Women experience migration and settlement in different ways than men and often have unequal access to social resources that affect their health. They face challenges in areas including labour market integration, violence against women, language, social supports, housing and mental health.
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Race, Gendered Violence and the Rights of Women with Precarious Status
This 4-module course is developed to help front-line practitioners learn about how to better understand and meet the unique needs of women with precarious immigration status, who are facing gender-based violence.Last updated Nov 29, 2022
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Research/Dataset
Beyond Positive Intentions: Seeking Well-Being and Equity for LGBTQ+ Newcomer Women and Other Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Newcomers
This report has been exclusive produced by Access Alliance. Please visit their web page and their original resource for the full report.Last updated Jun 29, 2022
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Achev employment agency helping newcomer women thrive in job markets
Qiam Noori Mississauga News Friday, November 18, 2022
Canadian women face systematic challenges in finding desired jobs, expanding careers, or settling in a new community. But those challenges are even harder for newcomer women or women of colour, according to Tonie Chaltas, head…
Published November 23, 2022
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Prominent Afghan women's rights activist denied refugee admission into Canada, upsetting sponsors
CTV News Oct. 13, 2022
In one of the latest disappointments in Canada’s efforts to aid Afghan refugees, a prominent Afghan women’s activist has had her temporary resident permit application denied, seemingly because of a bureaucratic mistake.
Bessa Whitmore and Sharen Craig have…
Published October 13, 2022
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Women’s shelter stretched thin amid high inflation, housing crisis
Ritika Dubey The Hamilton Spectator Thu., Sept. 22, 2022
The 22-bed facility isn’t meeting the growing demand at a west Mountain women’s shelter.
Interval House of Hamilton is currently home to about 31 women and children — well over its designed capacity.
While the non-profit…
Published September 29, 2022
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Iranians in Toronto protest after young woman dies in police custody in Iran
Griffin Jaeger · CBC News · Posted: Sep 20, 2022
Members of the Iranian community in Toronto are taking a stand against what they say is the world's silence following the death of a 22-year-old woman in Iran after she was detained by the morality police.
Mahsa Amini was arrested…
Published September 21, 2022
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Canada agrees to resettle Afghans held in UAE facility, sources say
Alexander Cornwell and Jonathan Landay Reuters September 8th 2022
Canada will accept some 1,000 Afghans who fled the Taliban takeover of their homeland and have been held for months in a makeshift refugee centre in the United Arab Emirates awaiting resettlement to the United…
Published September 12, 2022
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Canadian Government to Invest $100 Million to Support Women Impacted by the Pandemic
February 11, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Women and Gender Equality Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified systemic and longstanding inequalities, with women and girls disproportionately affected by the crisis. The Canadian Government is taking strong action to prevent the…
Published February 12, 2021
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Federal Support Towards New Youth Initiative Tackling Online Hate
The Government of Canada is committed to taking action against online hate and preventing the promotion of racism and violence.
Published October 20, 2020
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Government of Canada accelerates investments in shelters, transition housing and other organizations providing gender-based violence supports and services
The COVID‑19 pandemic has highlighted gaps in the very systems designed to keep people safe. It has created unprecedented challenges for those experiencing gender-based violence and the organizations that provide supports and services to them.
Published October 2, 2020
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Ontario Launches New Tools to Help Prevent Human Trafficking
These educational resources are part of the government’s plan to raise awareness and stop this crime before it happens.
Published August 31, 2020
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Ontario Strengthens Supports for Human Trafficking Victims and Survivors
Services Will Help Those Impacted Heal and Rebuild Their Lives.
Published August 24, 2020