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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 mission that he wants her to solicit financial corporate support. Almas wanted to meet with him to see if he will sponsor one of UNW events. He requested a…
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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 attend the 50th anniversary celebration of Rwanda and wanted to talk about the African trade mission in Africa. This fits well with UNW’s mandate as we focus on women’s…
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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 made him aware that we have offices throughout Canada. He will be happy to join us at our upcoming Gala
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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 its World Premiere Friday June 22 at 7:00 pm at the famed Winter Garden Theatre in downtown Toronto. The film’s international stars Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra along with…
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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 and the Universal Peace Federation (WFWPI) joint conference this Saturday, in support of the UN International Day of Families. The theme this year is “Promoting Strong Family Values as…
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Almas Jiwani to Champion the Cause of Disabled People and Women at the Moeen Center Fundraising Dinner Toronto, Ontario
Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee delivered a keynote address at the Moeen Center for Physically Disabled and Developmentally Challenged Young Adult’s Annual Fundraising Dinner . Jiwani was an invited dignitary at the event alongside prominent community leader and media personalities including, Zarqa Nawaz, Creator of CBC show, Little Mosque on the…
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Almas Jiwani Keynote Speaker at Salon International de la Femme and also to receive Special Tribute Award Toronto, Ontario
Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee, was a distinguished speaker at The Women’s International Trade Fair (SIFEM) on Monday June 18, 2012, she discussed “The place of women in legal decisions and their contribution to the establishment of human rights.” The trade fair aims to encourage women’s initiatives at the local, national…
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Almas Jiwani Keynote Speaker at The Zawadi Africa Education Fund Conference NY, New York
Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women Canada National Committee addressed the Zawadi Africa Education Fund Conference at Hofstra University. Ms. Jiwani delivered the opening remarks to academically distinguished girl attendees on the topic entitled, “The Importance of Female Entrepreneurs for Business and Society”. Subsequent to her opening remarks, Jiwani also created an enabling environment for…
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