This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Ron Redmond – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing, on 21 January 2003, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

UNIFEM is launching a report prepared by the Independent Panel of Experts on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Women and the Role of Women in Peace-building. The report will be launched by UNIFEM's Executive Director, Ms. Noeleen Hezyer and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Ruud Lubbers. Journalists are invited to the launch which will take place at UNHCR (Geneva) tomorrow, Wednesday 22 Jan., from 11.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

Story date: 21 January 2003
UNHCR Briefing Notes