
be the killer it is today. In the Caribbean and Africa,
nearly three out of four children infected are girls. Tour: Empower Women, Save Lives is a
dynamic group of international AIDS experts including Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, President,
International Center for Research on Women; and women from the frontlines of
the fight -- including Mary Fisher (US); Princess Kasune Zulu (Africa); Frika
Chia (Asia), Gracia Violeta Ross (Latin America), and Michaelle Soliman
(Caribbean) -- whose own lives have been personally affected by AIDS. Earlier this
year, Hispanic Magazine named Coors to its "Corporate 100" list, which
recognizes companies that provide the most opportunities for Hispanics through
diversity training, recruitment efforts , ethnic representation on their
boards, other minority business initiatives and funding for Latino -related
causes.

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* September 25: Un Pueblo Festival at Balboa Park; San Diego, Calif.S.

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Headlining The Women and AIDS U. Since 1994, M-A-F has
raised over $41 million primarily through VIVA GLAM lipstick, from which 100%
percent of sales go directly to organizations worldwide that provide direct
care services and essentials to those affected, as well as education, and
prevention programs to support the elimination of prejudice and discrimination
against HIV/AIDS-affected individuals . Coors Celebrates U. Hispanic Heritage Month, held from September 15 to October 15,
recognizes the culture and traditions of the more than 40 million U.

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S. The UN Foundation also broadens support
for the UN and global cooperation through advocacy and public outreach.
* September 13: National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts Gala;
Washington, DC
* September 14: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala;
Washington, DC
* September 14-17: United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce National
Conference; Milwaukee, Wisc.

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The GCWA was launched by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and
AIDS (UNAIDS). ICRW accomplishes this, in partnership with others, through
research, capacity building and advocacy on issues affecting women's economic ,
health and social status in low- and middle-income countries. WASHINGTON, Today, the Congressional Hispanic
Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation's leading Hispanic educational nonprofit
organization , will host a mock swearing-in ceremony and reception for Senator
Robert Menendez (NJ) in honor of his new senatorial appointment. The
CHCI board of directors is comprised of Hispanic Members of Congress,
nonprofit leaders, and corporate executives.com.

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Created in 1998 with a gift from entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted
Turner, the United Nations Foundation enables other to support United Nations
(UN) causes and activities.

CHCI Honors New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez

, In observance of Hispanic Heritage
Month, Coors Brewing Company is sponsoring events across the country to
celebrate the Hispanic community and its contributions to American history and
culture.

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Tour . HIV infection rates
among women and girls in Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe are on the
rise. Cravero.
September 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month to commemorate the
anniversary of independence of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras
and Nicaragua.molsoncoors .

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Notable
local leaders, celebrities, and community advocates have taken part in events
in each tour city. "Efforts to reach women and girls are a
good start but not nearly enough.

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The Global Coalition also aims to engage businesses, foundations, faith
leaders, academia, the entertainment industry, advocacy groups, and the media
in this effort."
The Tour kicked off in NYC (March 2 and 3), and then traveled on to
Nashville (March 3 and 4), Miami (March 5), Chicago (March 6 and 7), and
finished today, International Women's Day, in Washington, D.

World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated
to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential
by tackling the causes of poverty. The company 's
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It leads, strengthens and supports an expanded
response aimed at preventing transmission of HIV, providing care and support,
reducing the vulnerability of individuals and communities to HIV/AIDS, and
alleviating the impact of the epidemic.S.

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Today, 20 million women are living with HIV/AIDS worldwide, accounting for
almost half of all HIV infections globally.

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS is the main advocate for
global action on the epidemic .

The M-A-C AIDS Fund, the "heart and soul" of M-A-C cosmetics, provides
vital support to men, women and children with HIV/AIDS.
Over 900 guests will join the CHCI Board Members to celebrate this
historic occasion.
* October 6: "Las Primeras" Awards Luncheon with MANA , a National
Latina Organization; Washington, DC
* October 15-18: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities,
National Conference; Phoenix, Arizona

This fall , Coors is also supporting its retailers with Fiestas Patrias
holiday themed point of sale materials as well as its NFL Carne Asada
"Domingos de Coors Light" promotion which includes themed point of sale
materials and a Latin BBQ recipe book.