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One Woman Song to be launched on March 8th 2013
"One Woman" was written for UN Women, the global champion for women and girls, to celebrate its mission and work to improve women's lives around the world. Join us on 8 March to help spread the word and enjoy this musical celebration of women worldwide.
UN Women National Committee Canada President to Deliver Keynote speech at the Caribbean Conference on Domestic Violence and Gender Equality.
Almas Jiwani will be speaking in Trinidad on the issue of violence against women and how can gender equality be mainstreamed in Caribbean Countries.
Read MoreInternational Women's Day - 2013 (Upcoming)
UN Women National Committee Canada will be celebrating the 2013 International Women's Day based on the theme, "Strong Women, Strong Leadership, Strong World : Equality" on 8th March 2013. Preparations are well underway to forge partnerships with corporate, civil society and local allies across Canada for the celebrations pertaining to International Women's Day. Additional details on events and their location will be updated on our website in due course.
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Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women National Committee Canada to address Interim Place annual gala "Rays of Hope" and receive the 2013 Woman of Courage Award
Almas Jiwani will be speaking at the Interim Place annual flagship gala "Rays of Hope" on the issue of women abuse. Ms. Jiwani will also be awarded the Woman of Courage Award at the Gala by Interim Place for her efforts to empower and provide a voice to women world over. Click Here to read the official press release for the event. 
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Perri Birney infuses "Pure Vision" with feminine echoes of The Da Vinci Code and The Red Tent, with her eyes on the prize of world peace
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