VAST

Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture.
Supporting refugee mental health. Training. Education. Advocacy for the rights of refugees.
#vasthealing

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Today, #Halifax @RefugeeClinic to host #WelcomeToCanada gathering featuring the amazing @ElJonesPoet & an individual who experienced immigration detention.

Join them in urging PM
@JustinTrudeau to end immigration detention in provincial jails: https://t.co/JuhuUhH6f8 #cdnpoli

[VAST @VAST_BC]

“I will never forget my first days in Canada,” Walid told @hrw’s @Hanna_Gros about his #immigrationdetention in a provincial jail & his journey since. “I was shocked, scared, & exhausted. But the ride across Canada was healing.”
https://t.co/bOdszu3ycE

#WelcometoCanada

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Day 9 of the #WelcomeToCanada campaign.
"We are writing to add our voices to the demand for an end to the incarceration of people in immigration detention." Read @CGSHEquity's letter: https://t.co/UGWwCvcu13.
Call for an end to this harmful practice:
https://t.co/v2NnW942Nz

[VAST @VAST_BC]

On day 8 of the national #WelcomeToCanada campaign, Canada's two leading civil liberties organizations released a joint statement today, calling on PM Justin Trudeau to end immigration detention in provincial jails. Read it here 👇
https://t.co/jdp8XOY1Ok.

[VAST @VAST_BC]

VAST is pleased to share the new Cultural Broker: Focus on Afghanistan, certification program, in partnership with @issbc, @MOSAICBC, and the Province of BC

Applications are due this Friday, November 18, 2022
Please contact [email protected] to register.

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Join us this Thursday for an insightful roundtable discussion about the various initiatives for migrant and refugee rights, gender equity, and feminist and anti-racist movements in the Pacific region.

Thursday, November 10 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm PST

https://t.co/pwyZmuobAd

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Not only does this year mark 35 years of VAST but our partner #UNTortureFund is also celebrating 40 years. @UNHumanRights

To celebrate, check out these 40 inspiring stories from torture survivors:

https://t.co/KwU57ORi30

#humanrights #refugeementalhealth #35anniversary #VAST

[VAST @VAST_BC]

What a great idea for welcoming new Canadian Citizens.

We hope to see more Indigenous representation in the citizenship process as the Government works on an updated citizenship study guide.

https://t.co/51gpybPbJH

#immigration #IndigenousPeoples

[Nancy Clark @clarkuvicnurs]

@VAST_BC thrilled to receive the MSHRBC C2 award with Frank Cohn for integrated mental health of refugees in BC!I
https://t.co/2ONOPi9UNj
#HealthResearchBCcommunity

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Join us this month as VAST celebrates 35 years of supporting refugees in Canada. 35 years of counseling, support groups, community building, activism & advocacy, and education & training.
#VAST #Refugees #healingisresistance #refugeementalhealth

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Refugees sent back to the US from the Canadian border risk being detained in inhumane conditions. We call on the government to #EndtheSTCA
Watch the Supreme Court Hearing live now!
https://t.co/NgsEF1jPJG...

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Grupo Latino 2022 - info down below. First group is this Thursday, June 30th!

#VAST #healing #community #refugees #WithRefugees #Canada

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Today, June 26th, marks the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

A day to celebrate the strength and resiliency of those who are part of the VAST Healing Community. We are proud to be one of the leaders of Canada's Voices Against Torture.

#Healing #Community

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Hey VAST Community! We are running to support refugee mental health. Support our participation in the Vancouver Half-Marathon!

Learn more at https://t.co/5lHrU1GI7M

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Just posted a video https://t.co/wkTwot8XX4

[VAST @VAST_BC]

The outdoors group will be meeting again every Thursday this summer! Please email [email protected] for more information on the time and location.

#LifeInCanada #BeautifulBC #Vancouver #VASTCommunity #Newcomers #healing

[VAST @VAST_BC]

We are currently looking for a Clinical Counsellor! We would love to hear from you if you love to work hard, help people and have fun at the same time.

Information on the position can be found below. Please forward CV's and resumes to [email protected]

#WorkWithUs

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Join us on Tuesday, May 24th at 1:00PM for this month's speaker, Mona Hassannia, who will be speaking on trauma and healing among refugees. We sincerely hope you can make it.

To register and for more info, please contact Rawan Moon:
[email protected]
604-283-6540

[VAST @VAST_BC]

Join our Executive Director Frank Cohn in this Speaker Series. #VASTCommunity #TogetherWeAreStronger #Masculinity #LifeInVancouver

[VAST @VAST_BC]

We feel proud of being an @IRCT . Together, we will continue working in the field of torture rehabilitation.👏 #VASTCommunity #HealingIsAnActOfResistance #RefugeesWelcome #Canada #LifeInVancouver #TraumaRecovery

[IRCT @IRCT]

Want to learn about how IRCT works for #healing and #justice for #torture survivors? Find all our best videos, photos, artwork and research in one place? And meet some of our global members working to defend #HumanRights? Discover below. Download here:
https://t.co/vCByHmvAtb
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