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UNIFEM Volunteer of the Year 2010 .
 The President of the Canadian National Committee for UNIFEM (part of UN Women) congratulates and extends her warm wishes to Ms. Anna Morgan as the recipient of the 2010 Volunteer of the Year Certificate for her extensive contributions to the organization. Click Here to View the award certificate.  
 

Almas Jiwani, President of United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Canada Honored in Greece .
In a spectacular high-profile ceremony organized by Nikitas Kaklamanis, Mayor of Athens and the EAWC President Ms. Loula Alafoyianni, Ms. Jiwani was bestowed with the 2010 Artemis Award recognizing her endeavours to promote cross-cultural dialogue and humanitarian development of women across the world. Click Here to read more.

 

The President and the Board of Directors of the Canadian National Committee of UNIFEM  present Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean with the  UNIFEM  Canada Award.
Almas  Jiwani  presented the Governor General at her residence at Rideau Hall with the prestigious honor  in a ceremony that recognized her outstanding efforts to empower women and girls world-wide.

  Take a Pledge today an participate in UNIFEM's Say NO-UNiTE to end violence against women campaign. 
UNIFEM’s Say NO initiative is a global platform for advocacy and action, engages participants from all walks of life to prevent and address violence against women. Click Here to sign a petition to end violence against women now.

Canada Supports Women's and Girl's Rights

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  The President  of the Canadian National Committee of UNIFEM and Minister of International Cooperation Honorable Beverly Oda made a joint statement on June 1st, 2010 at Parliament Hill regarding Government of Canada’s funding announcement to provide the annual budget for UNIFEM over a period of three years to assist the organization in its innovative gender empowerment programs across the developing world.

"Protecting the rights of women and girls is an essential part of Canada's international development approach," Minister Oda said. "Without their basic rights, women and girls can never realize their full potential and fully participate in society."

With $5.85 million in support from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), UNIFEM will work with local governments and organizations throughout Asia, as well as in Kenya. CIDA will provide $3 million in funding to UNIFEM over three years in order to support the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the establishment of the ASEAN Commission for the Protection of Rights of Women and Children, as well as the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights.UNIFEM will also provide technical assistance to the Kenyan government and non-governmental organizations to develop institutional policies and legal frameworks, increase women's participation in governance, and ensure their equal access to public services with $350,000 in support provided over one year through CIDA's Democratic Governance Fund in Kenya.An additional $2.5 million will support the continuing work of UNIFEM over a two-year period.

"This day marks a momentous occasion and displays a renewal of the collaborative relationship that exists between UNIFEM Canada and the Canadian Government," said Almas Jiwani, President of the Canadian National Committee of UNIFEM. "Once again, Canada is a leader in the international community, helping to raise much needed attention and support for the rights of women and girls today ― and tomorrow."

MDGs Factsheet Click Here to read more of President Almas Jiwani's statement on Parliament Hill in regards to CIDA's funding announcement for UNIFEM's programs.

About UNIFEM

UNIFEM is the women's fund at the United Nations, dedicated to advancing women's rights. It provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programmes and strategies that foster women's empowerment. UNIFEM works with national governments and non-governmental organizations in more than 100 countries.


 
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