Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence

An Ontario-wide campaign to build capacity of immigrant and refugee communities to recognize, respond, and support women who are living with domestic violence.

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Are you passionate about ending GBV in your community? Deepen your understanding of how GBV affects immigrant and refugee communities. We are hiring peer champions for the IRCNFF Educational Campaign! Apply through this link:https://t.co/YkoXlyHA30

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

We are hosting “Stay Connected: Stay Smart, Stay Kind & Stay Safe” a youth-focused event on healthy relationships,safety, and human trafficking awareness and prevention.
In collaboration with @CDCDurham, @VSDurhamRegion, @refugeecentre
Empowering youth, building safer communities

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

January is Stalking Awareness Month.
For non-status, refugee, and immigrant women, stalking is deeply tied to immigration precarity, language barriers, and fear of systems.
Digital tools make surveillance easier, and escape harder.
Stalking is violence!

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Happening today! Join us at 1–2:15 PM EST for our webinar on labour market trends, challenges & opportunities for newcomer women impacted by GBV. Learn ways to support refugee & immigrant women navigating disrupted careers, job search, & precarious status.@ENDGBV

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

On #HumanRightsDay we wrap up #16DaysOfActivism to #EndGBV, but the work doesn’t stop. Tech-facilitated GBV is rising. We need stronger laws, safer platforms & real support for survivors. Let’s make digital spaces safe and rooted in human rights. @HumanRightsDay @ENDGBV @NoExcuse

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On Dec 9, as part of #16DaysOfActivism we highlight how (im)migrant and refugee women use WhatsApp, blogs, YouTube and other platforms not just to seek help, but to build safety, solidarity and resistance to GBV. @ENDGBV@DigitalActivism@TechforJustice

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

“ur parents sound controlling.” It may seem harmless, but messages like this are often used in online grooming to isolate a youth from their support system. Immigrant & refugee youth can be at higher risk as they navigate a new country & face added barriers. #16DaysOfActivism

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

Preventing tech-facilitated GBV requires shared responsibility:
• Governments: strong laws, data protection, and real accountability for the tech sector.
• Tech platforms: safer design, better reporting tools, and real enforcement.
#16daysofactivism #TechAccountability#EndGBV

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

Hate speech & disinformation online shape how non-status, immigrant & refugee women are seen/treated. Algorithms amplify racist stereotypes and turn structural violence into “cultural problems”, fueling discrimination & hiding the real barriers survivors face. #16DaysOfActivism

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

She never took that photo, but AI made a fake one anyway. Deepfake “nudification” is being used to harass + silence women & the harm is more real than ever. For #16DaysOfActivism, we’re working with an artist to highlight the intersections between technology & GBV. @OCASI_Policy

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

For Day 8 of #16DaysOfActivism, we hosted a webinar on “Navigating Tech Abuse: Supporting Survivors Through Safety and Strategy” with @endvawnetwork. Participants explored TFGBV, tech-safety strategies, and ways to support survivors. #EndGBV #TechSafety

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

On Day 7 of the #16DaysofActivism,we highlight how digital visibility, safety, and economic opportunity are deeply connected for GBV survivors.
Survivors should not have to choose between safety and opportunity.
Every survivor deserves to be seen, valued, and safe!

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

TFGBV is real, and growing. Those already facing inequities offline are targeted most online: women & girls, Black women, 2SLGBTQIA+, immigrant & refugee women, Indigenous women, women with disabilities, older women. Safety online is a right. #16DaysOfActivism@OCASI_Policy

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Day 4 Digital tech can both enable and prevent GBV for (im)migrant, refugee & non-status women.
Research shows:
⚠️ Surveillance, online harassment & digital exclusion intensify GBV
✨ Digital tools also build safety, connection & resistance
Read the report:https://t.co/tj5jTZVgTG

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

At OCASI, we recognize November 26 as Economic Abuse Awareness Day, a reminder of how financial control, resource deprivation, and tech-enabled manipulation shape GBV.
We support @ccfwe 's national #HelpUsRise campaign.
Learn the signs:https://t.co/u3IVxnDtfJ

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

Here's what we're offering during these #16Days:

➡️Self-directed course on undertanding and responding to sexual violence in immigrant and refugee communities: https://t.co/IRbMsksuJV
➡️Webinar on navigating tech-facilitated abuse: https://t.co/z22C3Nlh5a 2/2

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

Today we kick off #16DaysOfActivism. Technology-facilitated GBV is rising and disproportionately impacts immigrant, refugee, non-status, and 2SLGBTQIA+ survivors. We’re committed to creating safer spaces, both online and offline.
#16Days #EndViolence #EndGBV #NoExcuse 1/2

[Immigrants & Refugees Against Domestic Violence @ircNFF]

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar:
Understanding Today’s Labour Market: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities for Newcomer Women Impacted by GBV
📅 December 12
⏰ 1:00–2:15 PM EST
Don’t forget to register: https://t.co/IM0DH9Ej2j
@OCASIGBV @OCASI_Policy

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OCASI is proud to support The Wildflower Way: Equity-Oriented Care for Women 55+ Who Experience GBV!
Don’t miss this, register now! @cnpea @OCASIGBV @EAPreventionON @OCASIGBV

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The status quo in services for older women experiencing GBV is unacceptable. On November 26, discover CNPEA's The Wildflower Way: Equity-Oriented Care for Women 55+ Who Experience GBV: https://t.co/V2PBnxCjOM

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Colonial violence is not in the past. Over 60% of Indigenous women in Canada have experienced physical or sexual violence.46% report sexual assault in their lifetime. We must acknowledge and act on sexual colonial violence, not just symptoms! #NationalDayforTruthandReconciliation