<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel xmlns:dc="http://dublincore.org/documents/dcmi-namespace/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"> <title>Almas Jiwani Foundation</title> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/rssfeed/organization/g-4lZUx_SgnN3bd3epDBqA==</link> <description>Contains the last 20 releases</description> <copyright>Copyright 2024, Almas Jiwani Foundation</copyright> <managingEditor>newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)</managingEditor> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:27:28 GMT</lastBuildDate> <webMaster>webmaster@globenewswire.com (Webmaster)</webMaster> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/12/2979818/0/en/AJF-Supports-Historic-Partnership-Between-UNU-INWEH-UEF-and-WUP-to-Develop-The-World-Station-for-Urban-Water-Environment-and-Health-Challenges.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/11/12/2979818/0/en/AJF-Supports-Historic-Partnership-Between-UNU-INWEH-UEF-and-WUP-to-Develop-The-World-Station-for-Urban-Water-Environment-and-Health-Challenges.html</link> <title>AJF Supports Historic Partnership Between UNU-INWEH, UEF, and WUP to Develop The World Station for Urban Water, Environment, and Health Challenges</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <strong>The Almas Jiwani Foundation (AJF) </strong>is proud to announce its support for a landmark partnership between the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), the Urban Economy Forum (UEF), and the World Urban Pavilion (WUP). This collaboration marks the development of <em>The World Station</em>—an innovative data analytics platform designed to address critical global challenges in urban water, environment, and health systems.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:27 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>2979818</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:27 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Management statements</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>#almasjiwanifoundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>genderequality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Urban Economy Forum</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>UEF</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/19/2949426/0/en/Almas-Jiwani-Bestowed-with-the-Prestigious-Alexander-the-Great-Coin-at-the-Greek-Parliament-by-MP-Dr-Dionysia-Avgerinopoulou-for-Trailblazing-Leadership-and-Global-Impact.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/19/2949426/0/en/Almas-Jiwani-Bestowed-with-the-Prestigious-Alexander-the-Great-Coin-at-the-Greek-Parliament-by-MP-Dr-Dionysia-Avgerinopoulou-for-Trailblazing-Leadership-and-Global-Impact.html</link> <title>Almas Jiwani Bestowed with the Prestigious Alexander the Great Coin at the Greek Parliament by MP Dr. Dionysia Avgerinopoulou for Trailblazing Leadership and Global Impact</title> <description><![CDATA[In a distinguished event at the Greek Parliament, Almas Jiwani was honored with the prestigious Alexander the Great Coin by MP Dr. Dionysia Avgerinopoulou.]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:22 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>2949426</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:23 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Management statements</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>#almasjiwanifoundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>genderequality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>voiceforgenderequality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Alexander the Great Coin</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/05/2941895/0/en/Urban-Economy-Forum-and-Almas-Jiwani-Foundation-Forges-Partnership-to-Lead-Urban-Sustainable-Development-Goals-in-Canada.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/09/05/2941895/0/en/Urban-Economy-Forum-and-Almas-Jiwani-Foundation-Forges-Partnership-to-Lead-Urban-Sustainable-Development-Goals-in-Canada.html</link> <title>Urban Economy Forum and Almas Jiwani Foundation Forges Partnership to Lead Urban Sustainable Development Goals in Canada</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="justify">TORONTO, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Urban Economy Forum (UEF) and the Almas Jiwani Foundation (AJF) are proud to announce an inspiring partnership to advance the Canada Frontrunner of Urban SDGs program. This collaboration, formalized through a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims to further build the capacity of Canada, Canadian Cities, and citizens to become a global leader in sustainable urban development, aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:27 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>2941895</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 22:28 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Partnerships</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>UEF</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>AJF</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Urban Sustainable Development</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Urban Economy Forum</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Voice for gender equality</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/09/19/1918237/0/en/Almas-Jiwani-to-address-Women-as-Engines-of-Economic-Growth-Empowering-women-innovators-entrepreneurs-executives-and-educators-at-American-University-in-Cairo-Egypt.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/09/19/1918237/0/en/Almas-Jiwani-to-address-Women-as-Engines-of-Economic-Growth-Empowering-women-innovators-entrepreneurs-executives-and-educators-at-American-University-in-Cairo-Egypt.html</link> <title>Almas Jiwani to address Women as Engines of Economic Growth: Empowering women innovators, entrepreneurs, executives and educators at American University in Cairo, Egypt</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="justify">CAIRO, Egypt, Sept. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Almas Jiwani Foundation, represented by its CEO Almas Jiwani, will participate at the <em>Women as Engines of Economic Growth </em>conference in Cairo, contributing her expert insight on a key and highly interactive panel titled <em>Women in public service and leadership: Towards gender parity in parliament and women’s inclusion in policy-making</em>.<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:59 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1918237</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:59 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Calendar of Events</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Empowering women</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Voice for gender equality</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/08/19/1903805/0/en/WOMEN-AT-THE-FOREFRONT-SEIZING-THE-OPPORTUNITY-FOR-SUSTAINABLE-CHANGE-Almas-Jiwani-delivered-a-riveting-keynote-address-at-high-level-conference-co-organized-by-the-IMF-Government-.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/08/19/1903805/0/en/WOMEN-AT-THE-FOREFRONT-SEIZING-THE-OPPORTUNITY-FOR-SUSTAINABLE-CHANGE-Almas-Jiwani-delivered-a-riveting-keynote-address-at-high-level-conference-co-organized-by-the-IMF-Government-.html</link> <title>WOMEN AT THE FOREFRONT: SEIZING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUSTAINABLE CHANGE - Almas Jiwani delivered a riveting keynote address at high level conference co-organized by the IMF, Government of Canada and UN at National Assembly in São Tomé & Príncipe</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">SÃO TOMÉ & PRÍNCIPE, Aug. 19, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High level conference on Africa Women’s Day was held under the leadership of the President of the National Assembly and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This third and final part of a series of initiatives that UN undertook jointly with the IMF and the Government of São Tomé to draw attention to the significant role of women’s participation in the economy, particularly as a driver of economic growth.<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2019 22:51 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1903805</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Mon, 19 Aug 2019 22:50 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Politics</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/08/1750850/0/en/Empowering-Women-in-Their-Careers-and-Beyond-Almas-Jiwani-delivered-a-riveting-keynote-address-at-Google-Canada-s-first-International-Women-s-Day-event.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/08/1750850/0/en/Empowering-Women-in-Their-Careers-and-Beyond-Almas-Jiwani-delivered-a-riveting-keynote-address-at-Google-Canada-s-first-International-Women-s-Day-event.html</link> <title>Empowering Women in Their Careers and Beyond – Almas Jiwani delivered a riveting keynote address at Google Canada’s first International Women's Day event.</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="justify">TORONTO, March 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almas Jiwani delivered a banner Keynote address to an audience excited to learn from her lived experience in bridging boundaries and dissolving barriers to women’s advancement and equality at Google Canada headquarters in Toronto.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 22:02 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1750850</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 22:02 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>IamRemarkable</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>genderequality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Voice for gender equality</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/01/17/1701455/0/en/Don-t-Just-be-a-Leader-Become-a-Global-Inspiration-Almas-Jiwani-delivers-a-Riveting-keynote-address-at-Ryerson-University.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/01/17/1701455/0/en/Don-t-Just-be-a-Leader-Become-a-Global-Inspiration-Almas-Jiwani-delivers-a-Riveting-keynote-address-at-Ryerson-University.html</link> <title>Don’t Just be a Leader, Become a Global Inspiration; Almas Jiwani delivers a Riveting keynote address at Ryerson University</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="justify">TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almas Jiwani, President of Emeritus UN Women National Committee Canada & CEO of Almas Jiwani Foundation addressed the Ryerson University’s Women in Information Technology Management's (WITM) Emerging Leaders Project on the 15th of January 2019. During her address, Ms Jiwani spoke about how the technology has played a key role in the last 2 decades and will continue to do so in the years to come.<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:35 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1701455</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:35 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>#almasjiwanifoundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>ryersonuniversity</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>genderequality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>voiceforgenderequality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>almasjiwani</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/11/01/1641544/0/en/The-Future-is-Yours-Almas-Jiwani-delivers-powerful-speech-at-the-Universidad-Jos%C3%A9-Mat%C3%ADas-Delgado-UJMD-on-student-entrepreneurship-and-empowerment-in-El-Salvador.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/11/01/1641544/0/en/The-Future-is-Yours-Almas-Jiwani-delivers-powerful-speech-at-the-Universidad-Jos%C3%A9-Mat%C3%ADas-Delgado-UJMD-on-student-entrepreneurship-and-empowerment-in-El-Salvador.html</link> <title>"The Future is Yours:" Almas Jiwani delivers powerful speech at the Universidad José Matías Delgado (UJMD) on student entrepreneurship and empowerment in El Salvador</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Nov. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almas Jiwani, an international leader in gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, was invited to speak at the Universidad José Matías Delgado (UJMD) on October 11<sup>th</sup>, 2018. This speech was given as part of Miss Jiwani's speaking tour in El Salvador to help promote women's empowerment and entrepreneurship, and included speaking engagements with non-governmental organizations, local and international businesses, and diplomatic meetings.<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 17:49 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1641544</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 17:49 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Voice for gender equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>El Salvador</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/11/01/1640753/0/en/The-Future-is-Yours-Almas-Jiwani-delivers-powerful-speech-at-the-University-Universidad-Jos%C3%A9-Mat%C3%ADas-Delgado-UJMD-on-student-entrepreneurship-and-empowerment-in-El-Salvador.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/11/01/1640753/0/en/The-Future-is-Yours-Almas-Jiwani-delivers-powerful-speech-at-the-University-Universidad-Jos%C3%A9-Mat%C3%ADas-Delgado-UJMD-on-student-entrepreneurship-and-empowerment-in-El-Salvador.html</link> <title>“The Future is Yours“: Almas Jiwani delivers powerful speech at the University Universidad José Matías Delgado (UJMD) on student entrepreneurship and empowerment in El Salvador</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Oct. 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almas Jiwani, an international leader in gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, was invited to speak at the Universidad José Matías Delgado (UJMD) on October 11<sup>th</sup>, 2018. This speech was given as part of Miss Jiwani's speaking tour in El Salvador to help promote women's empowerment and entrepreneurship, and included speaking engagements with non-governmental organizations, local and international businesses, and diplomatic meetings.<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 03:53 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1640753</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 03:52 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>El Salvador</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Empowerment of Women</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Voice for gender equality</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/31/1639837/0/en/Break-the-Glass-Ceiling-The-Sky-is-the-Limit-Almas-Jiwani-Speaks-at-TELUS-International-s-Connections-Group-Meeting-A-Women-s-Network-to-Promote-Women-Empowerment-Among-its-Workfor.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/31/1639837/0/en/Break-the-Glass-Ceiling-The-Sky-is-the-Limit-Almas-Jiwani-Speaks-at-TELUS-International-s-Connections-Group-Meeting-A-Women-s-Network-to-Promote-Women-Empowerment-Among-its-Workfor.html</link> <title>“Break the Glass Ceiling – The Sky is the Limit”, Almas Jiwani Speaks at TELUS International’s “Connections” Group Meeting: A Women’s Network to Promote Women Empowerment Among its Workforce</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Oct. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almas Jiwani, CEO of the Almas Jiwani Foundation and a global voice for gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, addressed the TELUS International women’s group “Connections” at TELUS International’s offices in Santa Tecla, El Salvador on October 11<sup>th</sup>, 2018.<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:21 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1639837</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:21 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>El Salvador</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Empowerment of Women</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Voice for gender equality</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/24/1625946/0/en/Women-s-Economic-Empowerment-and-Overcoming-the-Barriers-Almas-Jiwani-delivered-keynote-address-at-the-Chamber-of-Commerce-in-El-Salvador.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/24/1625946/0/en/Women-s-Economic-Empowerment-and-Overcoming-the-Barriers-Almas-Jiwani-delivered-keynote-address-at-the-Chamber-of-Commerce-in-El-Salvador.html</link> <title>Women’s Economic Empowerment and Overcoming the Barriers – Almas Jiwani delivered keynote address at the Chamber of Commerce in El Salvador</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Oct. 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almas Jiwani, CEO of the Almas Jiwani Foundation and a staunch advocate for gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, addressed the members of the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce in San Salvador on October 10<sup>th</sup> 2018. During her impassioned speech, Miss Jiwani spoke about the obstacles and opportunities women face in an evolving world, and explored the path forward for women in the developing world. This event was jointly hosted by the Canadian Embassy and the Salvadoran Chamber of Commerce. <br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 01:34 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1625946</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 01:34 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>El Salvador</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Empowerment of Women</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Voice for gender equality</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/20/1624349/0/en/Rising-Stars-Breaking-the-Glass-Ceiling-Almas-Jiwani-addressed-Women-Management-Group-at-Scotiabank-Headquarters-in-El-Salvador.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/20/1624349/0/en/Rising-Stars-Breaking-the-Glass-Ceiling-Almas-Jiwani-addressed-Women-Management-Group-at-Scotiabank-Headquarters-in-El-Salvador.html</link> <title>“Rising Stars Breaking the Glass Ceiling,” Almas Jiwani addressed Women Management Group at Scotiabank Headquarters in El Salvador</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Oct. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almas Jiwani, CEO of the Almas Jiwani Foundation and a global voice for gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, discussed the powerful role of women in financial institutions, and how they are breaking the glass ceiling in today’s interconnected economy on October 10<sup>th</sup>, 2018. Almas Jiwani spoke at Scotiabank’s Women in Middle Management Group event held at prestigious Scotiabank Headquarters (former US Embassy) in San Salvador.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2018 21:49 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1624349</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 20 Oct 2018 21:49 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Scotiabank</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>El Salvador</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Voice for gender equality</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/20/1624321/0/en/Gender-equality-and-education-the-lighting-of-a-fire-Almas-Jiwani-addresses-Plan-International-Conference-in-El-Salvador-on-International-Day-of-the-Girl.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/20/1624321/0/en/Gender-equality-and-education-the-lighting-of-a-fire-Almas-Jiwani-addresses-Plan-International-Conference-in-El-Salvador-on-International-Day-of-the-Girl.html</link> <title>“Gender equality and education: the lighting of a fire” Almas Jiwani addresses Plan International Conference in El Salvador on International Day of the Girl</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Oct. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almas Jiwani, CEO of Almas Jiwani Foundation and a global voice for gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, shared her insights on the complex realities of the advancement of women and girls in El Salvador at the Plan International Breakfast gala in San Salvador on October 11<sup>th</sup> 2018. The event was organized to mark the UN’s International Day of the Girl, which takes place each year on October 11. The theme for this year’s efforts is “With Her: A Skilled GirlForce,” which aims to “bring together partners and stakeholders to advocate for, and draw attention and investments to, the most pressing needs and opportunities for girls to attain skills for employability.”<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2018 00:04 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1624321</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Sat, 20 Oct 2018 00:04 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>El Salvador</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Plan International</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/17/1622376/0/en/Fueling-economic-growth-through-gender-equality-Canadian-Ambassador-Maryse-Guilbeault-hosts-cocktail-reception-in-El-Salvador.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/10/17/1622376/0/en/Fueling-economic-growth-through-gender-equality-Canadian-Ambassador-Maryse-Guilbeault-hosts-cocktail-reception-in-El-Salvador.html</link> <title>Fueling economic growth through gender equality – Canadian Ambassador Maryse Guilbeault hosts cocktail reception in El Salvador</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Oct. 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryse Guilbeault, Canadian Ambassador to El Salvador, held a networking cocktail reception on October 10, 2018 at the Ambassador’s official residence in honour of Almas Jiwani, a global voice for gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. The reception was one of the many high-profile events held to promote informal discussion on human rights between women parliamentarians, diplomats, business leaders, civil society and humanitarians present.<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 03:25 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1622376</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 04:51 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>El Salvador</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/27/1530586/0/en/Thanks-to-modern-technology-African-women-have-already-started-their-journey-of-empowerment-Featured-speaker-Almas-Jiwani-opines-at-the-Africa-Trade-Investment-Global-Summit-ATIGS-.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/06/27/1530586/0/en/Thanks-to-modern-technology-African-women-have-already-started-their-journey-of-empowerment-Featured-speaker-Almas-Jiwani-opines-at-the-Africa-Trade-Investment-Global-Summit-ATIGS-.html</link> <title>Thanks to modern technology, African women have already started their journey of empowerment, Featured speaker Almas Jiwani opines at the Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) in Washington, D.C.</title> <description><![CDATA[<p>WASHINGTON, June 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <br></p> <p>Editors Note: There is no photo associated with this press release.</p>]]></description> <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 19:08 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1530586</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 27 Jun 2018 19:07 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>ATIGS</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Empowerment of Women</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/15/1502764/0/en/The-Almas-Jiwani-Foundation-addresses-digital-financial-inclusion-humanitarian-response-and-agriculture-technologies-at-the-ICT4D-Conference-in-Lusaka-Zambia.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/15/1502764/0/en/The-Almas-Jiwani-Foundation-addresses-digital-financial-inclusion-humanitarian-response-and-agriculture-technologies-at-the-ICT4D-Conference-in-Lusaka-Zambia.html</link> <title>The Almas Jiwani Foundation addresses digital financial inclusion, humanitarian response, and agriculture technologies at the ICT4D Conference in Lusaka, Zambia</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">LUSAKA, Zambia, May 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Almas Jiwani Foundation, represented by its CEO, Almas Jiwani, delivered a keynote address titled <strong><em>Empowering Women in Technology and ICT4D</em></strong><em>, </em>specially in Africa at the 10th annual ICT4D Conference, at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia. In the address, Ms. Jiwani stressed the importance of empowering women in technology, touching on three main areas of focus in Africa, namely the digital financial inclusion of women, humanitarian response, and the importance of women in the agriculture sector.<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 13:49 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1502764</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Tue, 15 May 2018 13:49 GMT</dc:modified> <dc:subject>Company Announcement</dc:subject> <dc:subject>Calendar of Events</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>ICT4D</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Empowering Women in Technology</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/03/30/1456050/0/en/The-Almas-Jiwani-Foundation-addresses-Gender-Equality-at-Women-s-History-Month-in-Canada-UAE-and-Jordan.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/03/30/1456050/0/en/The-Almas-Jiwani-Foundation-addresses-Gender-Equality-at-Women-s-History-Month-in-Canada-UAE-and-Jordan.html</link> <title>The Almas Jiwani Foundation addresses Gender Equality at Women’s History Month in Canada, UAE and Jordan</title> <description><![CDATA[<p align="left">OTTAWA, March 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Almas Jiwani Foundation, represented by CEO, Almas Jiwani, had been a key participant in the Discovering the Catalyst event organized by the Carleton University Women in Business Association, and held on the 3<sup>rd</sup> of March, 2018. Ms. Jiwani delivered a keynote address which touched on challenges faced by women, worldwide and in Canada, in both private and public work spaces, and commented on current social movements which have brought the question of women’s rights back to the forefront of public discourse. Keynote addresses and panel discussions at the event were geared towards addressing and mitigating prevalent issues of gender inequality in modern day workplaces.<br></p>]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2018 20:55 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1456050</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Fri, 30 Mar 2018 20:55 GMT</dc:modified> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/4eb84441-f875-4016-98b3-afc5e1bd6abc"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/03/30/1456050/0/en/The-Almas-Jiwani-Foundation-addresses-Gender-Equality-at-Women-s-History-Month-in-Canada-UAE-and-Jordan.html"> <img src="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/4eb84441-f875-4016-98b3-afc5e1bd6abc" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Almas Jiwani Foundation" title="Almas Jiwani Foundation" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/09f4a3ba-8fda-43a4-8c65-77e76ee706d8"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/03/30/1456050/0/en/The-Almas-Jiwani-Foundation-addresses-Gender-Equality-at-Women-s-History-Month-in-Canada-UAE-and-Jordan.html"> <img src="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/09f4a3ba-8fda-43a4-8c65-77e76ee706d8" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Almas Jiwani Foundation" title="Almas Jiwani Foundation" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <media:content medium="image" type="image/jpeg" width="600" url="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/83d1bfa9-f796-4879-b67e-1dc1b072ca0e"> <media:text type="html"><![CDATA[<p> <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/03/30/1456050/0/en/The-Almas-Jiwani-Foundation-addresses-Gender-Equality-at-Women-s-History-Month-in-Canada-UAE-and-Jordan.html"> <img src="https://resource.globenewswire.com/Resource/Download/83d1bfa9-f796-4879-b67e-1dc1b072ca0e" width="600" align="left" border="0" alt="Almas Jiwani Foundation" title="Almas Jiwani Foundation" /> </a> </p><br clear="all" />]]></media:text> <media:credit role="publishing company">GlobeNewswire Inc.</media:credit> </media:content> <dc:subject>Calendar of Events</dc:subject> <dc:keyword>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Gender Equality</dc:keyword> <dc:keyword>Women’s History Month</dc:keyword> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/12/18/1506901/0/en/Almas-Jiwani-Foundation-and-Inrada-InCharge-Announce-the-Ground-breaking-Human-Rights-Energy-Partnership.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/12/18/1506901/0/en/Almas-Jiwani-Foundation-and-Inrada-InCharge-Announce-the-Ground-breaking-Human-Rights-Energy-Partnership.html</link> <title>Almas Jiwani Foundation and Inrada-InCharge Announce the Ground-breaking Human Rights Energy Partnership</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS--(Marketwired - Dec. 17, 2017) -</strong> </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:32 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1506901</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 16 May 2018 04:45 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/12/15/1506900/0/en/Current-Catastrophic-Plight-of-Refugees-Almas-Jiwani-delivers-riveting-speech-at-Istanbul-University-Faculty-of-Law.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/12/15/1506900/0/en/Current-Catastrophic-Plight-of-Refugees-Almas-Jiwani-delivers-riveting-speech-at-Istanbul-University-Faculty-of-Law.html</link> <title>Current Catastrophic Plight of Refugees: Almas Jiwani delivers riveting speech at Istanbul University Faculty of Law</title> <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>ISTANBUL, TURKEY--(Marketwired - Dec. 15, 2017) -</strong> </p>]]></description> <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2017 21:05 GMT</pubDate> <dc:identifier>1506900</dc:identifier> <dc:language>en</dc:language> <dc:publisher>GlobeNewswire Inc.</dc:publisher> <dc:contributor>Almas Jiwani Foundation</dc:contributor> <dc:modified>Wed, 16 May 2018 04:45 GMT</dc:modified> </item> <item> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/12/13/1506896/0/en/Disruptive-Impact-and-Potential-of-Women-s-Equality-Education-and-Entrepreneurship-Almas-Jiwani-to-address-at-the-Harvard-Business-School.html</guid> <link>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/12/13/1506896/0/en/Disruptive-Impact-and-Potential-of-Women-s-Equality-Education-and-Entrepreneurship-Almas-Jiwani-to-address-at-the-Harvard-Business-School.html</link> <title>Disruptive Impact and Potential of Women's Equality, Education and Entrepreneurship - 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