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Almas Jiwani addressed the International Film Festival on Crime and Punishment in Istanbul Turkey
Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee attended 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 provided a keynote address examining the relationship between the justice system, disempowerment, and violence against women. A particular focus of…
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Almas Jiwani spoke of the Importance of Employing and Empowering Women Through Sustainable Tourism at the Future of Tourism Talk in Toronto (Sold Out)
Known for being a driving force behind women’s economic empowerment both in Canada and abroad, Almas Jiwani, President of the UN Women Canada National Committee, was a feature speaker at the Future of Tourism Talk in Toronto, Ontario. Ms. Jiwani was invited by event headliner Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures. When asked of her…
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Almas Jiwani Walked the Red Carpet as VIP Guest of Honor at African Entertainment Award Ceremony
Almas Jiwani was a Guest of Honor at the African Entertainment Award Ceremony that took place September 15th 2012, in Toronto Ontario
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McGill Students for UN Women Canada National Committee hosted a panel discussion “Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in the New Development Agenda”
The panel included UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri, UN Women Canada National Committee President Almas Jiwani, McGill Law professor and human rights lawyer Pearl Eliadis, and other UN, non-profit, and government representatives. Panel members discussed issues that developing and developed countries face in achieving the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) concerned with promoting gender…
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Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee, Honored With a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
The Honourable Senator Mobina S.B. Jaffer presented Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Ms. Jiwani was selected as a recipient of the award by virtue of her tireless efforts and contributions towards gender equality and human rights within Canada and abroad. Ms. Jiwani was…
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Meeting with Kenyan Ambassador, Ottawa, Canada
The Kenyan Ambassador Mr. Simon Nabukwesi requested to see Almas to discuss two events: 1) a speaking engagement with diplomats in Ottawa and 2) a trade mission that he wants her to solicit financial corporate support. Almas wanted to meet with him to see if he will sponsor one of UNW events. He requested a…
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Meeting with Rwandan Ambassador, Ottawa, Canada
There are 38 African ambassadors in Ottawa, one of which is the chair of the women’s forum and she is from Rwanda. She invited Almas to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of Rwanda and wanted to talk about the African trade mission in Africa. This fits well with UNW’s mandate as we focus on women’s…
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Meeting with U.S. Ambassador, Ottawa, Canada
The US ambassador invited Almas VIP to Ottawa. He had no idea what UN Women is so she debriefed him on our mandate and projects. She made him aware that we have offices throughout Canada. He will be happy to join us at our upcoming Gala
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Teri Meri Kahaani Red Carpet World Premiere Toronto, Ontario
Harshal Dave, Etobicoke Motors & Esquire Viva Entertainment were proud to present Teri Meri Kahaani, one of the year’s most highly anticipated Bollywood films. It had its World Premiere Friday June 22 at 7:00 pm at the famed Winter Garden Theatre in downtown Toronto. The film’s international stars Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra along with…
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