Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, Wife of PM Justin Trudeau and Almas Jiwani to celebrate International Women’s Day at Women’s Festival Toronto

Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, Women’s Rights Advocate and Wife of PM Justin Trudeau and Almas Jiwani, Women’s Rights Ambassador, Will Celebrate International Women’s Day at Women’s Festival Toronto

Ottawa, Ontario, Marketwired – Feb. 26, 2016: “We are excited to have Madam Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau, Katie Couric, and Almas Jiwani address the 1st ever Women’s Festival Toronto Gala in celebration of International Women’s Day. These women are global leaders and their collective wisdom empowers us all to make the most of our own lives, talents and experiences to help others,” stated Antoinette Mak, Executive Director, Women’s Festival Toronto.

Prominent Leaders & VIPs to gather at Shangri-La Toronto on March 4th & 5th 2016, for International Women’s Empowerment & Leadership Conference & Gala, to celebrate United Nations’ International Women’s Day. Topics will include those such as Your Female Tribe and Women in Global Affairs, and the gala will feature an exhibition area, live performances, Indigenous art and a Diversity in Fashion runway show.

“International Women’s Day is a time for us to showcase the invaluable contributions women make in our everyday lives and recognize the exceptional achievements made by women in the fields of technology, human rights, finance, the arts, environmental protection, education… The list goes on,” says Ms. Jiwani, President emeritus of UN Women Canada National Committee and CEO Almas Jiwani Foundation. “I am always honoured to walk alongside other strong women on our shared path to equality and empower others to do the same.”

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