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Women Who Inspire
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| The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) is inviting nominations for the 2008 Muslim “Women Who Inspire” awards. The initiative was launched last year in celebration of the council’s 25th anniversary. A key objective of the initiative is to provide role models for girls and women and promote a positive image of Canadian Muslim women who have made a difference within or outside Canada.
Last year’s winners included, amongst others, a young Muslim-woman football player; an 86 year old great-grandmother of 19 who was declared a ‘global citizen’ by the United Nations; and a refugee from Somalia who is working to make Hamilton culturally sensitive, linguistically appropriate and free
of racism and discrimination.
The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) is inviting nominations for the 2008 Muslim “Women Who Inspire” awards. The initiative was launched last year in celebration of the council’s 25th anniversary.
A key objective of the initiative is to provide role models for girls and women and promote a positive image of Canadian Muslim women who have made a difference within or outside Canada.
According to Salima Bhimani, one of last year’s winners, “I feel that it is integral that we create opportunities for engagement, opportunities for understanding. …I feel this is necessary within the Muslim Ummah and amongst Muslims and non-Muslims. CCMW is one place that is clearly doing this…”
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| 2008 Women Who Inspire |
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| 2008 Women Who Inspire press release |
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release
Nominations now open for 2008 Muslim “Women Who Inspire” awards,
April 21, 2008 – The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW)
is inviting nominations for the 2008 Muslim “Women Who Inspire” awards.
The initiative was launched last year in celebration of the council’s
25th anniversary.
A key objective of the initiative is to provide role models for
girls and women and promote a positive image of Canadian Muslim women
who have made a difference within or outside Canada.
Last year’s award
winners included: Zia Afsar (Squamish, BC), Saadia Ashraf (Montreal,
Quebec), Salima Bhimani (Toronto, ON), Ayshi Hassan (London, ON),
Zohra Husaini (Edmonton, AL), Nimet Karachi (Niagara Falls, ON),
Rabia Khedr (Mississauga, ON), and Madina Wasuge (Hamilton, ON).
Nominations are now open for Canadian Muslim women who have:
- demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of others
- demonstrated a commitment to women’s equality
- embraced diversity and inclusion
within Muslim communities and in the broader Canadian society
Selected Women Who Inspire will be recognized later this fall.
Nominations must be received by July 18, 2008 by email at
ccmw_board@yahoo.ca
with the subject line “Women who Inspire Nomination”. Or mail to Nuzhat Jafri,
260 Heath Street West, #1703, Toronto, ON M5P 3L6.
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For full details on eligibility requirements please visit our website
www.ccmw.com.
For more information, contact: Nuzhat Jafri at 416-487-8037 or
nuzhat.jafri@rogers.com;
Eman Ahmed at ccmw_board@yahoo.ca
or (416)225-4322. |
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| 2008 Nomination
Guidelines and Eligibility Requirements |
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| 2007 Women Who Inspire |
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| 2007 Nomination Criteria & Form |
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| 2007 Press Release for Launch |
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate ReleaseJune 25, 2007 - A campaign
to recognize Muslim “Women Who Inspire” is being launched
by the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) in celebration of its
25th anniversary this year. A key objective of the campaign is to
provide role models for girls and women and promote a positive image
of Canadian Muslim women who have made a difference within or
outside Canada.
“Far too often Muslim women have been stereotyped as women on the
margins of society, yet there are so many Muslim women who’ve
inspired us by their actions and accomplishments,“ said Razia Jaffer,
CCMW President, “let’s celebrate their contributions and share their
stories with all Canadians.”
Nominations are now open for Canadian Muslim women who have:
- demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of others
- demonstrated a commitment to women’s equality
- embraced diversity and inclusion within Muslim communities
and in the broader Canadian society
Selected Women Who Inspire will be recognized at an
awards ceremony following CCMW’s 25th Anniversary Conference on
October 27, 2007, in Toronto.
Nominations must be received by July 20, 2007 by email at
ccmw_board@yahoo.ca with
the subject line “Women who Inspire Nomination”. Or mail to Eman
Ahmed, 62 Bogert Ave, Toronto, ON M2N 1K6. For full details on eligibility requirements please visit our
website www.ccmw.com. For more
information, contact: Nuzhat Jafri at 416-487-8031 or
nuzhat.jafri@rogers.com;
Eman Ahmed at
ccmw_board@yahoo.ca or (416)225-4322. |
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| 2007 Nominees |
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| 2007 Finalists |
- Zia Afsar
- Saadia Ashraf
- Salima Bhimani
- Ayshi Hassan
- Zohra Husaini
- Nimet Karachi
- Rabia Khedr
- Madina Wasuge
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| 2007 Press Release announcement of finalists |
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NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release
Canadian Council of Muslim Women Honours Canadian Muslim “Women Who Inspire”
TORONTO, October 23, 2007 - The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) is honouring Canadian Muslim Women who have made a difference in the lives of others in Canada and elsewhere.
CCMW is bestowing its first-ever awards to Muslim "Women Who Inspire", to provide role models for girls and women and promote a positive image of Canadian Muslim women.
CCMW received many nominations from across Canada for women who challenge stereotypes and whose stories can inspire all Canadians. Eight women were selected to receive the first-ever Canadian Muslim “Women Who Inspire” awards at the Council’s 25th anniversary conference and banquet on Saturday, October 27, at the Noor Cultural Centre in Toronto.
The award winners hail from cities across Canada: Zia Afsar (Squamish, BC), Saadia Ashraf (Montreal, Quebec), Salima Bhimani (Toronto, ON), Ayshi Hassan (London, ON), Zohra Husaini (Edmonton, AL), Nimet Karachi (Niagara Falls, ON), Rabia Khedr (Mississauga, ON), and Madina Wasuge (Hamilton, ON).
"Women and girls can achieve anything they set their minds to,” said award winner Saadia Ashraf, who coaches tackle football and owns the Montreal Blitz football team. "Go out there and struggle for it without letting anything come in the way," she urges.
The women are from diverse backgrounds and have achieved excellence in sports, business, education, the arts, community service and leadership. The one thing they have in common is that they care deeply about people and their communities.
Nominations were sought for Canadian Muslim women who have:
- demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of others,
- demonstrated a commitment to women's equality, and
- embraced diversity and inclusion within Muslim communities and in the broader Canadian society.
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Full stories about the winners and information about the other nominees are available at www.ccmw.com. For more information, contact: Nuzhat Jafri at 416-487-8037 or
nuzhat.jafri@ rogers.com; Eman Ahmed at
ccmw_board@yahoo.ca or (416) 225-4322. |
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