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Almas Jiwani to Deliver Keynote Address & Present Canada’s Country Report on Juvenile Justice at Dean of the Faculty of Law, Istanbul University
ISTANBUL, TURKEY–(Marketwired – Sept. 8, 2013) – Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee will be attending the Istanbul International Crime and Punishment Film Festival. As an invited guest lecturer of the University of Istanbul and its Faculty of Law, Ms. Jiwani will provide a keynote address and discuss the report on Canada’s…
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UN Women National Committee Canada designated as charity of choice in Zanis & Co. “Be a Force” Campaign
We are absolutely delighted to share that Zanis & Co. have generously offered to make UN Women National Committee Canada their charity of choice for their upcoming “Be A Force” Campaign. Zanis & Co. produce wearable works of art featuring rare Space Gems, pieces of the Moon, and Mars in their new Universe Watch &…
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UNiTE Weekly Video: Sex, Crime and Unlikely Heroes
Monique Villa at TEDxHousesofParliament argues that to fight human trafficking, the world needs new philanthropic heroes from unlikely places, including banks, law firms and media organizations.
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New Executive Director meets with civil society members in New York and pledges close collaboration
New York Just seven days after having been sworn into office, the new Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, welcomed civil society representatives based in New York at UN Women Headquarters and pledged strong collaboration. She acknowledged the key role of civil society in making progress for human rights, in ensuring a successful outcome…
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Global Compact Summit to highlight gender equality
New York The 4th UN Global Compact Leaders Summit, taking place 19-20 September in New York City is fast approaching! The summit will bring together Chief Executives of the private sector with leaders from civil society, Government and the United Nations to unveil a new global architecture for corporate sustainability. Gender equality and women’s empowerment,…
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Blue Helmet trainings to prevent sexual violence
To prevent and respond to sexual violence in peacekeeping operations, Rwandan and South African military officers recently took part in a scenario-based training course. “The power to stop even one woman or girl from being raped and take appropriate action when there is an incidence of sexual violence must be one of the most meaningful…
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UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka sworn in today
New York Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka took the oath of office as the Executive Director of UN Women during a ceremony today at UN Headquarters presided over by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. She is the second Executive Director of the organization created in 2010 to lead the UN’s work on advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. Ms….
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UN Women National Committee Canada Summer Newsletter Now Available
This Summer has very eventful for UN Women National Committee Canada, filled with new initiatives that raise awareness about the ongoing challenges that women and girls around the world still face. Read about our activities in the Summer 2013 newsletter.
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Almas Jiwani Attends Diplomat Reception for 68th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia’s Independence Day
UN Women National Committee Canada President, Almas Jiwani, was invited to attend a reception in celebration of the 68th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia. The reception was held at the residence of Her Excellency, Dienne H. Moehario, Ambassador of Indonesia to Canada. Approximately 150 honoured guests attended the reception, including…
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Almas Jiwani and the National Committee Organize Luncheon with UN Women high representatives and other dignitaries within the Canadian Government at the Rideau Hall Ottawa, Canada
Almas Jiwani and the National Committee organized a luncheon with UN Women high representatives and other dignitaries within the Canadian Government at the Rideau Hall Ottawa, Canada. Dignitaries included former President of UN Women Canada Michele Bachelet, Justin and Sophie Trudeau, Michele Jean, Belinda Stronach, and MP Rona Ambrose.
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