Minister Rona Ambrose (Minister for Status of Women), is calling for nominations for non-governmental organization representatives to be part of the official Canadian delegation to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, from February 27 to March 9, 2012.
If you are interested in submitting a name or names, please forward a curriculum vitae (outlining relevant experience and expertise) and covering letter describing how the individual meets each of the nomination criteria. Individuals nominating someone other than themselves should inform candidates of the nomination. Please note that all submissions should include a description of the candidates’ expertise with regards to the themes to be discussed, their plan to disseminate and liaise with other women’s and non-governmental organizations after their attendance at the meeting, two letters of support from two non-governmental organizations and should confirm the availability of candidates to attend the entire session of the UNCSW February 27 to March 9, 2012.
Nominations must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday December 9, 2012. They should be sent to the attention of: Meredith Quaile, Policy Directorate, Status of Women Canada, 123 Slater Street, 11th floor, Ottawa, ON, K1P 1H9, or by email: UNCSW-CCFNU@swc-cfc.gc.ca or by fax: (613) 947-0530. Any questions regarding the process should also be directed to Meredith Quaile (613-996-8374).
The final approval of NGO delegate(s) will be made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, upon recommendation of the Minister of State (Status of Women).
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