Media Advisory: Afghan Women's Delegation to Meet with State Leaders

ANNAPOLIS – On Monday, March 6, the Office of the Secretary of State will host six Afghan women and five U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Department of State officials to engage in dialogue about government and tour state facilities.

The delegation is comprised of elected legislative officials from both the Wolesi Jirga or Lower House of Parliament, and the Meshrano Jirga or the Upper House of Parliament in Afghanistan.

During their visit the women will be introduced at the Senate session that evening; they will also participate discussions with Maryland women legislators, tour the State House, and attend legislative receptions.

Proposed Itinerary: Monday, March 6, 2006

5:25 p.m. Welcome & Introduction of Delegation, State House, First Floor
Deputy Chief of Staff Mary Beth Carozza

5:45 p.m. Tour of State House

6:15 p.m. Meetings with Maryland Women Legislators
Lowe House Office Building, Room 318

7:00 p.m. Legislative Receptions
Miller Senate Office Building

President’s Conference Room East & West
Senator John A. Giannetti, Jr.
Senator Sandra B. Schrader

All members of the media planning to attend should notify Marina Harrison at 410-260-3866 or mharrison@sos.state.md.us