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June 24, 2009
Contact: Andrea Rodgers
Phone: 202-422-2692
Email: missa@askmissa.com
Website: www.innocentsatrisk.org

Innocents at Risk to Host Reception and Screening of the Movie, “Taken” to Raise Awareness about Human Trafficking and to Raise Funds to Expand Their “Blue Lightning,” Flight Attendant Initiative

Washington, DC – On June 29, 2009, Innocents at Risk will host a reception and screening of the movie, “Taken” starring Liam Neeson and Maggie Grace. The event will take place at the Letelier Theatre at 3251 Prospect Street NW, Upper Courtyard, Washington, D.C. 20007. This event will raise awareness and raise funds to support the vital work that Innocents at Risk is doing. There will be a reception with wine and heavy hors d’ouevres in the courtyard followed by a screening of the movie, “Taken”. After the screening, experts fighting human trafficking will take part in a Q & A session.

Since 2004, Innocents at Risk has been doing essential work to create awareness of the global threat of human trafficking in the United States and abroad. This illicit industry, which generates over $32 billion annually, is the fastest growing criminal business in the world and the most lucrative, second to drug trafficking. The numbers are staggering. More than 3,000,000 women and children are sold into servitude annually; 18,000 enter the United States by train, car or plane and 300,000 are trafficked within the U. S.

In 2008, Innocents at Risk launched their Flight Attendant Initiative, providing approximately one-third of American Airlines’ 19,000 flight attendants with their brochure, “Protecting Women and Children from Human Trafficking”. The brochure alerts flight attendants to the signs of trafficking and gives them the National Hotline Number 1-888-373-7888 to call in addition to other critical information. As a result, hundreds of flight attendants have called the Hotline to report situations of potential victims, and lives are being saved. The Flight Attendant Initiative, recently named “Blue Lightning” by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is supported by the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Customs Border Control and countless NGOs in the United States and around the globe.

A donation of $75 is required to attend. Proceeds from the evening will be used to expand “Blue Lightning” to reach 50,000 more flight attendants at American and other airlines who are in a position to call the national Hotline Number immediately when they notice suspicious activity and possible victims. The guest list is limited, so it is important to respond as soon as possible by purchasing your ticket online at http://www.innocentsatrisk.org. If you prefer to pay by check, please send a check for $75 per person made payable to “Innocents at Risk” to Deborah Sigmund at 1101 30th Street, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20007.

For more tickets and more information, contact Andrea Rodgers at 202-422-2692, missa@askmissa.com, or visit www.innocentsatrisk.org.

About Innocents at Risk

Innocents at Risk a child-advocacy non-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to fight the trafficking and exploitation of women and children through awareness programs aimed at educating the public of these crimes. Innocents at Risk partners with NGO’s and has The United States Department of State, which has endorsed the organization’s efforts on behalf of the three million women and children who are trafficked annually worldwide.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 19, 2009
Contact: Andrea Rodgers
Phone: 202-422-2692
Email: missa@askmissa.com
Website: www.innocentsatrisk.org

Members of Congress, The Diplomatic Community, The Corporate Sector, Non-Government Organizations and The Philanthropic Community Come Together To Fight Human Trafficking

An Evening to Benefit Innocents at Risk Hosted by The Ambassador of France, H.E. Pierre Vimont

Washington, DC – On May 20, 2009, the 3rd Annual Evening to Benefit Innocents at Risk event will take place at the Residence of The Ambassador of France, H.E. Pierre Vimont. An Evening to Benefit Innocents at Risk brings together Members of Congress, the Diplomatic Community, the Corporate Sector, Non-Government Organizations and the Philanthropic Community to fight child exploitation. Each year, this event draws an extraordinary crowd of VIP’s in support of the fight against human trafficking. During the evening, Innocents at Risk will honor The Honorable Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), a strong leader in Congress who has worked tirelessly to combat human trafficking.

“Innocents at Risk applauds the work that Carolyn Maloney has done to protect children from this evil,” said Innocents at Risk Founder, Deborah Sigmund. “I hope that others will get involved in the fight to end trafficking. In the name of children, we all must work to end these atrocities.”

An Evening to Benefit Innocents at Risk has solidified itself as the most exclusive must attend event in Washington, DC featuring both style and substance. This year’s Emcee will be Pamela Brown, Anchor for ABC 7/WJLA-TV. Tickets cost $500 per person, and benefit Innocents at Risk, a child-advocacy non-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to fight the trafficking and exploitation of women and children through awareness programs aimed at educating the public of these crimes.

Following the Reception, guests are invited to a private after-party at Washington’s exclusive L2 Lounge in Cady’s Alley at 3315 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007.

For more tickets and more information, contact Andrea Rodgers at 202-422-2692, missa@askmissa.com, or visit www.innocentsatrisk.org.

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After the screening, experts fighting human trafficking will take part in a Q & A session. Since 2004, Innocents at Risk has been doing essential work to create awareness of the global threat of human trafficking in the United States and abroad. This illicit industry, which generates over $32 billion annually, is the fastest growing criminal business in the world and the most lucrative, second to drug trafficking. The numbers are staggering. More than 3,000,000 women and children are sold into servitude annually; 18,000 enter the United States by train, car or plane and 300,000 are trafficked within the U. S. In 2008, Innocents at Risk launched their Flight Attendant Initiative, providing approximately one-third of American Airlines’ 19,000 flight attendants with their brochure, “Protecting Women and Children from Human Trafficking”. The brochure alerts flight attendants to the signs of trafficking and gives them the National Hotline Number 1-888-373-7888 to call in addition to other critical information. As a result, hundreds of flight attendants have called the Hotline to report situations of potential victims, and lives are being saved. The Flight Attendant Initiative, recently named “Blue Lightning” by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is supported by the U.S. State Department, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, ICE, Customs Border Control and countless NGOs in the United States and around the globe. A donation of $75 is required to attend. Proceeds from the evening will be used to expand “Blue Lightning” to reach 50,000 more flight attendants at American and other airlines who are in a position to call the national Hotline Number immediately when they notice suspicious activity and possible victims. The guest list is limited, so it is important to respond as soon as possible by purchasing your ticket online at http://www.innocentsatrisk.org. If you prefer to pay by check, please send a check for $75 per person made payable to “Innocents at Risk” to Deborah Sigmund at 1101 30th Street, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20007. For more tickets and more information, contact Andrea Rodgers at 202-422-2692, missa@askmissa.com, or visit www.innocentsatrisk.org. About Innocents at Risk Innocents at Risk a child-advocacy non-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to fight the trafficking and exploitation of women and children through awareness programs aimed at educating the public of these crimes. Innocents at Risk partners with NGO’s and has The United States Department of State, which has endorsed the organization’s efforts on behalf of the three million women and children who are trafficked annually worldwide. ## FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2009 Contact: Andrea Rodgers Phone: 202-422-2692 Email: missa@askmissa.com Website: www.innocentsatrisk.org Members of Congress, The Diplomatic Community, The Corporate Sector, Non-Government Organizations and The Philanthropic Community Come Together To Fight Human Trafficking An Evening to Benefit Innocents at Risk Hosted by The Ambassador of France, H.E. Pierre Vimont Washington, DC – On May 20, 2009, the 3rd Annual Evening to Benefit Innocents at Risk event will take place at the Residence of The Ambassador of France, H.E. Pierre Vimont. An Evening to Benefit Innocents at Risk brings together Members of Congress, the Diplomatic Community, the Corporate Sector, Non-Government Organizations and the Philanthropic Community to fight child exploitation. Each year, this event draws an extraordinary crowd of VIP’s in support of the fight against human trafficking. During the evening, Innocents at Risk will honor The Honorable Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), a strong leader in Congress who has worked tirelessly to combat human trafficking. “Innocents at Risk applauds the work that Carolyn Maloney has done to protect children from this evil,” said Innocents at Risk Founder, Deborah Sigmund. “I hope that others will get involved in the fight to end trafficking. In the name of children, we all must work to end these atrocities.” An Evening to Benefit Innocents at Risk has solidified itself as the most exclusive must attend event in Washington, DC featuring both style and substance. This year’s Emcee will be Pamela Brown, Anchor for ABC 7/WJLA-TV. Tickets cost $500 per person, and benefit Innocents at Risk, a child-advocacy non-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to fight the trafficking and exploitation of women and children through awareness programs aimed at educating the public of these crimes. Following the Reception, guests are invited to a private after-party at Washington’s exclusive L2 Lounge in Cady’s Alley at 3315 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007. For more tickets and more information, contact Andrea Rodgers at 202-422-2692, missa@askmissa.com, or visit www.innocentsatrisk.org. About Innocents at Risk Innocents at Risk a child-advocacy non-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to fight the trafficking and exploitation of women and children through awareness programs aimed at educating the public of these crimes. Innocents at Risk partners with NGO’s and has The United States Department of State, which has endorsed the organization’s efforts on behalf of the three million women and children who are trafficked annually worldwide. ##
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