Category: GBA Plus

Analytical Frameworks for Building Equity: An Educational Resource for the Immigrant and Refugee Serving Sector

  This educational resource provides key information and considerations for comparing different analytical frameworks and theories to build and promote accessibility, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. It supports organizations in assessing and strengthening their capacity to build equitable policies, programs, procedures, and practices within the immigrant and refugee serving sector. The analytical frameworks and theories…

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Ask a Knowledge Keeper Video

In recent years, IRCC has prioritized Truth and Reconciliation work, especially pertaining to Call to Action #93. Truth and Reconciliation is foundational to equity work in Canada. To reflect the centrality of Indigenous perspectives to anti-oppression work, three Knowledge Keepers were interviewed and asked how newcomers and Indigenous peoples can build relationships with one another….

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Case Studies in Action: Strengthening Programs and Policies with GBA Plus and Intersectionality

This resource presents real-life case studies of settlement workers who used a GBA Plus lens to address challenges or gaps in their programs and policies. By applying GBA Plus, they found solutions that made their services more inclusive and equitable, addressing the diverse needs of clients. After reviewing these case scenarios, readers are provided a…

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Data Narratives Workshop

Data narratives are a framing device useful for conceptalizing the ways an agency uses data. This workshop is designed to increase understanding of the role data plays in GBA Plus and equity work through data narratives. It is intended to build both knowledge and confidence around employing data in the pursuit of equity while incorporating…

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GBA Plus 101: Resource for Immigrant and Refugee Service Providers

This tool introduces the concept of Gender-Based Analysis Plus by outlining its core elements. It highlights the application of GBA plus in developing programming, such as the use of targeted or flexible approaches to service delivery. Lastly, it provides some high level ‘’Do’sand Dont’s” with examples for integrating GBA plus at an organizational level. Audience:…

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GBA Plus Equity Frameworks Workshop

This workshop is designed to increase understanding of the relationship between GBA Plus and equity frameworks, using IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) as the core example. It provides a conceptual grounding in GBA Plus and IDEA and lays out a model demonstrating their complementary nature. An example case study shows how these frameworks work…

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GBA Plus Mastery: Advancing Equity in Francophone Immigration Services

*This course will only be offered in French. This comprehensive, multi-level online training program equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to implement Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) effectively in Francophone immigration and settlement services. Hosted on the FCFA’s LMS Platform Le Labo, it consists of three interconnected courses: 1. “Demystifying GBA Plus: Foundations for…

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GBA Plus Policy Assessment Tool

This tool helps organizations integrate a GBA Plus perspective into their policies and initiatives by evaluating whether gender and intersecting identity factors are adequately addressed. It provides a structured process for identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Adapted from guidelines by the Canadian Department of Women and Gender Equality for the Immigrant and Refugee Serving…

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GBA Plus Program Assessment Tool

This tool helps organizations evaluate their programs, workshops, or services using a GBA Plus approach. It identifies gaps in how intersecting identity factors are considered within organizational initiatives. The tool features specific assessment questions adapted from the Canadian Department of Women and Gender Equality’s GBA Plus training and tailored for the Immigrant and Refugee-Serving Sector….

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GBA Plus: Self Learning and Group Activities for Inclusive Programming

This tool is designed to improve understanding of intersectionality and how it can be applied to support groups with unique vulnerabilities. It helps organizational staff apply GBA Plus principles more effectively through individual or small group activities that foster practical learning. This document invites readers to watch a series of video clips, followed by thought-provoking…

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