Sally Armstrong

Sally Armstrong

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Toronto, Ontario

Award Winning Journalist, Humanitarian & Author - Human Rights & Women's Rights Expert

Sally Armstrong, a distinguished journalist, humanitarian, and author, is a globally recognized expert in conflict reporting and women's rights advocacy. Renowned as the "war correspondent for the world's women," she has fearlessly covered conflicts spanning Bosnia to Somalia, Congo to Afghanistan, and Iraq to Guatemala. Sally is the former member of the International Women's Commission at the United Nations and has received international recognition for her work on human rights and gender equality. She is an Officer of the Order of Canada, with 11 honorary doctorate degrees and was appointed the Massey Lecturer in 2019.

SALLY ARMSTRONG BIOGRAPHY

Sally Armstrong is a renowned journalist, humanitarian and author who has covered conflicts worldwide, from Bosnia to Somalia, Congo to Afghanistan, Iraq to Guatemala.

Armstrong claims a new world is dawning for every mother’s daughter worldwide. In February 2024, the new book called OUTSPOKEN by Dr Sima Samar, with Sally Armstrong, tells the story of what happened in Afghanistan and to Afghan women – the betrayals, the backroom deals, the shenanigans. Dr. Samar’s life as an Afghan woman proves that women are the way forward.

Sally’s speeches on the complexities of conflict provide her audiences with valuable insights and the part each of us plays in seeking peace. Sally Armstrong, renowned as the global war correspondent focused on women’s issues, delivers riveting firsthand accounts from conflict zones worldwide. Sally Armstrong’s compelling storytelling emerges from close interactions with people facing severe adversity in crisis. Her firsthand reports captivate audiences, evoking strong emotional responses that range from shock and tears to laughter and inspiration.

Sally Armstrong is a four-time Amnesty International Canada Media Award winner and a former member of the International Women’s Commission at the UN. She is an Officer of the Order of Canada and has received 11 honorary doctorate degrees and one honorary diploma. She is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from Women of Influence.

She was named the Massey Lecturer in 2019; the five lectures broadcast across Canada were based on her book Power Shift: The Longest Revolution. She also delivered the Judy LaMarsh Lecture at Victoria College/ University of Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from McGill University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Toronto.

Videos

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Sally Armstrong Topic Presentations

human rights-human wrongs

  • Virtual PresentationKeynote PresentationWorkshop SessionHalf Day TrainingFull Day Training
  • Sally Armstrong exposes the complexities of human rights violations worldwide, drawing from firsthand experiences to spotlight the systems and circumstances perpetuating them. She also highlights actionable pathways for change, emphasizing how individual and collective efforts can address human rights abuses.

women and children last

the power of one

who in the world cares?

a new age is dawning for every mother’s daughter

the shame isn’t ours it’s yours

want to reduce poverty, cut conflict and improve the economy? call in the women.

Testimonials

Having Sally Armstrong as a keynote speaker on the Friday night of our conference was a huge success! We filled the room to capacity and the venue staff were running for more chairs as we began. Sally was wonderfully gracious and she complimented our organization, personally mentioning one of our founders who was in attendance. Every single conference evaluation mentions Sally as a highlight of our weekend! We did an exercise the next day to have people recall what inspired them about Sally’s address – people had retained exact quotations which is a sign that Sally is both a good speaker and a good teacher! Sally is passionately committed to her work as a journalist, author and advocate...

The Catholic Network for Women's Equality

Our Sally Armstrong fundraising dinner was a smashing success. Sold out crowd of 220 who were totally captivated by this amazing woman and her inspiring message. Nothing but positive feedback. Would have no qualms about hearing her speak again.

Board of Directors Member
Ingamo Homes

The articulate and passionate stories of your experiences in Rwanda, Somalia, and Afghanistan and the women with whom you came in contact, were at once disturbing, heart rendering and heart warming. You painted touching and realistic pictures that provoked insight and context for the following day that served as a foundation on which all of the subsequent speakers could build.

Commission of Graduates of Foreign Nursing School

She was the absolute perfect speaker for our event. She took the time to research and take in the event and artfully wove together our YMCA Peace Medal recipients and their personal stories with her message. It was the perfect message for our event and the people we were honouring and I so appreciated her time and care she took in preparation for the speech to make it so personal to our community.

YMCA Northumberland

Articles & Media

Sally Armstrong talks to Lisa LaFlamme about Kenya's fight against rape

CTV National News

Canadian journalist Sally Armstrong is documenting efforts to combat a widespread culture of rape in Kenya, where one third of girls fall victim before the age of 18. “Justice Clubs” teach children about their right to be protected from rape. Canadian law enforcement officers have assisted the project, training Kenyan police on how to investigate sexual assaults, gather evidence and pursue convictions.
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CTV National News

Lisa LaFlamme

Inside the secret mission to rescue Syria's White Helmets
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CTV National News

Lisa LaFlamme

'Canada, we need your help': How diplomats helped rescue the White Helmets
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CBC News: The National

SBC

Sally Armstrong | Inside ISIS
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