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CIDA Funding Announcement
In Summer 2010, Ms. Jiwani in her capacity as President of United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM Canada) had the honor of addressing a press conference in association with Minister of International Cooperation, Minister Bev Oda, the $5.8 million funding commitment from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) to support UNIFEM (now UN Women)…
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APEC, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan was the site of the 2010 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Network of Women Leaders Meeting. At the 2010 APEC Conference, Ms. Jiwani was invited by the Ms. Marika Brando from the Japanese Cabinet to address the topic of Creation of New Global Economic Activities by Women – Realization through People, Nature and Culture….
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UNIFEM Canada Award Ceremony for Governor General at Rideau Hall, Ottawa
In June 2010, Ms. Jiwani was on Rideau Hall alongside UN Head Quarters staff and various who’s who of Canadian philanthropy sector to recognize the efforts of the 23rd Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency Michaelle Jean. Ms. Jiwani had the honor of presenting the 2009 UNIFEM Canada Award to Madam Jean. In her address…
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UNITE to END Violence against Women Conference, Parliament Hill, U.S
In June 2010, after the UNIFEM Canada Award Ceremony, Ms. Jiwani organized UNIFEM Canada’s first SayNO UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Conference on Parliament Hill. The conference held under the auspices of Ms. Jiwani attracted prominent academic, philanthropic and civil society executives from across Canada to participate in an interactive discussion on ending violence….
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Elite Women Conference
On May 5th 2010, hundreds of elite businesswomen from North America gathered to listen to Ms. Jiwani’s address and learn how to advance, promote and grow in business. In her keynote address to the conference, Jiwani raised awareness of women’s economic empowerment and entrepreneurship through her One Woman, One Business One World business philosophy based…
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PAN Africa Conference, Nairobi, Kenya
In December 2009, in Nairobi Kenya, Ms. Jiwani was invited by the Pan Africa Media Conference alongside various African leaders, Ministers and Daily Nation Group Media executives to represent the voice of NGOs in highlighting the importance of media, education and responsible education. At the Conference, Ms. Jiwani highlighted the gender equality principles and advancement…
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Speaking Engagement at H.E. Suzanne Mubarak Regional Centre For Women’s Health and Development in Egypt
Almas delivered a speech about the role of women in Egypt’s future. She attended a dinner followed by traditional Egyptian entertainment. Almas had several high profile meetings later on the trip with people attending the event.
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Speaking Engagements in Uganda and Kenya
Almas Jiwani delivered a speech about Women’s Empowerment at Serena Kampala. The Minister of Uganda attended the award ceremony. On her trip she visited community centers and attended meetings on the topic of Women’s Empowerment.
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