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Almas Jiwani Foundation Calls for an End to Discrimination Against Black Women in True Honor of Black History Month
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Feb. 1, 2016) – Almas Jiwani, President and CEO of the Almas Jiwani Foundation, demands that national, provincial, and local government officials address the lack of equality black women experience in Canada. “Non-white women in Canada earn about 55 per cent of what white men earn,” Almas Jiwani said. “February is Black…
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Almas Jiwani to Address Gender Equality at the McGill Model United Nations Assembly 2016
MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – Jan. 26, 2016) – Editors Note: There are three photos associated with this press release. Almas Jiwani Foundation President and CEO Almas Jiwani will address the students of McGill University on the topic of gender equality during a speech at McGill University January 27, and will participate at the Global Leadership Forum…
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Almas Jiwani Addresses at World Confluence of Humanity & Power Conference in New Delhi, India
It Is the Time to Take Actions: Less Governance, More Self-Governance NEW DELHI, INDIA–(Marketwired – Jan. 11, 2016) – Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release. Almas Jiwani, President Emeritus of UN Women Canada, and CEO of the Almas Jiwani Foundation addressed the international audience at the Seventh annual World Confluence…
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Almas Jiwani Foundation Aims to Empower Girls and Women in the Global Fight to End Poverty
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Jan. 1, 2016) – Editor’s note: There is one photo associated with this news release. Today, the Almas Jiwani Foundation (AJF) is proud to announce its launch of a paradigm shifting organization that will usher in a new era of fighting poverty. Its namesake, Almas Jiwani, has been a tireless pioneer of…
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UN Women National Committee Canada (UNWNCC) President Almas Jiwani
Internationally renowned humanitarian, The Audacious Catalyst and Epitome for Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment The fear of failure is a significant emotional stumbling block for many people causing them to not pursue their dreams, procrastinate, or give up at the first setback. What do you think about failing? We speak of failure and success…
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Ms. Almas Jiwani Addresses Concerns about Gender Quality at SGP, Climate Change Forum Hyderabad, Pakistan
HYDERABAD, PAKISTAN–(Marketwired – Dec. 15, 2015) – Editors Note: There are three photos associated with this press release. Gender equality and improving the quality of life of womenfolk is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today said Almas Jiwani during her address at the forum organized by UNDP-GEF Small Grants Program. Highlighting on…
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‘Uganda faces more environmental challenges than climate change’
Ms Almas Jiwani is the President of the Canadian National Committee for the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM Canada). Sunday Monitor’s Isaac Khisa spoke to her on issues surrounding climate change and women. We bring you excerpts:- According to UN report that was released a few weeks ago, many countries did not achieve…
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Is the World Ready to Commit to the United Nation’s SDGs On Gender Equality? Almas Jiwani Asks Bureaucrats, Government Officials, High Commissioners and International Trade Representatives
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Dec. 10, 2015) – Editors Note: There are three photos associated with this press release. Ms. Almas Jiwani addressed an audience of Canadian bureaucrats, government officials & international trade representatives and high commissioners at the Trade Facilitation Office Canada’s (TFO Canada) seminar on the subject of gender equality. Almas Jiwani, President emeritus…
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