Senator Mobina Jaffer honoured by 2013 UN Women National Committee Canada

Senator Mobina Jaffer honoured by 2013 UN Women National Committee CanadaOn Wednesday October 9, Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women National Committee Canada, honoured six outstanding fellow Canadians who have made a remarkable contribution to the empowerment of women. For one person to change our perception of what’s normal in this world, of what’s possible in this world is a power that can’t be underestimated.

Honorable Senator Mobina Jaffer – Contribution to Gender Equality.

Recipients expressed their appreciation for being recognized for this prestigious honour;

Senator Mobina Jaffer; “I accept this recognition with great humility on behalf of all trafficked teenage girls around the world. They are the true recipients,”

via http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1517703

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