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UN Women Canada Launch in Winnipeg
The month of May, marked the launch of UN Women in Winnipeg -‐ Maintoba at Global College, University of Winnipeg. Working with Ms. Mary Scott, Ms. McPhedran , Almas Jiwani talked about the role of UN Women in Winnipeg and built alliances with various civil society groups in Winnipeg to further work of equality in…
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UN Women Canada Launches in Ottawa
In April 2011, Ms. Jiwani worked with Senator Mobina Jaffer to organize the UN Women Canada launch in Ottawa at the Canadian Parliament’s Aboriginal Room. At the UN Women Canada launch, Ms. Jiwani, Mr. Abraham Abraham, UNHCR Representative for Canada and a host of other government entities and public community brainstormed strategies for the future…
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“One on One” with Peter Mansbridge Toronto, Ontario
Almas Jiwani spoke about her role as President of the UN Women National Committee as the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day approached
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Keynote Adress at Zonta IWD Gala
Almas delivered a powerful speech as keynote speaker to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day Fundraising Gala at Carmen’s Banquet. Almas, the President of UN Women Canada was given a yellow rose by the Chief of Police to honor her as keynote speaker. Almas focused on women as the leaders of social, political…
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Women’s Economic Empowerment Zonta International, Hamilton, Ontario
In March 2011 on International Women’s Day, Ms. Jiwani worked with Board Members from Zonta International’s Hamilton Chapter to launch UN Women in Hamilton, Ontario and also celebrate the history and role of women on International Women’s Day. Ms. Jiwani’s speech riveted the speech and she used it as an opportunity to raise the plight…
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Toronto Family Services Address on International Women’s Day, Toronto, Ontario
On the morning of International Women’s Day, Ms. Jiwani worked with the Toronto Family Services to launch their “If only I had known project” that targets resources and aims to educate women and immigrant refugees on how to challenge and counter domestic violence. As a result of Ms. Jiwani’s engagement with the Toronto Family Services,…
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UN Women Canada Launch in Toronto
In March 2011, Ms. Jiwani worked with the Royal Bank of Canada, to solicit the support of RBC Regional Vice President, Ms. Jennifer Tory to host the UN Women Canada launch on the 10th Floor of RBC Royal Bank building. Under the auspices of Ms. Jiwani, the 2011 UN Women Canada was held in Toronto…
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UN Women Canada Launch Reception Ogilvy Montreal
In Winter 2011, Ms. Jiwani worked with Justin Trudeau and Oglivy’s to host the 2011 launch of UN Women Canada in Montreal and Papineau. The event was used an excellent opportunity to bring together dignitaries, luminaries from the arts, government and academic sectors to discuss women’s equality. Moez Doraid, Almas Jiwani & Justin Trudeau cut…
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