{"id":224,"date":"2017-04-07T18:10:12","date_gmt":"2017-04-07T23:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anokhiprestige.com\/?page_id=224"},"modified":"2017-04-07T18:38:59","modified_gmt":"2017-04-07T23:38:59","slug":"almas-jiwani","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.anokhiprestige.com\/talent-beauty\/almas-jiwani\/","title":{"rendered":"Almas Jiwani"},"content":{"rendered":"[mk_page_section bg_image=”https:\/\/www.anokhiprestige.com\/preview\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/marble-bg-purple.jpg” bg_position=”center top” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” video_color_mask=”rgba(0,0,0,0.5)” video_opacity=”0″ min_height=”0″ js_vertical_centered=”true” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”65″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h1″ color=”#ffffff” size=”60″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”50″ size_phone=”25″ font_weight=”400″ txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Montserrat” font_type=”google” align=”center”]Speakers[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider size=”30″][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true”][vc_column][mk_divider style=”thin_solid” thin_single_color=”#54548a” thickness=”10″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”0″][mk_padding_divider size=”75″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false”][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”230″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][mk_fancy_title tag_name=”h3″ color=”#da2127″ size=”30″ force_font_size=”true” size_tablet=”25″ size_phone=”20″ line_height=”80″ font_weight=”400″ txt_transform=”uppercase” margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”Montserrat” font_type=”google”]Almas Jiwani[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”10″]\n
Internationally Renowned Gender Equality Advocate
\nEmpowerment Keynote<\/em><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_social_networks size=”large” icon_color=”#cccccc” icon_hover_color=”#da2127″ facebook=”http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlmasJiwani ” twitter=”http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/AlmasJiwani” instagram=”http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Jiwanialmas ” wordpress=”http:\/\/www.almasjiwanifoundation.org\/ “][vc_column_text]\n

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TESTIMONIAL<\/h4>\n

\u201cI am absolutely thrilled with the opportunity accorded to address at your esteemed forthcoming \u201cThis is My Beauty\u201d event in Toronto.\u00a0This platform will provide all participants with endless opportunity to unleash the power within and redefine beauty, and network with world class speakers, participants and fabulous organizers. Participants will also be inspired to make positive choices and to shape the world around them. Can\u2019t wait to meet you all.\u201d<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”40″]\n

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BIO<\/h4>\n

Almas is a renowned global voice for gender equality and women\u2019s economic empowerment.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople often ask me why we choose to focus specifically on women. My answer is simple \u2013 we focus on women and girls because evidence accrued over decades of international development work has proven that the status and role of women is the best clue to a nation\u2019s growth potential, and is a key factor in determining a society\u2019s standard of living.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

UNWNCC President Almas Jiwani, HSBC Canada, November 2012<\/p>\n

Almas Jiwani \u2013 President and CEO of Almas Jiwani Foundation \u2013 President emeritus of UN Women Canada; Internationally renowned speaker & Philanthropist. The Audacious Catalyst and Epitome for Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment. She is internationally renowned for her efforts to encourage women\u2019s social, economic, and political empowerment. She spearheads initiatives where corporate growth intersects with humanitarian development.<\/p>\n

A model of perseverance and determination, Ms. Jiwani\u2019s efforts to strengthen women\u2019s economic capacity as entrepreneurs and producers have earned her accolades. She plays a crucial role in building networks among charitable institutions and socially responsible businesses.<\/p>\n

Ms. Jiwani is a powerful and influential speaker and she continues to travel across the globe to deliver keynote addresses, speeches, and presentations on improving the status of women. She addressed over 400 parliamentarians from 42 countries on the benefits of economically empowering women and the roles and responsibilities of parliamentarians at the International Assembly in the Dominican Republic and Quebec City.<\/p>\n

More recently, she addressed the Pan Africa Media Conference, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, World Bank, Women in Leadership Forum in Abu Dhabi, African Development Bank conference, and the World Forum alongside Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu and holistic health\/New Age guru Deepak Chopra.<\/p>\n

She is CEO of Frontier Canada, a communications and marketing company based in Toronto, Ontario.<\/p>\n

In 2013, Ms. Jiwani was appointed as a member of Magna Carta Canada honorary committee alongside with former Country Prime Ministers and high level political dignitaries. She was also appointed as good will Ambassador of the World NGO. 2<\/p>\n

In 2012, Ms. Jiwani made history as a state visitor in Pakistan when she addressed one million women on gender inequality. In June 2012, she was appointed as a Global Ambassador of Peace by the Universal Peace Federation.<\/p>\n

She is a member of the Global Advisory Board of Women in Leadership \u2013 NASEBA Corporation in the Middle East and Dean, Faculty of Law at Istanbul University in Turkey, Pamoja Kenya Mentorship Alliance, Enerdynamic and Global Warming Prevention Technologies.<\/p>\n

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Ms. Jiwani has gained international recognition and commendations from governments and the media:<\/p>\n

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  • In a letter sent to the UN Women Headquarters, Ms. Jiwani received praise from the Prime Minister of Uganda for her contributions to promote gender equality in Africa.<\/li>\n
  • In April 2012, Ms. Jiwani partnered with the government of Indonesia to help draft a bill and develop and implement gender equitable policies in the country.<\/li>\n
  • She has been interviewed by Peter Mansbridge, chief correspondent of CBC News, on \u201cOne on One\u201d and Steve Paikin of TVOs \u201cThe Agenda\u201d. She has also been interviewed on CTV, Rogers TV, and OMNI TV networks.<\/li>\n
  • Nation Media from Africa has featured Ms. Jiwani\u2019s speeches, interviews, and achievements on several occasions.<\/li>\n
  • LifeStyles published an extensive interview highlighting Ms. Jiwani\u2019s achievements and passion for global gender equality, R.S.V.P. Magazine published a multiple-page editorial on Ms. Jiwani\u2019s work, and Women\u2019s Post declared Ms. Jiwani a “Woman to Watch\u201d.<\/li>\n
  • Sync Magazine featured cover story with in-depth interview<\/li>\n
  • In a recent interview with CBC, senior business correspondent Amanda Lang said of Almas Jiwani, \u201cShe is a force of nature\u2026evidence of how much power an individual can have is in Almas. The things that she’s capable of doing, the people she brings together, the fact that she just spoke to a million people in Pakistan\u2026 And she spoke to us in so many languages\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Almas Jiwani has been honored with numerous Awards globally for her work on gender equity and women\u2019s empowerment:<\/p>\n

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    • Naseba\u2019s Women In Leadership Award, UAE – 2015<\/li>\n
    • Anokhi Media \u201cExcellence in Crusading for Women’s Right” Award – 2015<\/li>\n
    • Rehma \u201cChampion of Gender Equality\u201d 2014<\/li>\n
    • International Women Development Champion \u2013 India 2014<\/li>\n
    • Woman Inspire award \u2013 Canadian Council of Muslim Women \u2013 Toronto 2013<\/li>\n
    • Outstanding contribution to Juvenile Delinquency Canadian Report, Istanbul, Turkey 2013<\/li>\n
    • Gender, Environment & Sustainability \u2013 GWPT, Toronto 2013<\/li>\n
    • African Women in Leadership Excellence Award \u2013 Nigeria 2013<\/li>\n
    • MDG Meritorious Award – Women Advancement -South Africa, 2013<\/li>\n
    • International African Women Development Award \u2013 Paris, France, 2013<\/li>\n
    • Woman of Courage Award (former recipients: Jane Fonda, Erin Brockovich)- Toronto 2013<\/li>\n
    • Champion of Diversity – Women of Influence, Toronto 2012<\/li>\n
    • Tribute Award for outstanding contribution to Gender Equality \u2013 Rogers\u2019 Immigration talk show 2012<\/li>\n
    • Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal – 2012<\/li>\n
    • Global Ambassador of Peace – 2012<\/li>\n
    • Women to Watch in 2012<\/li>\n
    • Tribute Award -Salon International de la Femme 2011<\/li>\n
    • International Humanitarian Award \u2013 Uganda – 2010<\/li>\n
    • Commemorative Stamp, Government of Greece \u2013 2010<\/li>\n
    • Artemis Goddess Award, Government of Greece \u2013 2010<\/li>\n
    • Induction into Women\u2019s Hall of Fame- Greece \u2013 2010<\/li>\n
    • Women of Week \u2013 Toronto \u2013 2010<\/li>\n
    • United Nations Fund for Women \u201cLife Time Honorary Member\u201d Award – 2009<\/li>\n
    • Governor General\u2019s Caring Award, Governor General of Canada \u2013 2008<\/li>\n
    • Women of Substance Recognition, Africa International Trade Conference \u2013 2007<\/li>\n
    • 15 Years of Voluntary Service, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration – 2006<\/li>\n
    • \u201cThe Stone in Water Award\u201d From Minister of Foreign Affairs for successful execution of the National Afghan Women Roundtable, and the report from the Canadian Committee on Women, Peace andSecurity \u2013 2005<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”50″]\n

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      PHOTO CREDIT<\/strong><\/p>\n

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