Following the withdrawal of two major Downtown Eastside Women’s organizations from the Missing Women Inquiry process, two of Canada’s leading human rights organizations will be holding a press conference on the topic of their participation in the Missing Women Inquiry on October 6, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., hosted by the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs.

What: Press conference with Amnesty International Canada and the BCCLA

When: October 6, 2011, 10:00 a.m. PST

Where: Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs Boardroom, 5th Floor, 342 Water Street

Who: Representatives of the BCCLA, AIC, UBCIC, DEWC, Women’s Memorial March Ctee

For more information, contact:

David Eby, Executive Director, BCCLA – 604-630-9752

Beth Berton-Hunter, Amnesty International, (416) 363-9933, extension 332