Towards Safety and Justice

​Towards Safety and Justice: Legal and Service Pathways for Immigrant and Migrant Women Experiencing Gender-Based Violence

​Join IMWAH for a free cross-sector learning forum focused on strengthening how we support immigrant and migrant women experiencing gender-based violence.

​Held on November 25 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, this event marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and brings together legal knowledge, research, and service-provider experiences to strengthen legal navigation, referral pathways, and holistic responses.

​The day will feature a legal information workshop led by Legal Info Nova Scotia, a keynote speaker, panel discussion and Q&A, as well as opportunities for connection and a social and creative activity.

​Together, we will explore:

• ​How immigration status can shape gender-based violence risks

• ​Legal and service pathways available to women with different immigration statuses

• ​Practical referral pathways across legal, GBV, immigrant-serving, and community-service sectors

• ​Systemic barriers and ways to provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and holistic support

​This event is open to service providers, advocates, researchers, students, and professionals across sectors who want to strengthen their knowledge, connections, and ability to support immigrant and migrant women.

​Registration is free. Lunch will be provided.