END GBV, HEAL Together
Publisher: The Canadian Council of Muslim Women
Date Published:
Languages: Arabic, Pashto, Farsi, Somali, Urdu, Bangali, French, and English
The toolkit focuses on addressing systemic barriers that Muslim women and girls encounter when seeking support and services for gender-based violence.
It includes tools and strategies for developing a systemic change approach, emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive and identity-affirming services.
A key feature is the services coordination component, connecting Muslim women facing GBV with relevant service providers, counselors, therapists, and legal support.
Main Contribution
CCMW has launched a multilingual social media public awareness campaign to combat gender-based violence (GBV). Join the conversation and help keep Muslim women safe, informed, and empowered against gender-based violence.
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The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW)
Service providers
Counselors and therapists
Lawyers and legal services
Community leaders
Advocacy groups
Policy makers
Individuals working in the field of gender-based violence
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Training and awareness: Use the toolkit for training service providers, counselors, therapists, and legal professionals to enhance their understanding of the unique challenges faced by Muslim women in dealing with GBV. Service coordination: Implement the toolkit's services coordination strategies to facilitate seamless collaboration among support organizations, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing GBV.
GBV Prevention
Systemic change strategy: The toolkit aims to develop a systemic change strategy to address barriers faced by Muslim women dealing with GBV, contributing to long-term prevention efforts.
Services coordination: By providing services coordination for Muslim women facing GBV, the toolkit contributes to creating a more supportive and responsive environment for victims.
Creating Normative Change
Cultural sensitivity: The toolkit promotes cultural sensitivity by recognizing the unique cultural contexts and challenges faced by Muslim women, contributing to a normative change in how services are delivered.
Identity affirmation: By affirming the identities and experiences of Muslim women, the toolkit encourages a shift in societal attitudes towards recognizing and respecting diversity.
How it could be adapted to the communities
Community engagement: Involve Muslim community leaders and representatives in the adaptation process to ensure that the toolkit aligns with the specific needs of diverse Muslim communities.
Customization: Tailor the toolkit to address the unique cultural nuances and systemic challenges present in different regions, making it adaptable to a variety of contexts.
Language accessibility: Translate the toolkit into multiple languages to enhance accessibility for Muslim women from different linguistic backgrounds.
Keywords
Systemic change, Cultural sensitivity, Services coordination, Support services, Advocacy
