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.
From the Canada Council of Muslim Women, as Black History Month comes to a close and we enter Women’s History Month, it is imperative to continue to highlight the work of Black Muslim women in Canada. Throughout the month of March, CCMW will be spotlighting various Black Muslimahs through the ‘Black Muslimahs Shining Series’ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CL2avhNA692/
March 3, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada
Creating and maintaining workplaces where everyone – no matter their gender identity or expression – can be safe, respected and able to focus on their work is a priority for the Government of Canada.
The Minister of Justice announced the Government of Canada’s support to Botler AI for the Pan-Canadian Triage System for Sexual Harassment, Misconduct & Violence.
February 11, 2021 – Ottawa, Ontario – Women and Gender Equality Canada
OCASI's Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence in Immigrant and Refugee Communities provides resources, education and leadership to the settlement sector and the broader community on gender-based violence prevention and survivor support.
Making it easier for women to succeed as they settle in their new country
Pilot to address multiple barriers to success for women in Canada’s job market
The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that newcomers have the support and services they need to make the most of their talents and experience in order to fully integrate and contribute to the Canadian economy and to their communities.
Ontario's Government is improving supports in rural and remote communities for women who are victims of violence and sexual exploitation.
Ontario's Government for the People is tapping into a network of community partners, including about 900 member organizations, agencies and partners, to help stop violence against women and improve services for survivors.
This report provides an overview of research-based and promising programs to prevent and reduce revictimization and use of relational aggression among women and girls who have experienced childhood maltreatment.