Almas Jiwani: Champion of Gender Equality

How can leaders become ambassadors for gender equality? Almas Jiwani, CEO of the Almas Jiwani Foundation and President Emeritus of UN Women Canada; Internationally renowned speaker & Philanthropist, talks…

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International Day of Rural Women: Empowering women to transform rural areas

Message from Perin Saint Ange, Associate Vice-President, Programme Management Department On the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women (15 October 2016), IFAD celebrates women and girls in rural areas…

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International Day of the Girl

On the occasion of International Day of the Girl, Almas Jiwani Foundation (AJF) reiterates its pledge to work for the betterment of girls from marginalized communities throughout the world….

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Almas Jiwani illuminates a brighter path for women and girls

Almas Jiwani is truly illuminating a brighter path for women and girls in Canada and around the world. As the President of the Almas Jiwani Foundation, she works…

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Women are Key to Sustainable Development – Almas Jiwani’s Address at the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) of UNEP in Nairobi, Kenya

NAIROBI, KENYA–(Marketwired – Oct. 6, 2016) – Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release. Women are key to sustainable development globally, especially in the developing world….

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Signaling a boost for gender equality, Liberia passes the ‘Affirmative Action Bill’

On 29 September, the Liberian House of Representatives concurred with the Senate to pass the Equal Representation and Participation Act of 2016, establishing seven ‘Special Constituencies’, among which five…

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Mélange International exclusive interview with Almas Jiwani

Almas Jiwani is the President and CEO Almas Jiwani Foundation, the President Emeritus of UN Women Canada and an Internationally renowned Speaker & Philanthropist. The Audacious Catalyst…

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WF International Women’s day conference

“Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau is a simply amazing woman. She speaks with such power, emotion and conviction. She truly is a force of nature. Her and Justin Trudeau’s ability to surround…

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Celebrating a Momentous Evening – Almas Jiwani Foundation Officially Launched on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Sept. 21, 2016) – Editors Note: There are two photos associated with this press release. It was a beautiful celebration as the Almas Jiwani Foundation (AJF)…

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