An Ontario-wide campaign to build capacity of immigrant and refugee communities to recognize, respond, and support women who are living with domestic violence.
Ontario, Canada
Joined September 2011
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Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
Are you passionate about ending GBV in your community? Deepen your understanding of how GBV affects immigrant and refugee communities. We are hiring peer champions for the IRCNFF Educational Campaign!
Apply through this link:forms.gle/CfWuWDM6Exevyi9z7
@OCASI_Policy @OCASIGBV
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
We’re thrilled to announce Deepa Mattoo as our keynote speaker for the 5th Annual Conference of Building a Blueprint to Address GBV.
Deepa, an intersectional feminist & lawyer, is the Executive Director of @SchliferClinic.
Join us: oca.si/BP-J25
#GBV #PathwaysToLegacy
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
📢 Excited to announce our upcoming GBV conference this January 2025! Check out the details in the flyer below and register today!
To register for the in-person, please visit: oca.si/BP-J25
To register for the virtual conference, please visit: oca.si/BP-J25-V
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
On day 11 of our #16Days campaign, we focus on healing through art. 🎭 Through performance, our peer champions brought their experiences to life, turning stories into powerful acts of healing and justice.
@OCASI_Policy @ircNFF
#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
On Day 5 of our #16Days campaign, we focus on the role of justice in the healing journey. Justice is not just about accountability—it’s about transformation, empowerment, and creating systems that center survivors' voices.
#16Days #EndGBV #HealingIsJustice
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
Day 9 of our #16Days campaign:
Today, we reflect on the strength that comes from women supporting one another. As our Peer Champion shares, healing and justice thrive in community.
Together, we build strength, hope, and change💜
#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism #OCASI
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
Day 10 of our #16Days campaign:
Sharvin reminds us that justice and healing go hand in hand. Addressing GBV as a societal responsibility paves the way for collective transformation and supports survivors on their path to healing.
#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism2024
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
Day 8 of our #16Days campaign:
Our peer champion, Monica reminds us that healing and justice start with recognizing GBV as a lived experience. True change comes when we educate, act, and center survivors' realities.
#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #16Days
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
On Day 4 of the #16Days campaign, we reflect on the truth that healing is not a linear process. It takes on diverse forms and unfolds differently for everyone. Let us honor each individual’s unique journey toward healing. 🌿#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #SurvivorVoices #16Days
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
Day 3 of our #16Days Campaign highlights the vital connection between healing and justice. Justice supports emotional, psychological, and community recovery—restoring fairness and fostering trust. #HealingIsJustice 🌿💜#16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
Yesterday, we hosted a sold-out GBV Response Forum at the #P2PConference and our hearts are so full! What an incredible way to kick off #16Days - surrounded by brilliant, passionate people working to drive systemic change & better support newcomers facing GBV.
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
As we explore 'Healing is Justice,' it’s essential to know that support is available in your community.
🔗Find the resources and support near you: ow.ly/jPZj50Ue7xp
Together, we can build safer spaces for all💜
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
📢 Today, we kick off the #16Days campaign!
@OCASIGBV invites you to join us in exploring "Healing is Justice"—a journey into how justice supports recovery and builds safer communities. Stay tuned for actions, insights, and resources!
#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #16Days
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
🚨 Save the Date!
Join us on Jan 16-17, 2025, in Toronto (in-person + hybrid) for our National Conference, Pathways to Legacy: Survivor-Led Advocacy and Healing for NSRI Women #GBV #OCASI
📅 Register now:
eventbrite.ca/e/pathways-to-…
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
🎉We're happy to announce our upcoming virtual workshop, Transforming GBV Support: Creative Approaches to Peer Leadership & Holistic Program Development, taking place on October 17.
🗓️Register today to secure your spot:
eventbrite.ca/e/ocasi-transf……
#GBV #OCASI
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
Refugee Rights Day film screening in Toronto, April 4 - 6-8:30 pm, with panel discussion to follow.
Register for your free ticket bit.ly/3TUEKOeIftar
@ocasi_comms @The519 @Margarets_TO @RefugeeCentre @AfriCentre4Ref
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
Empower survivors, break the silence! We are campaigning to protect victims of family violence from parental alienation accusations. Let's create a Canada where every survivor is believed and supported.
Join the movement ➡️act.newmode.net/action/nawl/…
#StopAccusationsAlienation
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
I am so honored to be leading a coalition of 250+ organizations across Canada calling on @viraniarif to ban parental alienation accusations #StopAccusationsAlienation @NAWL_ANFD
News conference: ctvnews.ca/video/c2852716-na…
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
Today, our ED Deepa Mattoo spoke on parental alienation at the NAWL press conference, stressing the burden on marginalized women in family law. Schlifer Clinic supports @NawlCanada, urging Canada to ban parental alienation accusations. ➡️ bit.ly/495OTww #StopAlienation
Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence retweeted
This government also refused to declare #femicide, #IPV an epidemic.
This is not a government friendly to women and girls. Remember that the next time you vote. #onpoli
Why did Doug Ford's government defeat a bill on sexual harassment? thestar.com/politics/provinc… via @torontostar
