Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Equity, inclusion and positive changes for immigrant women in Northwest Ontario
Agreement Number:
GV230580
Agreement Value:
$383,929.00
Agreement Date:
May 22, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Through this 22-month project, Centr'Elles will conduct research that will help improve GBV services for at-risk groups. It aims to better understand the mechanisms by which Northwest Ontario communities promote or hinder the inclusion of immigrant women from a rights and equity perspective. To do so, the project will include research activities to 1) document the forms of inclusion and exclusion of immigrant women in relation to their social and economic integration in Northwest Ontario communities; 2) analyze the forms of systemic discrimination and violence that impact the lives of immigrant women and their inclusion in host communities; and 3) document initiatives that promote positive change for immigrant women from an equity and empowerment perspective. Research activities will include individual interviews, surveys, focus groups, and support and empowerment activities. In addition, data collection strategies and research results will be analyzed and validated by a monitoring committee of key players. Centr'Elles will make a presentation to community stakeholders to share information on the research findings.
Organization:
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Expected Results:
Promising practices are incorporated by the GBV sector into new or enhanced supports for target populations.
Location:
Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA P7A 4B8
Reference Number:
001-2024-2025-Q1-00015
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Centr'Elles
Program:
Gender-Based Violence Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the GBV Program is to strengthen the GBV sector to address gaps in supports for two groups of survivors: 1) Indigenous women and their communities, and 2) underserved populations (including women living with a disability, non-status/refugee /immigrant women, LGBTQ2S, gender non-conforming people and ethno-cultural women) in Canada. The Program provides grant and contribution funding to Canadian organizations to improve supports to help create long-term, comprehensive solutions at the national, regional, and local levels.