Gender Equality Week: Celebrating Diversity & Financial Gender-Lens Equity
About this event
You are kindly invited to join us Sept 23 downtown Toronto for an exclusive Business Networking event to celebrate with us Gender Equality Week – September 21 – 27. This week raises awareness of the important contributions women and gender diverse communities have made to the growth and identity of Canada, celebrates achievements that we have made in advancing gender equality, and reconfirms our commitment to address gender equality gaps in our country.
This event invites thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, activists, who are looking to collaborate with core of Toronto strong women that can help grow and develop IWB -- Immigrant Women in Business organization into a real force for economic power, networking, and education for all immigrant business women in the GTA.
(IWB Invites Everyone, Both Genders are Welcome)
IWB’s mission is to help members increase their business through an authentic referral program, unique marketing initiatives and improve the world through positive leadership, compassion and commitment to learning, growing and giving.
Join us for a powerful and inspiring event as we celebrate Gender Equality Week by highlighting the importance of diversity, equality, and self-confidence. This event will bring together a diverse range of speakers, thought leaders, and community members to explore the intersection of gender equality with image and confidence, empowering individuals to embrace their unique identities.
Rathika Sitsabaiesan
Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Management, Nonprofit Organizations, Government, and Labour Relations. Often invited as a speaker to local, national and international conferences to present on various topics ranging from motivational talks, gender-based violence and education, civic engagement, politics and strengthening people management.
Erhi Ojoboh
She raised $2M+, built a microfinance bank, and spent nearly a decade in corporate finance. Now, she helps high-achieving women transform expertise into scalable offers, grow visibility on LinkedIn, and create digital income streams—without quitting their 9-5. Her mission: empower women to step out, own, and lead.
Zohreh Hejazi
Zohreh Hejazi is the visionary Creative Director at https://bazaargala.com,/ an e-commerce and advertising platform supporting small businesses. An Iranian immigrant, she channels her entrepreneurial spirit and firsthand understanding of small business challenges into empowering entrepreneurs. Her mission is to create a sustainable environment where every business can thrive.
Chantal Cleroux
She puts people before numbers, drawing on decades in corporate service to guide clients in life insurance, employee benefits, and retirement planning. Fluent in French, English, and Spanish, she builds trust across communities. With real estate expertise and entrepreneurial insight, she empowers families to grow and transfer wealth wisely.
Key themes for the day include:
- Celebrating Diversity: Understanding how gender equality intersects with cultural and social diversity.
- Empowering Confidence: Building confidence and self-image in a society that often imposes limiting stereotypes and roles.
- Championing Equality: Discussing strategies and successes in creating equal opportunities in workplaces, education, and communities.
Through engaging panels, networking opportunities, and interactive discussions, we aim to foster a supportive environment where everyone feels empowered to take charge of their narrative and lead by example.
IWB - Immigrant Women In Business
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IWB Networks is a community built by immigrants to help newcomers and immigrants overcome one of the greatest challenges that come with settling here, finding- keeping a job and starting-scaling business.
By joining IWB immigrants can connect with other immigrants in their profession and in a matter of weeks, they will have a professional network that will set them on the path for success in your job search and long-term career.
Our networking events are a great way to meet new contact to "begin" that potential business relationship, it's about --take the time to create great win, win relationships that help make our communities more prosperous!