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Deputy Speaker of British House of Lords,

Baroness Caroline Cox In Montreal

Montreal, January 22, 2007 – The NKR Nor Jraberd Project Team has announced that the Deputy Speaker of the British House of Lords, The Baroness Caroline Cox will be the main guest of honor during a series of events scheduled for May 19-20, 2007 in Montreal.

 Baroness Cox is an outspoken supporter of the pursuit of self determination of the population of Nagorno Karabagh (Artsakh in Armenian).  She has participated in many efforts organized by various human rights’ groups in support of the same goals. 

The scheduled events will include a special presentation of her books and signing by the author at the Armenian Community Center (Hay Getron), several media interviews, a public debate and interactive session within the Ideas @ the AGBU series, a meeting with the Armenian scouts and girl guides of Montreal (she is also the Vice President of the World Girl Guide Federation) and a major fundraising banquet for the Nor Jraberd project at the AGBU center where she will be the keynote speaker.  All of these events and schedules will be announced in due course.

All Armenian associations, organizations and community groups are kindly asked to refrain from scheduling any conflicting events during these dates. 

For further information, please contact the email address info@norjraberd.org. Information can also be found at the NKR Nor Jraberd website http://www.norjraberd.org/ .