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Almas Jiwani Foundation Aims to Empower Girls and Women in the Global Fight to End Poverty
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Jan. 1, 2016) – Editor’s note: There is one photo associated with this news release. Today, the Almas Jiwani Foundation (AJF) is proud to announce its launch of a paradigm shifting organization that will usher in a new era of fighting poverty. Its namesake, Almas Jiwani, has been a tireless pioneer of…
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UN Women National Committee Canada (UNWNCC) President Almas Jiwani
Internationally renowned humanitarian, The Audacious Catalyst and Epitome for Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment The fear of failure is a significant emotional stumbling block for many people causing them to not pursue their dreams, procrastinate, or give up at the first setback. What do you think about failing? We speak of failure and success…
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Ms. Almas Jiwani Addresses Concerns about Gender Quality at SGP, Climate Change Forum Hyderabad, Pakistan
HYDERABAD, PAKISTAN–(Marketwired – Dec. 15, 2015) – Editors Note: There are three photos associated with this press release. Gender equality and improving the quality of life of womenfolk is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today said Almas Jiwani during her address at the forum organized by UNDP-GEF Small Grants Program. Highlighting on…
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‘Uganda faces more environmental challenges than climate change’
Ms Almas Jiwani is the President of the Canadian National Committee for the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM Canada). Sunday Monitor’s Isaac Khisa spoke to her on issues surrounding climate change and women. We bring you excerpts:- According to UN report that was released a few weeks ago, many countries did not achieve…
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Is the World Ready to Commit to the United Nation’s SDGs On Gender Equality? Almas Jiwani Asks Bureaucrats, Government Officials, High Commissioners and International Trade Representatives
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Dec. 10, 2015) – Editors Note: There are three photos associated with this press release. Ms. Almas Jiwani addressed an audience of Canadian bureaucrats, government officials & international trade representatives and high commissioners at the Trade Facilitation Office Canada’s (TFO Canada) seminar on the subject of gender equality. Almas Jiwani, President emeritus…
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10 ways we’re making progress to end violence against women and girls
Hundreds of millions of young people confront social and economic obstacles to their well-being every day. Violence is one of the most prevalent human rights violations worldwide. Did you know that: – 1 in 3 women worldwide have been sexually, physically or psychologically abused in their lifetime. – Worldwide, up to 50% of sexual assaults…
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