1. family and parenting
2. children

T H U R S D AY , M AY 7 , 2 0 1 5
GOTHAM HALL|NEW YORK
AT A GLANCE
The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children’s
(ICMEC) Gala Deck will:
1. Describe the international need that led to the
formation of ICMEC
2. Introduce ICMEC’s groundbreaking, unparalleled
services
3. Quantify the existing global epidemic
4. Inform you of ways to become involved in the 2015
debut of the Gala for Child Protection
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Following the 1996 Belgian “Dutroux Affair”
(a series of rapes, killings, and kidnappings of 6 young girls),
Belgian Prime Minister Dehaene visited the U.S.-based National
Center for Missing & Exploited Children
(NCMEC).
When the Prime Minister asked for assistance in establishing
similar resources in his country, then NCMEC President,
Ernie Allen, told him:
“You don’t need an American solution to this problem - you need
a Belgian solution. But we will help.”
It quickly became evident that many other countries sought
solutions to this internationally shared problem, but lacked the
necessary technical resources, training, and support.
The International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children was
formally launched in 1999 to empower and equip the global
community to protect children from abduction, sexual abuse,
and exploitation through:
RESEARCH
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
TECHNOLOGY
TRAINING
for governments, policymakers, law enforcement,
prosecutors, industry, civil society, and others
worldwide
Examples of ICMEC’s Global Programs & Services
RESEARCH
ICMEC’s research arm, the Koons Family Institute on International Law and
Policy, has published 28 independent research publications that have become
essential resources for practitioners, families, academics, and policymakers across
the globe.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
With nearly 90% of the U.S. payments industry’s support, the Financial Coalition
Against Child Pornography (FCACP) has virtually eradicated mainstream credit
card and other payment options for the criminals who sell these images and videos.
TECHNOLOGY
ICMEC’s ProjectVIC network, enabled by Microsoft’s PhotoDNA technology, as
well as Exposé F1 video technology, disrupts the ability of predators to use the
Internet to exploit children.
TRAINING
Working with INTERPOL and Microsoft, ICMEC has trained over 6,000 law
enforcement officers in 122 countries and now has a worldwide cadre of experts
experienced in identifying and responding to crimes against children.
ICMEC
BY THE
NUMBERS
CHILDREN EVERYWHERE STILL NEED
OUR HELP!
EVERY YEAR:
8 million children are abducted
2 million children are sexually exploited
1.2 million children are trafficked
EVERY DAY:
200 new child sexual
abuse images are posted online
Proceeds from this debut fundraising gala
will support ICMEC’s worldwide programs.
With your help, we can give them hope.
Gotham Hall | May 7, 2015
6:00 p.m. Cocktails | 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Black Tie
HONORING
Jeff and Justine Koons
&
Microsoft
SPECIAL TRIBUTE
Ashton Kutcher
HOSTED BY
Norah O’Donnell
GALA SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES
Global Champion | $100,000 & above
Premier seating for 2 tables of 10 guests | VIP Cocktail Reception | Opportunity to direct a portion of funds to a
specific project | Logo on the event media wall | Acknowledgment in all press materials and on the ICMEC website for
one year | Sponsorship recognition in all 2015-2016 ICMEC publications | Recognition from the podium Logo in the
Gala invitation, printed program and all other Gala collateral | Logo/advertisement displayed on screen at the event
Children’s Advocate | $50,000 & above
Premier seating for 1 table of 10 guests | VIP Cocktail Reception | Logo on the event media wall
Acknowledgment in all press materials and on the ICMEC website for one year | Sponsorship recognition in all 20152016 ICMEC publications | Recognition from the podium | Logo in the Gala invitation, printed program and all other
Gala collateral Logo/advertisement displayed on screen at the event
Coalition Sponsor | $25,000 & above
Premium seating for 1 table of 10 guests | Sponsorship credit in ICMEC publications | Recognition from the podium |
Listing in the Gala invitation and printed program | Logo/advertisement displayed on screen at the event
Mission Sponsor | $15,000 & above
Premium seating for 1 table of 10 guests | Listing in the Gala invitation and printed program | Logo/advertisement
displayed on screen at the event
Training Sponsor | $10,000 & above SOLD OUT!
Preferred seating for 1 table of 10 guests | Listing in the Gala invitation and printed program
CALL
Quin Works at The JFM Group LLC
212.921.9070, ext. 21
EMAIL
[email protected]
VISIT
www.ICMECgala.org