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Women’s Federation for World Peace National Conference, Almas Jiwani Appointed Ambassador for Peace in Toronto, Ontario
Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee appointed as an Ambassador for Peace, will speak at the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) Canada and the Universal Peace Federation (WFWPI) joint conference this Saturday, in support of the UN International Day of Families. The theme this year is “Promoting Strong Family Values as…
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Almas Jiwani to Champion the Cause of Disabled People and Women at the Moeen Center Fundraising Dinner Toronto, Ontario
Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee delivered a keynote address at the Moeen Center for Physically Disabled and Developmentally Challenged Young Adult’s Annual Fundraising Dinner . Jiwani was an invited dignitary at the event alongside prominent community leader and media personalities including, Zarqa Nawaz, Creator of CBC show, Little Mosque on the…
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Almas Jiwani Keynote Speaker at Salon International de la Femme and also to receive Special Tribute Award Toronto, Ontario
Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee, was a distinguished speaker at The Women’s International Trade Fair (SIFEM) on Monday June 18, 2012, she discussed “The place of women in legal decisions and their contribution to the establishment of human rights.” The trade fair aims to encourage women’s initiatives at the local, national…
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Almas Jiwani Keynote Speaker at The Zawadi Africa Education Fund Conference NY, New York
Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee addressed the Zawadi Africa Education Fund Conference at Hofstra University. Ms. Jiwani delivered the opening remarks to academically distinguished girl attendees on the topic entitled, “The Importance of Female Entrepreneurs for Business and Society”. Subsequent to her opening remarks, Jiwani also created an enabling environment for…
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Almas Jiwani Featured in Magazine Article on Equality for Immigrant Women
Rights are not given, they are taken. As a Middle Eastern woman born in Jordan to a Persian mother and an Arab father, I know all too well how true that is. I’ve had to fight for every right I have as a woman. When you’re born in a conservative, patriarchal society, you either accept…
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Welcoming the Delegation from Indonesia from the Bill drafting Committee for Policy Making concerning Gender Equality Toronto, Ontario
A delegation from the Committee on Legislation of the Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (Indonesian House of Regional Representatives) and representative of the Indonesian Ambassador H.E. Dienne Moehario, Ms. Cicilia Rusdiharini, Minister and Counselor for Political Affairs and the representative of the Indonesian Consul General Toronto, Mr. Sudarsono Soedirlan, Consul for Social and Culture Affairs were welcomed…
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Conscious World Summit, Global Social Entrepreneurs Unite with Global Change Agents
President Almas Jiwani as one of the Speakers at the Global Social Entrepreneurs Unite with Global Change Agents Event. The General Public was admitted to listen to and learn about various speakers. The speakers proposed ideas for an action plan for a new economy with higher consciousness
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Millennium Kids’ Roundtable in CBC-Context With Lorna Dueck’s Boardroom in Toronto Ontario
Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee participated along with Tony Blair, Faith Foundation representative Kate Millar, the Faiths Act Fellowship Manager and other passionate leaders and influencers from 30 diverse organizations. The first Millennium Kids’ Roundtable took place on April 30, 2012. The roundtable was an opportunity for an open dialogue about…
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Women of Influence Luncheon Series at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre
President Almas Jiwani is honored to attend Women in Influence Luncheon as a Guest of Honor to be held at Metro Convention center.
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Almas Jiwani addressed audience at Private Government Officials Meeting in Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace
The Government Official upon arrival at the Emirate Palace Hotel received Almas. She was amongst dignitaries such as the VIP representative from the Kenyan Government.
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