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Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of a poster at an event organized by the Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS).
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of Shashi Assanand, addressing the audience, at an event organized by the Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS).
Shashi Assanand (1942 - 2021) was a registered social worker and the founder of the Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Services Society (VLMFSS), where she served as an Executive Director. She worked for over 30 years in the settlement and anti-violence sectors, providing support for immigrant and refugee women facing family violence and advocating for cultural competency within professional services. Assanand was born in Uganda and relocated to the United Kingdom before settling in Richmond, Canada in 1975, where she began working as a family counsellor. She established VLMFSS in 1991 to offer counseling and support to immigrant and refugee women and children. The organization provided services that addressed issues related to family violence and facilitated community dialogue. Assanand's work led to the development of crime prevention programs for immigrant and refugee women. In recognition of her contributions, Assanand received the Order of British Columbia in 2020 and several other awards, including the 2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, a YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2014, and an Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of British Columbia in 2021.
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Shashi Assanand (1942 - 2021) was a registered social worker and the founder of the Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Services Society (VLMFSS), where she served as an Executive Director. She worked for over 30 years in the settlement and anti-violence sectors, providing support for immigrant and refugee women facing family violence and advocating for cultural competency within professional services. Assanand was born in Uganda and relocated to the United Kingdom before settling in Richmond, Canada in 1975, where she began working as a family counsellor. She established VLMFSS in 1991 to offer counseling and support to immigrant and refugee women and children. The organization provided services that addressed issues related to family violence and facilitated community dialogue. Assanand's work led to the development of crime prevention programs for immigrant and refugee women. In recognition of her contributions, Assanand received the Order of British Columbia in 2020 and several other awards, including the 2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, a YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2014, and an Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of British Columbia in 2021.
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of Shashi Assanand, addressing the audience, at an event organized by the Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS).
Shashi Assanand (1942 - 2021) was a registered social worker and the founder of the Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Services Society (VLMFSS), where she served as an Executive Director. She worked for over 30 years in the settlement and anti-violence sectors, providing support for immigrant and refugee women facing family violence and advocating for cultural competency within professional services. Assanand was born in Uganda and relocated to the United Kingdom before settling in Richmond, Canada in 1975, where she began working as a family counsellor. She established VLMFSS in 1991 to offer counseling and support to immigrant and refugee women and children. The organization provided services that addressed issues related to family violence and facilitated community dialogue. Assanand's work led to the development of crime prevention programs for immigrant and refugee women. In recognition of her contributions, Assanand received the Order of British Columbia in 2020 and several other awards, including the 2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, a YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2014, and an Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of British Columbia in 2021.
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Shashi Assanand (1942 - 2021) was a registered social worker and the founder of the Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Services Society (VLMFSS), where she served as an Executive Director. She worked for over 30 years in the settlement and anti-violence sectors, providing support for immigrant and refugee women facing family violence and advocating for cultural competency within professional services. Assanand was born in Uganda and relocated to the United Kingdom before settling in Richmond, Canada in 1975, where she began working as a family counsellor. She established VLMFSS in 1991 to offer counseling and support to immigrant and refugee women and children. The organization provided services that addressed issues related to family violence and facilitated community dialogue. Assanand's work led to the development of crime prevention programs for immigrant and refugee women. In recognition of her contributions, Assanand received the Order of British Columbia in 2020 and several other awards, including the 2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, a YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2014, and an Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of British Columbia in 2021.
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of an unidentified speaker at an event organized by the Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS).
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of Lilian To, addressing the audience, at an event organized by the Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS).
Lilian To was born in Guangdong, China and raised in Hong Kong. In 1974, she immigrated to Vancouver, Canada and worked at S.U.C.C.E.S.S for two years. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a non-partisan, non-profit multicultural Canadian organization that offers programs and services in the areas of newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing, and seniors care. In 1979, To obtained a master's degree in Social Work from the University of British Columbia. In 1987, To rejoined S.U.C.C.E.S.S. as Executive Director and worked tirelessly to promote multicultural harmony in the community and bridge the cultural gap between newcomers and Canadians. Under her leadership, To expanded the services of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. from a basic immigrant agency that served the Chinese community to a multi-service and multilingual organization serving Metro Vancouver. Her commitment to giving those in need the best quality services led to building S.U.C.C.E.S.S.'s Social Services Centre – Dr. Dorothy Lam Building, Simon K.Y. Lee Seniors Care Home and Chieng's Adult Day Centre, and operation of the Harmony House Assisted Living Residence along Shanghai Alley, the birthplace of Vancouver's birthplace. Over her lifetime, To received numerous recognitions and awards for her contributions to Canada, including, the Courvoisier Leadership Award for Public Service, the Citation for Citizenship by the federal department of Citizenship and Immigration — a national honour is handed to individuals or organizations that help newcomers integrate — along with the 1991 Vancouver Multicultural Society's Distinguished Service Award in the area of public service and the 1999 YWCA Women of Distinction award in the category of management, professions and trade. The City of Vancouver has recognized her legacy with a street and park named in her honour.
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Lilian To was born in Guangdong, China and raised in Hong Kong. In 1974, she immigrated to Vancouver, Canada and worked at S.U.C.C.E.S.S for two years. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a non-partisan, non-profit multicultural Canadian organization that offers programs and services in the areas of newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing, and seniors care. In 1979, To obtained a master's degree in Social Work from the University of British Columbia. In 1987, To rejoined S.U.C.C.E.S.S. as Executive Director and worked tirelessly to promote multicultural harmony in the community and bridge the cultural gap between newcomers and Canadians. Under her leadership, To expanded the services of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. from a basic immigrant agency that served the Chinese community to a multi-service and multilingual organization serving Metro Vancouver. Her commitment to giving those in need the best quality services led to building S.U.C.C.E.S.S.'s Social Services Centre – Dr. Dorothy Lam Building, Simon K.Y. Lee Seniors Care Home and Chieng's Adult Day Centre, and operation of the Harmony House Assisted Living Residence along Shanghai Alley, the birthplace of Vancouver's birthplace. Over her lifetime, To received numerous recognitions and awards for her contributions to Canada, including, the Courvoisier Leadership Award for Public Service, the Citation for Citizenship by the federal department of Citizenship and Immigration — a national honour is handed to individuals or organizations that help newcomers integrate — along with the 1991 Vancouver Multicultural Society's Distinguished Service Award in the area of public service and the 1999 YWCA Women of Distinction award in the category of management, professions and trade. The City of Vancouver has recognized her legacy with a street and park named in her honour.
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of Shashi Assanand, addressing the audience, at an event organized by the Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS).
Shashi Assanand (1942 - 2021) was a registered social worker and the founder of the Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Services Society (VLMFSS), where she served as an Executive Director. She worked for over 30 years in the settlement and anti-violence sectors, providing support for immigrant and refugee women facing family violence and advocating for cultural competency within professional services. Assanand was born in Uganda and relocated to the United Kingdom before settling in Richmond, Canada in 1975, where she began working as a family counsellor. She established VLMFSS in 1991 to offer counseling and support to immigrant and refugee women and children. The organization provided services that addressed issues related to family violence and facilitated community dialogue. Assanand's work led to the development of crime prevention programs for immigrant and refugee women. In recognition of her contributions, Assanand received the Order of British Columbia in 2020 and several other awards, including the 2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, a YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2014, and an Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of British Columbia in 2021.
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Shashi Assanand (1942 - 2021) was a registered social worker and the founder of the Vancouver and Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Services Society (VLMFSS), where she served as an Executive Director. She worked for over 30 years in the settlement and anti-violence sectors, providing support for immigrant and refugee women facing family violence and advocating for cultural competency within professional services. Assanand was born in Uganda and relocated to the United Kingdom before settling in Richmond, Canada in 1975, where she began working as a family counsellor. She established VLMFSS in 1991 to offer counseling and support to immigrant and refugee women and children. The organization provided services that addressed issues related to family violence and facilitated community dialogue. Assanand's work led to the development of crime prevention programs for immigrant and refugee women. In recognition of her contributions, Assanand received the Order of British Columbia in 2020 and several other awards, including the 2002 Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, a YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2014, and an Honorary Doctorate degree from the University of British Columbia in 2021.
The Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services Society (VLMFSS) is a non-profit organization pioneered to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, confidential and free services with immigrant/refugee women and children facing the challenges of family violence in more than 20 languages. VLMFSS was established in September 1991 by Shashi Assanand who became the first Executive Director. The Ministry for Children and Families Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Social Services) approved a proposal from the Vancouver Society of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women to create a culturally sensitive and multilingual agency dedicated to assisting immigrant, visible minority, refugee, and women without immigration status and their families who face family violence / gender-based violence (GBV) / intimate partner violence (IPV). VLMFSS was conceived within the kitchens of a group of immigrant women who held a strong passion for advocating on behalf of racialized immigrant women and children affected by family violence/GBV/IPV. VLMFSS is based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of the India Mahila Association participating in the International Women's Day event which took place in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.).
The India Mahila Association (IMA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization established in 1973 to support and empower women of South Asian descent in Canada. Open to women of all backgrounds, IMA focuses on advocacy, education, and community engagement while addressing issues such as gender equality, violence, and discrimination. The organization operates without external funding and has created an endowment fund with the Vancouver Foundation to sustain its mission. For over 50 years, IMA has provided support, resources, and a platform for women to connect and uplift one another.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide; celebrated annually on March 8, to honor the achievements of women across all aspects of life – social, economic, cultural, and political – while also advocating for gender equality. Originating from labor movements in the early 20th century, IWD has evolved into a globally recognized occasion marked by events, discussions, and initiatives advocating for inclusivity and equity. IWD was marked for the first time in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, on March 19, with more than one million women and men attending rallies.
The India Mahila Association (IMA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization established in 1973 to support and empower women of South Asian descent in Canada. Open to women of all backgrounds, IMA focuses on advocacy, education, and community engagement while addressing issues such as gender equality, violence, and discrimination. The organization operates without external funding and has created an endowment fund with the Vancouver Foundation to sustain its mission. For over 50 years, IMA has provided support, resources, and a platform for women to connect and uplift one another.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide; celebrated annually on March 8, to honor the achievements of women across all aspects of life – social, economic, cultural, and political – while also advocating for gender equality. Originating from labor movements in the early 20th century, IWD has evolved into a globally recognized occasion marked by events, discussions, and initiatives advocating for inclusivity and equity. IWD was marked for the first time in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, on March 19, with more than one million women and men attending rallies.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of the India Mahila Association participating in the International Women's Day event which took place in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.).
The India Mahila Association (IMA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization established in 1973 to support and empower women of South Asian descent in Canada. Open to women of all backgrounds, IMA focuses on advocacy, education, and community engagement while addressing issues such as gender equality, violence, and discrimination. The organization operates without external funding and has created an endowment fund with the Vancouver Foundation to sustain its mission. For over 50 years, IMA has provided support, resources, and a platform for women to connect and uplift one another.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide; celebrated annually on March 8, to honor the achievements of women across all aspects of life – social, economic, cultural, and political – while also advocating for gender equality. Originating from labor movements in the early 20th century, IWD has evolved into a globally recognized occasion marked by events, discussions, and initiatives advocating for inclusivity and equity. IWD was marked for the first time in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, on March 19, with more than one million women and men attending rallies.
The India Mahila Association (IMA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization established in 1973 to support and empower women of South Asian descent in Canada. Open to women of all backgrounds, IMA focuses on advocacy, education, and community engagement while addressing issues such as gender equality, violence, and discrimination. The organization operates without external funding and has created an endowment fund with the Vancouver Foundation to sustain its mission. For over 50 years, IMA has provided support, resources, and a platform for women to connect and uplift one another.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide; celebrated annually on March 8, to honor the achievements of women across all aspects of life – social, economic, cultural, and political – while also advocating for gender equality. Originating from labor movements in the early 20th century, IWD has evolved into a globally recognized occasion marked by events, discussions, and initiatives advocating for inclusivity and equity. IWD was marked for the first time in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, on March 19, with more than one million women and men attending rallies.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of the Committee for Domestic Workers' and Caregivers' Rights participating in the International Women's Day parade which took place in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.).
Established in 1992, the Committee for Domestic Workers' and Caregivers' Rights (CDWCR) is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides assistance to foreign care workers in seeking improvements to their employment conditions and immigration status. CDWCR advocates for foreign care workers and their families to be granted landed status upon arrival in Canada. CDWCR's mission is shaped by the belief that foreign care workers deserve respect and recognition for the valuable services they provide and their important contributions to the betterment of Canadian society.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide; celebrated annually on March 8, to honor the achievements of women across all aspects of life – social, economic, cultural, and political – while also advocating for gender equality. Originating from labor movements in the early 20th century, IWD has evolved into a globally recognized occasion marked by events, discussions, and initiatives advocating for inclusivity and equity. IWD was marked for the first time in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, on March 19, with more than one million women and men attending rallies.
Established in 1992, the Committee for Domestic Workers' and Caregivers' Rights (CDWCR) is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides assistance to foreign care workers in seeking improvements to their employment conditions and immigration status. CDWCR advocates for foreign care workers and their families to be granted landed status upon arrival in Canada. CDWCR's mission is shaped by the belief that foreign care workers deserve respect and recognition for the valuable services they provide and their important contributions to the betterment of Canadian society.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide; celebrated annually on March 8, to honor the achievements of women across all aspects of life – social, economic, cultural, and political – while also advocating for gender equality. Originating from labor movements in the early 20th century, IWD has evolved into a globally recognized occasion marked by events, discussions, and initiatives advocating for inclusivity and equity. IWD was marked for the first time in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, on March 19, with more than one million women and men attending rallies.
Creator: Chandra Bodalia
Description
Photograph of the India Mahila Association participating in the International Women's Day parade which took place in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.).
The India Mahila Association (IMA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization established in 1973 to support and empower women of South Asian descent in Canada. Open to women of all backgrounds, IMA focuses on advocacy, education, and community engagement while addressing issues such as gender equality, violence, and discrimination. The organization operates without external funding and has created an endowment fund with the Vancouver Foundation to sustain its mission. For over 50 years, IMA has provided support, resources, and a platform for women to connect and uplift one another.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide; celebrated annually on March 8, to honor the achievements of women across all aspects of life – social, economic, cultural, and political – while also advocating for gender equality. Originating from labor movements in the early 20th century, IWD has evolved into a globally recognized occasion marked by events, discussions, and initiatives advocating for inclusivity and equity. IWD was marked for the first time in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, on March 19, with more than one million women and men attending rallies.
The India Mahila Association (IMA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization established in 1973 to support and empower women of South Asian descent in Canada. Open to women of all backgrounds, IMA focuses on advocacy, education, and community engagement while addressing issues such as gender equality, violence, and discrimination. The organization operates without external funding and has created an endowment fund with the Vancouver Foundation to sustain its mission. For over 50 years, IMA has provided support, resources, and a platform for women to connect and uplift one another.
International Women's Day (IWD) is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide; celebrated annually on March 8, to honor the achievements of women across all aspects of life – social, economic, cultural, and political – while also advocating for gender equality. Originating from labor movements in the early 20th century, IWD has evolved into a globally recognized occasion marked by events, discussions, and initiatives advocating for inclusivity and equity. IWD was marked for the first time in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland, on March 19, with more than one million women and men attending rallies.