This webinar series is designed for Service Providers working with newcomers, immigrants, and refugees. It is focused on allyship as an important skill for service providers working with newcomers, immigrants and refugees on Gender-Based Violence awareness.
The presentations are organized by a collaborative partnership between:
- CISSA-ACSEI, The Canadian Immigrant Settlement Sector Alliance – Alliance canadienne du secteur de l’établissement des immigrants
- EVA CANADA, Ending Violence Association of Canada
- OCASI, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
- YMCA of Greater Halifax Dartmouth-Immigrant Services
Fall Webinar series
- Practicing Effective Allyship/ Devenir un allié efficace – October 7, 2020
In the first webinar we will cover the basics of how to practice allyship in gender-based violence work with a focus on newcomers, immigrants and refugees. Strategies for being an ally to promote safety during this time of crisis will also be shared.
Presentation slide (PDF) Diapositive de présentation (PDF)Upcoming webinars
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomers Allyship/ Être un allié pour les nouveaux arrivants 2SLGBTQIA+ – November 4, 2020
Learn from GBV experts who specialize in support for 2SLGBTQIA+ refugees and newcomers. We will introduce key concepts, share resources and discuss approaches for enhancing allyship with sexual, and gender diverse communities.
- Engaging Men & Boys/ Susciter la participation des hommes et des garçons – December 2, 2020
Learn from GBV experts who specialize in engaging men and boys from newcomer, immigrant and refugee communities. We will introduce practical strategies for engaging men and boys as allies and supporting healthy relationships.
Click here to register in advance: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/4939390370863046155
Past webinars
The Gender-Based Violence Settlement Sector Strategy also offered two webinars in May 2020. Click here to see more detail.
