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GENDER BASED VIOLENCE NEED ASSESSMENT REPORT
The MWONL conducted a survey related to gender based violence (GBV) from September 16 to October 10, 2024. We collected 158 responses addressing the needs and challenges faced by newcomer women and non-binary individuals experiencing GBV.
This report addresses the needs and challenges faced by newcomer women and non-binary individuals experiencing gender-based violence (GBV). The report highlights significant barriers to accessing support services, including legal, cultural, and immigration status obstacles. The key findings emphasize the need for specialized resources such as legal advocacy, enhanced public awareness campaigns, and cultural competency training programs.
Here is the FULL SURVEY REPORT, PLEASE CLICK ON THE ICON TO READ IT.
Project Summary
The Multicultural Women’s Organization of Newfoundland and Labrador (MWONL) serves immigrant, newcomer, and visible minority women through a wide variety of supportive and culturally appropriate programs and services that facilitate connection, belonging, and participation in the community.
MWONL set out to ensure inclusive decision-making by engaging program participants, community organizations, MWONL members, MWONL staff, MWONL Board of Directors and the wider community to gather feedback on the needs and gaps currently experienced by the multicultural community, women, and newcomers in St. John’s and Corner Brook. Here is the FULL PROJECT REPORT, PLEASE CLICK ON THE ICON TO READ IT.