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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…
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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. [imic_button colour=”btn-info” type=”enabled” link=”http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ABo9CdOrDfNiAx6X8EIrmi2lF2jfXMZ”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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,…
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Almas Jiwani Honoured Guest at First Annual Mexican Fashion Week
UN Women National Committee Canada President, Almas Jiwani, was invited to attend the first annual Mexican Fashion Week in Toronto.
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