Thursday, November 20, 2008 UNIFEM Canada Award Banquet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Ottawa. Location: 101 Lyon Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Tickets : 75 CAD$ - proceeds will support UNIFEM's programs to end violence against women The 2008 Award, our 9th, will be presented to a distinguished Canadian whose professional accomplishments are an inspiration to all Canadian women. This year's winner: Louise Fréchette From 1998 to 2006, Madame Fréchette was Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. The first incumbent of the post, she assisted Secretary- General Kofi Annan in the full range of his responsibilities. Prior to this, Madame Fréchette pursued a career in the Public Service of Canada, serving notably as Ambassador to Argentina and Uruguay (1985-1988), Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (1992-1994), Associate Deputy Minister of Finance (1995) and Deputy Minister of National Defence (1995-1998). For more information visit this link UNIFEM : Say NO to Violence Against Women link |
