Artists United For Human Rights: Anuradha Koirala on CNN

"Please Tell The World About My Girls" 

Anuradha Koirala, Founder of Maiti Nepal 


"On behalf of these unspeakably abused children, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  They are defenseless and abandoned persons who now suffer with no hope and in their short lives “ never had a chance”

Barring breaking news, the CNN HEROES profile of Anuradha Koirala is scheduled to premiere THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2010 at some point during the hour of Larry King Live (9-10pm EST) and re-air during the slotted times, EST, listed below.  

Beginning Friday (4/30/2010--EST), the story will also be available and viewable online at CNN HEROES 

Thanks to everyone for your assistance with this story!  

Best,  Ebonne

AIR SCHEDULE, CNN HEROES: ANURADHA KOIRALA

FRIDAY (4/30) EST

CNN: 8-9a, 11a-12p, 2-3p

*may get extra airing in 3p hr

HLN: 6:30-7a, 1:30-2p, 5-6p, 8-9p/10-11p/1-2a

*may also air in 7:30a hr

CNNI: 2a, 7a, 12p, 8p

  

SATURDAY (5/1) EST

CNN: 10-11a, 3-4p, 5-6p, 11p-12a/2-3a

HLN: 8-8:30a, 2-2:30p

  

CNN en Espanol

Monday (5/3): Premiere in Panorama Mundial 9pm EST

Tuesday (5/4/2010):

- Al Dia 7am EST

- Nuestro Mundo 2pm EST

- Encuentro 6pm EST

- Directo 7pm EST

Sunday (5/2/2010): Mirador Mundial 7pm EST


Friends of Maiti Nepal 
501 (c) 3 Massachusetts non profit corporation
Brigitte Cazalis-Collins (Exec Director)
Joseph H. Collins (Assoc. Director)
63-6 Commercial Wharf Boston MA 02110 USA 
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Artists United For Human Rights: Naval Park: Pearl Street Grill

Join The Buffalo and Erie County Naval Park, along with Pearl Street Grill & Brewery as they sponsor and celebrate "Artists United for Human Rights" on October 4, 2009, aboard the USS Little Rock. A free festival open to the public.

12n-7pm Sunday, this festival features non-stop live music, local artists and business selling their wares, and directors of task forces and organizations that support human rights focusing on education, awareness and prevention of child abuse and trafficking. This all day event is to support: The Citizens Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect Erie County (CTFCAN), Prevent Child Abuse NY and Maiti Nepal for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. The event is a gathering of local artisans, musician and organizations to cause awareness and support The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Musicians: Noa Bursie, Emile Latimer, Lance Diamond, The BloodThirsty Vegans, Joni Russ, Van Taylor Project (AFE-USO), Rob Falgiano, Gruvology, Derek McKeith (NYC), Joyce Wilson Nixon Band, Free Henry!, Lenny Revell, Buffalo Select Chorus, and Sons of the King.

Artists & Installations: Artfully Aware (International), Nomad Magazine Community Painting Project (local), and Poet Tree Magazine (International.) There will be 15-20 different artists and business donating 20% of all sales to both organizations. A silent auction will be held featuring Buffalo's finest restaurants, golf courses, jewelry, artwork and musicians.

"Buffalo musicians and artists are proving to be strong advocates for children," said Christine Deyss, executive director of Prevent Child Abuse New York. "With our colleagues from the Citizen's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, we are tremendously excited and grateful for their coming together to help prevent child abuse and victimization."

Ms. Anuradha Koirala, founder and director of Maiti Nepal added, ""They [women and children] are working to help their sisters and they know the horror of the victims." "Society rejects me and my girls, but they are the most important thing in my life."

The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, is a museum on the shore of Lake Erie. It is home to several decommissioned US Naval vessels, including the Cleveland-class cruiser USS Little Rock, the Fletcher-class destroyer USS The Sullivans, and the submarine USS Croaker. All three are open to the public for free self guided tours at this event only.

The park is located near the HSBC Arena in downtown Buffalo. The Naval & Military Park is located very close to downtown Buffalo, on Buffalo Place at the foot of Pearl and Main streets, across from HSBC Arena. You can take any transportation to visit the park. One Naval Park Cove • Buffalo, NY 14202 • (716) 847-1773.

Pearl Street Grill was born in the Erie Canal District, is one of Buffalo's finest restaurants, with a full micro brewery on premises. Located at 76 Pearl Street, the building is home to 7 historically distinct spaces, a virtual game room, 3 outdoor patios, 4 floors, an art gallery and a cellar bar gallery. The menu is diverse ranging from chicken wings to portabello mushroom ravioli. Pearl Street Grill: 76 Pearl Street Buffalo NY 14202 716-856-2336.

Come on down to the marina for a day of family related events, artisans selling their wares and live music all day long with Pearl Street Grill aboard to feed you. Support our local artists, musicians and organizations while supporting two organizations essential to the well being and lives of women and children.

For more information: Susan Marie.

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Artists United For Human Rights (Buffalo, NY)

On October 4, 2009, aboard the USS Little Rock, Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park, musicians and artists combine forces to support human rights. From 12n-7pm Sunday, this festival features non-stop live music, Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, Buffalo Indie Market, Nomad Magazine, Artfully Aware, artists and business selling their wares with directors of task forces and organizations that support human rights. This all day event is free and open to the public in direct support of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Organizations: Prevent Child Abuse NY (Citizens Task Force on Child Abuse & Neglect of Buffalo) and Maiti Nepal (ATSEC).

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From Prevent Child Abuse New York:

“Buffalo musicians and artists are proving to be strong advocates for children,” said Christine Deyss, executive director of Prevent Child Abuse New York. “With our colleagues from the Citizen’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, we are tremendously excited and grateful for their coming together to help prevent child abuse and victimization.”


FROM Maiti Nepal

"My colleagues and myself at ATSEC Nepal think you are doing a great job and HATS Off to your enthusiasm. You [the artists and musicians] have given an emotional and a personal touch to the cause, which I think is truly commendable.", said Sabin Gurung, from ATSEC. Ms. Anuradha Koirala, founder and director of Maiti Nepal added, ""They [women and children] are working to help their sisters and they know the horror of the victims." "Society rejects me and my girls, but they are the most important thing in my life."

The Artists:

Musicians: Noa Bursie, Emile Latimer, Lance Diamond, The BloodThirsty Vegans, Joni Russ, Van Taylor Project (AFE-USO), Rob Falgiano, Gruvology, Derek McKeith (NYC), Joyce Wilson Nixon Band and Free Henry!

Artists & Installations: Artfully Aware (International), Nomad Magazine Community Painting Project (local), Buffalo Indie Market (local), and Poet Tree Magazine (International.)

FREE music, artwork from diverse cultures and genres, and the Naval and Military Park with two organizations that assist OUR children. October is National Prevention of Violence Month, event is between International Day of Non-Violence (Mahatma Gandhi), and Day of Unity Against Domestic Violence.

Support your city, your state, your country, your world. Become a part of the beginning of positive global change beginning in Buffalo, New York on October 4. Work to build the world we want to live in. All you have to do is attend.

All artists are donating 20% of their sales to both organizations and the musicians are playing for free to support the cause. Help us help others.

Artists United For Human Rights © is a registered project under President Barack Obama's Serve.Gov, Million Voices Campaign and The World March for Peace and Non-Violence.

The Coordination Team:

The Naval and Military Park, Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, International Justice Mission, Van Taylor Production, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Think Twice Radio, Artfully Aware, Buffalo Indie Market, Nomad Magazine, Poet Tree Magazine, Noa Bursie and Susan Marie.

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Van Taylor
716-604-4365
Noa Bursie
New York USA 2009