The Law & Policy Group to Honor Danny Glover, Human Rights Advocates, and International Bridges to Justice at a champagne reception in New York.

The Law & Policy Group to Honor Danny Glover, Human Rights Advocates, and International Bridges to Justice at a champagne reception. Striving for International Justice" is theme of prestigious event at RUSH Gallery in New York City on Saturday, November 15, 2003.

The Law & Policy Group to Honor Danny Glover and Human Rights Advocates Striving for International Justice" is theme of prestigious event at RUSH Gallery.

NEW YORK -- The Law and Policy Group, Inc. will honor actor/activist Mr. Danny Glover as well as human rights organizations Human Rights Watch and International Bridges to Justice at a champagne reception on November 15, 2003 at 7:00pm.

Mr. Danny Glover will receive the James Baldwin Award in recognition of his human rights work in the United States, Africa, and the African Diaspora. Mr. Glover is a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador. He worked tirelessly against apartheid in South Africa. Today, his work includes raising awareness about the AIDS pandemic in Africa and the United States. James Baldwin was an acclaimed writer and activist for social justice.

Human Rights Watch will receive the Stalwart Award in recognition of a tradition of dedicated service to international human rights and social justice. For decades, Human Rights Watch has advocated on behalf of political prisoners, war refugees, torture victims, minority groups, and the unjustly accused, worldwide. Human Rights Watch has fought for the Rule of Law by monitoring the actions of world leaders, reporting human rights abuses, and assisting in the release of human rights activists.

International Bridges to Justice will receive The Young Lion Award in recognition of its pivotal contribution to social justice demonstrated in a limited period of time. International Bridges to Justice is dedicated to ensuring the basic legal rights of ordinary citizens in Cambodia, China, and Vietnam by working to guarantee a right to competent legal representation, protection from cruel and unusual punishment, and a fair trial

The Law and Policy Group, Inc.'s Awards Reception will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2003, at RUSH Arts Gallery, 526 W. 26th Street (10-11th Aves.) in the Chelsea Arts Center of Manhattan. The time of the event is 7:00pm. This year's theme is "Striving for International Justice."

Contact Gloria Browne-Marshall, Executive Director-Counsel of The Law and Policy Group, Inc. for information regarding invitations and tickets at 212-946-6339 for this fund-raising event.    

Press passes are available for Media, but RSVP must be received by November 13th via email or phone. Photo ID required at the door.

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