OCASI - Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence

OCASI's Initiative to End GBV against Immigrant and Refugee Communities provides resources, education, leadership and community-building capacity opportunities.

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📣 You're invited!
Join us for Bridging Gaps: Intersectional Approaches to Addressing GBV in 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomer Communities 💬🌍
🗓️ July 9, 2025
🕐 1:00–2:30 PM EST
📍 Online (Zoom)
🔗 Register: https://t.co/mHMIXJ7A21
#GBV #equity #ocasi #2SLGBTQIA #newcomers

[OCASI - Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence @OCASIGBV]

📢 Join us for the virtual roundtable, Bridging Gaps: Intersectional Approaches to Addressing Gender-Based Violence in 2SLGBTQIA+ Newcomer Communities

🗓️ July 9th, 2025 1:00 pm-2:30 pm EST
🔗 Register: https://t.co/htRabkJQXO

#GBV #2SLGBTQIA #Newcomers #OCASI

[OCASI - Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence @OCASIGBV]

Save the Date!
Join us on March 6th for the launch of the National GBV Campaign, supporting immigrant-serving communities across Canada.
✨ Facilitated by @DeepaMattoo & Amanda Dale.
More info: https://t.co/WbHlLDhu9b
Registration: https://t.co/BCb6MMUqPA

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We’re thrilled to announce Deepa Mattoo as our keynote speaker for the 5th Annual Conference of Building a Blueprint to Address GBV.
Deepa, an intersectional feminist & lawyer, is the Executive Director of @SchliferClinic.
Join us: https://t.co/4tXNRW0zkb
#GBV #PathwaysToLegacy

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📢 Excited to announce our upcoming GBV conference this January 2025! Check out the details in the flyer below and register today!
To register for the in-person, please visit: https://t.co/4tXNRW0zkb
To register for the virtual conference, please visit: https://t.co/wdN35r9yO8

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Day 16 | Human Rights Day
As we close the #16DaysOfActivism, we affirm that survivors of gender-based violence deserve justice, dignity, and the right to heal. Denying healing is denying justice. Let’s continue breaking barriers and upholding #HumanRights #EndGBV

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Day 15 of #16Days of Activism

Understanding the barriers immigrant and refugee women face is the first step toward dismantling them.
Only then can we ensure safety, equity, and healing — because #HealingIsJustice.

#EndGBV #OCASI #16DaysOfActivism

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Day 12 of #16Days of Activism:

Today, we observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
On this day 35 years ago, 14 women were killed at Polytechnique Montréal simply because they were women.

#December6 #16Days #PolytechniqueMontréal #GBV

[OCASI - Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence @OCASIGBV]

📢 Excited to announce our upcoming GBV conference this January 2025! Check out the details in the flyer below and register today!
To register for the in-person, please visit: https://t.co/4tXNRW0zkb
To register for the virtual conference, please visit: https://t.co/wdN35r9yO8

[OCASI - Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence @OCASIGBV]

Please sing the open letter for Bill 173: Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act
#16DaysOfActivism #GBV #EndGBV

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women! Sign the open letter for Bill 173: Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, https://t.co/XAPYuEBuRd
Let us reflect, remember, and commit to action! @OCASI_Policy @OCASIGBV

[OCASI - Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence @OCASIGBV]

On day 11 of our #16Days campaign, we focus on healing through art. 🎭 Through performance, our peer champions brought their experiences to life, turning stories into powerful acts of healing and justice.
@OCASI_Policy @ircNFF
#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism

[OCASI - Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence @OCASIGBV]

Day 10 of our #16Days campaign:

Sharvin reminds us that justice and healing go hand in hand. Addressing GBV as a societal responsibility paves the way for collective transformation and supports survivors on their path to healing.

#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism2024

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Day 9 of our #16Days campaign:
Today, we reflect on the strength that comes from women supporting one another. As our Peer Champion shares, healing and justice thrive in community.
Together, we build strength, hope, and change💜

#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism #OCASI

[OCASI - Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence @OCASIGBV]

Day 8 of our #16Days campaign:
Our peer champion, Monica reminds us that healing and justice start with recognizing GBV as a lived experience. True change comes when we educate, act, and center survivors' realities.
#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #16Days

[OCASI - Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence @OCASIGBV]

On Day 5 of our #16Days campaign, we focus on the role of justice in the healing journey. Justice is not just about accountability—it’s about transformation, empowerment, and creating systems that center survivors' voices.
#16Days #EndGBV #HealingIsJustice

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On Day 4 of the #16Days campaign, we reflect on the truth that healing is not a linear process. It takes on diverse forms and unfolds differently for everyone. Let us honor each individual’s unique journey toward healing. 🌿#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #SurvivorVoices #16Days

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Day 3 of our #16Days Campaign highlights the vital connection between healing and justice. Justice supports emotional, psychological, and community recovery—restoring fairness and fostering trust. #HealingIsJustice 🌿💜#16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV

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Day 2 of the #16Days campaign focuses on the power of self-care as a vital step in healing and resistance. Taking care of ourselves is a revolutionary act that helps us build strength and courage in the fight against GBV.
#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #16DaysOfActivism

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Yesterday, we hosted a sold-out GBV Response Forum at the #P2PConference and our hearts are so full! What an incredible way to kick off #16Days - surrounded by brilliant, passionate people working to drive systemic change & better support newcomers facing GBV.

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As we explore 'Healing is Justice,' it’s essential to know that support is available in your community.
🔗Find the resources and support near you: https://t.co/jhEK7NwB4Z
Together, we can build safer spaces for all💜

[OCASI - Initiative to End Gender-Based Violence @OCASIGBV]

📢 Today, we kick off the #16Days campaign!
@OCASIGBV invites you to join us in exploring "Healing is Justice"—a journey into how justice supports recovery and builds safer communities. Stay tuned for actions, insights, and resources!
#HealingIsJustice #EndGBV #16Days