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'Blood Diamond' director to speak at Rap conference

February 01, 2007

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New York—Ed Zwick, who produced and directed Blood Diamond, will offer his views on conflict diamonds and problems confronting artisanal diamond diggers at a press conference during the 4th Annual Rapaport International Diamond Conference on Feb. 5.

The event will focus on social responsibility and fair trade diamonds. It will bring together industry, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and government to discuss ways to assist diamond diggers.

In addition to the presentation from Zwick, Rapaport Group Chairman Martin Rapaport will announce the establishment of the Fair Trade Diamond and Jewelry Association.

The non-profit organization will be devoted to promoting ethical and fair trade sourcing and production of diamonds, gems and jewelry in Africa and elsewhere. Rapaport will also announce the launch of an educational fund for at-risk children in Sierra Leone.

Other presenters include Karol Kovanda, chair of the Kimberley Process and deputy director of the European Commission, and Ian Smillie from the NGO Partnership Africa Canada.

The press conference will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, at the New York Hilton Hotel. Space is limited. Media who wish to attend must confirm by Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. via e-mail at media@diamonds.net or by calling Jeff Miller at (212) 763-4010.
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