Three immigrant women in British Columbia share how long waitlists for child care affect their chances at building careers.
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Sacrifices of ‘Nonnas’ Should Not Be Forgotten
The recent death of Abdirahman Abdi after his violent arrest in Ottawa and the 2015 police shooting of Andrew Loku in Toronto challenge the “meanwhile…
View More Sacrifices of ‘Nonnas’ Should Not Be ForgottenWomen’s Organizers Hopeful Under Trudeau Leadership
Women’s rights advocates are looking for influential Canadian female figures to join a national women’s coalition to raise awareness about women’s issues and get more…
View More Women’s Organizers Hopeful Under Trudeau LeadershipUnderstanding Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence
Many immigrant women who are experiencing domestic violence require culturally sensitive support services. A new project on Canada’s east coast aims to ensure these types…
View More Understanding Immigrant Women and Domestic ViolenceTales of Immigrant Women in Canada
While performer and playwright Natasha Martina was researching in a library in Dublin for a play, she came up with the idea to combine her…
View More Tales of Immigrant Women in CanadaHealth Disparity Among New Canadians a Real Challenge: Report
A struggle to find employment and a lack of understanding of the medical system are the main reasons for the “healthy immigrant effect,” a phenomenon…
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