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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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