Ms. Harlow is being honored for shattering norms in the fashion industry and advocacy for diversity and female empowerment.
OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada), a charitable organization with a mission to cultivate global citizens, is delighted to announce international supermodel, entrepreneur, and advocate Winnie Harlow as the recipient of the 2023 Global Citizen Award.
The Global Citizen Award honours an individual who, both personally and professionally, contributes to the building of a better world. Each laureate of the Global Citizen Award has consistently demonstrated generosity, creativity, and leadership, applying their talents to address challenges within their local communities, across the country, and around the world.
The ethos of a Global Citizen extends beyond the realms of diplomacy or philanthropy. It rests on the understanding that actions and decisions, while capable of yielding short-term benefits, can significantly elevate the condition of humanity in the long run. Each laureate has contributed to their community, country, and the world, exhibiting the courage and resolve necessary to uplift others.
Winnie Harlow, celebrated for shattering norms in the fashion industry and her profound advocacy for diversity and female empowerment, is an exemplar of these values. Her staunch stand against all forms of discrimination and her unwavering dedication to the upliftment of women of colour worldwide makes her a remarkable Global Citizen.
As we observe the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration on Human Rights in 2023, Winnie's work mirrors the declaration's principles of equality and respect for diversity. We are honoured to present her with this accolade in recognition of her vital contributions to these pressing issues.
The award will be conferred on October 26th, 2023 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, Canada. This celebratory event will include a welcome reception and a sit-down dinner, with diplomats, business leaders, philanthropists and UNA-Canada programme participants. The gala, held with the kind support of our Official Hotel sponsor, the Fairmont Royal York, will also feature speeches from Winnie Harlow and the President & CEO of UNA-Canada, Ms. Jaime Webbe.
We are excited to announce that the proceeds from this event will directly benefit UNA-Canada's programmes to connect those in Canada to the United Nations, and support the implementation of Canada's commitments under the United Nations here at home. Our initiatives promote diversity, foster empathy-based learning, and devise solutions for shared global challenges. This event will serve as a catalyst for future engagements, helping us to expand our reach and impact across Canada and beyond.
UNA-Canada is hopeful that by honouring Ms. Harlow's monumental work, Canadians will feel inspired to further engage with the United Nations' mission and commit to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Media Contact
Erica Mongiat, United Nations Association in Canada, 1 236-334-3837, [email protected], www.unac.org
SOURCE United Nations Association in Canada
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