2009 UNIFEM Canada Award
The ceremony was followed by a reception in Rideau Hall's gardens. The Governor General is seen here with a few people attending the event.
Wed, 06/02/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0290-006
Each year, the organization presents this award to a Canadian who contributed in an outstanding manner to advancing gender equality.
Wed, 06/02/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0290-001
Her Excellency was presented with the 2009 United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) Canada Award during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
Wed, 06/02/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0290-002
Dignitaries, parlimentarians and special guests attended the ceremony.
Wed, 06/02/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0290-003
"Everywhere I have been, I have seen proud and courageous women who are no longer victims, but healers, builders and liberators. And it is on behalf of all the wonderful, courageous, ingenious, and generous women I have met in my life that I accept this award from UNIFEM Canada. I am deeply touched by this honour."
Wed, 06/02/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0290-004
The award was presented to the Governor General by Ms. Almas Jiwani, President of UNIFEM Canada.
Wed, 06/02/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0290-005