2000 Anti-Slavery Award

17 November 2000

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2000 Anti-Slavery Award is George Omona, Project Co-ordinator of Gulu Support the Children Organisation (GUSCO).

George Omona is being honoured for his outstanding work with children affected by armed conflict, particularly those abducted by the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda. More than 2,300 children have been rehabilitated by GUSCO, receiving food, shelter, clothing, medical help, counselling and help to reunite them with their families.

Trevor Phillips OBE, Chair of the Greater London Assembly will present the award.

We hope you will be able to join Anti-Slavery in celebrating the achievements of George Omona and GUSCO on Thursday 7 December 2000, 7.30pm at:

Waterstones Bookshop,
The Simpson Room (top floor),
203 - 206 Piccadilly,
London W1V 9LE

Nearest tube stations: Piccadilly Circus or Green Park
ALL WELCOME!

If you would like to attend or want further information please contact Sonya Maldar, Campaigns Officer, Anti-Slavery, 020 7501 8933 or email: s.maldar@antislavery.org