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Almas Jiwani profiled by Sync Magazine
Publication Syncmag profiled UN Women Canada National Committee President Almas Jiwani about the importance of having a global voice when it comes to promoting gender equality and empowering women. Tabish Bhimani, creator of Syncmag publication, conducted the interview.
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Almas Jiwani Honoured with Gender and Environment Sustainability Award at GWPT Exclusive Fundraiser for UN Women National Committee Canada
Almas Jiwani to be honoured with GWPT Gender and Environment Sustainability Award The exclusive fundraiser event will be held on July 20, 2013, at 53 Hemford Crescent, Toronto, kicking off at 3:30 pm to showcase the leadership and excellence in sustainability involved in the planning and construction of the first LEED certified Home in Don…
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Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka from South Africa appointed as new Executive Director of UN Women
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced the appointment of Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka from South Africa as the new Executive Director of UN Women. She was the first woman to hold the position of Deputy President of South Africa from 2005 to 2008.
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Almas Jiwani Awarded with the African Women in Leadership Organization Excellence Award in Uyo, Nigeria
President of UN Women National Committee Canada – Almas Jiwani, was honoured with the African Women in Leadership Organization (AWLO) Excellence Award. The Award Committee unanimously awarded Ms. Jiwani in recognition of her work towards women’s empowerment and development in Africa.“I am honored to receive this recognition from African Women in Leadership Organization, an organization…
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Almas Jiwani Honoured with African Women in Leadership Organization Excellence Award
UYO, NIGERIA–(Marketwired – July 5, 2013) – Editor’s Note: There is one photo associated with this press release. President of UN Women National Committee Canada – Almas Jiwani, was honoured with the African Women in Leadership Organization (AWLO) Excellence Award. The Award Committee unanimously awarded Ms. Jiwani in recognition of her work towards women’s empowerment…
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UN Releases Latest Report on progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals
According to the 2013 Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Report, significant and substantial progress has been made in meeting many of the eight MDGs; however, the report indicates that progress has been uneven, particularly for women and girls. In many areas, progress has been far from sufficient
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UN Women 2012-13 Annual Report Released
UN Women’s 2012-13 Annual Report documents UN Women’s work to foster women’s empowerment and gender equality around the world. It highlights some of the organization’s initiatives during the year and provides summary financial statements, a list of new programs and projects.
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Almas Jiwani Meets with OSM Solar Form Corp. to Discuss Energy in Africa
UN Women National Committee Canada President, Almas Jiwani, met with OSM Solar Form Corp in Welland, Ontario to discuss ways to bring solar and wind technology to Africa. They discussed how renewable energy represents a key sector in the development of Africa and opportunity for empowering women and furthering gender equality. Renewable energy presents a…
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