OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – May 10, 2010) – The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Canada is honoured to announce that Her Excellency, The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, has been selected as the recipient of the UNIFEM Canada Award.
Almas Jiwani, President of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Canada, will present Her Excellency with the Award in the presence of select dignitaries during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on the 2nd of June, 2010.
“Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean has reached the pinnacle of humanitarian achievement equivalent to few. She stands ready to champion women, girls and their families, not just in Canada but in countries throughout the globe. Yet she remains ever-so-humble of her accomplishments. This humility, strength, and leadership are three pillars of her commitment to empowering women,” stated Ms. Almas Jiwani, President of UNIFEM Canada.
“This award is in recognition of Her Excellency, Michaëlle Jean’s tireless efforts to support the advancement of women worldwide,” stated Ms. Almas Jiwani. “Our Governor General is not only a leader on women’s issues within Canada, but is also an inspiration to women globally. On behalf of UNIFEM Canada, I would like to warmly congratulate and recognize her remarkable achievements. It is my honour to bestow Her Excellency with the highest honor of UNIFEM Canada in recognition of her contributions to humanity and furthering the cause of gender-equality and empowerment across the world.”
About UNIFEM
UNIFEM is the women’s fund at the United Nations, dedicated to advancing women’s rights and achieving gender equality. UNIFEM provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programmes and strategies that foster women’s empowerment.
UNIFEM works on the premise that it is the fundamental right of every woman to live a life free from discrimination and violence and that gender equality is essential to achieving development and to building just societies.
UNIFEM Canada is one of eighteen national committees of UNIFEM worldwide.
For more information and interviews with Almas Jiwani, President of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Canada, please contact:
Anna Murray or Ovais Shah, Media and Public Relations, National Board of Directors, UNIFEM Canada
Email: communications@unifemcanada.org or info@unifemcanada.org Website: http://www.unifemcanada.org
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