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Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women National Committee Canada joined volunteers in Montreal for the Annual World Partnership Walk
UN Women National Committee Canada President, Almas Jiwani, joined Montreal UNWNCC volunteers Celine Caira and Priyanka Biklani for the Annual World Partnership Walk, held at Parc Jean Drapeau in Montreal, Canada. Singer Belinda Brady performed at the walk raising awareness and funds to help end global poverty. Almas said, “I am very grateful for the…
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One-on-one CBC Interview – Almas Jiwani President of National Committee of UN Women Canada
One-on-one CBC interview of Almas Jiwani President of UN Women National Committee Canada on the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and the state of women around the world.
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Almas Jiwani: “F e M a L e – Feminine first, Mothers second and Leaders foremost
1. You are a worldwide recognized women’s leader, your words and deeds inspire not only women but people in general to move forward towards a world, where freedom and equality are not only abstract notions, but the fundamental elements of society. You say that the women’s empowerment movement is a collective action that begins with…
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UN Women Canada, Women Ambassadors of Ottawa and the Parliament Canada Commemorate International Women’s Day
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – March 23, 2014) – UN Women National Committee of Canada will join Women Ambassadors of Ottawa and Canadian Members of Parliament to further the groundwork highlighted by International Women’s Day on March 25, 2014 at 4:00pm followed by a VIP reception at 5:30pm at the Parliament Hill in Ottawa, ON. This event…
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UN Women Canada President Almas Jiwani Addressed African Women Parliamentarians at First Crans Montana African Women’s Forym in Brussels
Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women National Committee of Canada addressed the first African Women’s Forum held by Crans Montana in Brussels, Belgium, on March 21st and 22nd. The new forum will focus on raising the visibility of African women leaders and developing an action plan for Africa’s world integration. “It is truly an honour…
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International Women’s Day
Celebrated annually on 8 March, the 2014 theme for International Women’s Day is: “Equality for women is progress for all”. This year, International Women’s Day was commemorated at UN headquarters in New York on 7 March, on the eve of the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, (10-21 March). See invitation….
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Diplomats and Parliamentarians met in Ottawa, Canada to celebrate International Women’s Day
President of the National Committee Canada Almas Jiwani joined diplomats and parliamentarians to celebration the annial International Women’s Day at the Parliament of Canada in Ottawa, Canada. Almas was honours to share the panel with Federal Ministers, Ambassadors and Senators.
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UN Women National Committee Canada President Almas Jiwani Delivered Keynote Address at the Woibex, 17th Global Women Leaders Conference in Dubai, UAE
Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women National Committee Canada delivered keynote address at the Woibex – 17th Global Women Leaders Conference in celebration of the 104th International Women’s Day on March 8 – 9, 2014 at Burj Al Arab, Dubai. Her Highness Princess Ameerah Al-Taweel was the guest of honor at the 14th Middle East…
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Newsletter
UN Women National Committee Canada is delighted to share it’s first newsletter for 2014. Read exclusive interviews with Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, see what President Almas Jiwani had to say at the Women and Youth in Agriculture at African Summit in Berlin, and Magna Carta’s Canadian Odyssey.
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Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women National Committee Canada, to Address Panel on Women and Youth in Agriculture at AGCO Africa Summit in Berlin
BERLIN, GERMANY–(Marketwired – Dec. 18, 2013) – Almas Jiwani, President of United Nations Women National Committee Canada, will address a panel on Women and Youth in Agriculture at the Third Annual AGCO Africa Summit in Berlin on Jan. 20, 2014. “Agriculture is one of the oldest industries and in a world where hunger is an…
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