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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.



Overview

As of present three chapters operate under the auspices of the Canadian National Committee to advance the cause of gender equality and women empowerment. These chapters are regional in nature and work at the grass-roots level to spread awareness and raise funds for the alleviation of violence against women, alleviation of poverty, Haiti earthquake relief and economic security of women and families. The four chapters for UNIFEM Canada are located in major Canadian cities; Toronto, Montreal and Winnipeg.
 
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