Immigrant Women Services Ottawa

You don’t have to be rich.

Canadians from all walks of life are using their Wills to give back. You can too!

Consider leaving a legacy gift to IWSO in your Will today.

https://immigrantwomenservices.com/donate/

https://www.willpower.ca/category/donor-stories/


.ca

Join us for the next Tea & Topics hosted by Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO)

Money Matters: Financial Empowerment for Survivors of Domestic & Economic Abuse

This women-only hybrid event will be presented by Lauren Parcher, Director of Education at CCFWE.

📅 Wednesday, June 10
⏰ 1:30–3:00 p.m.
📍 219 Argyle Avenue, Suite 400

Childminding, bus tickets, and refreshments are available for in-person attendees.

For more information: [email protected]

Scan the QR code to register.

Job Posting: Menstrual Equity Project Coordinator

Immigrant Women Services of Ottawa is seeking a compassionate, organized, and community-minded professional to join our team as a Menstrual Equity Project Coordinator.

This is a part-time hybrid position (21 hours per week) beginning in July 2026 and running until February 2027. The role is a temporary maternity leave replacement position, expected to last approximately one year.

Position Details

* Position: Menstrual Equity Project Coordinator
* Hours: 21 hours per week
* Location: Hybrid
* Term: July 2026 – February 2027
* Reports to: Executive Director
* Salary: $31/hour
* Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package and generous leave entitlement

The successful candidate will support the coordination and implementation of IWSO’s menstrual equity initiatives, helping ensure equitable access to menstrual products, education, and community support for immigrant and racialized women.

Application Deadline: June 2, 2026

For more information, please view the job posting here:

https://immigrantwomenservices.com/job-posting-menstrual-equity-project-coordinator/

To apply, please submit your application through the link below:

https://immigrantwomenservices.bamboohr.com/careers/27

On Friday, IWSO was proud to recognize the Ontario Trillium Foundation for its generous $15,000 Grant in support of our new Menstrual Equity Program.

This important investment will help reduce stigma, dispel myths surrounding menstruation, and increase awareness about menstrual health and hygiene through engaging workshops, seminars, community outreach, and presentations.

The event was a tremendous success, and the enthusiasm and support from everyone in attendance made the celebration even more meaningful. Together, we are helping to create informed, empowered, and healthier communities for immigrant and racialized women and girls.

Stay tuned for more stories and updates as this exciting project continues to grow and make a difference in the lives of the women we serve.

We are very grateful to Barristers for a Better Bytown for their support in February for our Milk for Immigrant Children Program. This is sure to be a fun evening!

Barristers for a Better Bytown Annual Comedy Night Join us for an evening of laughs courtesy of some of the funniest legal professionals Ottawa, and beyond, has to offer!

A heartfelt thank you to the Gloria Baylis Foundation for their generous $15,000 donation to Immigrant Women Services of Ottawa.

Your support will help provide vital services and programs for immigrant and racialized women in Ottawa and the surrounding communities.

Thank you for standing with us and helping to build brighter futures for the women we serve.

To read the press release, see the link below:

https://immigrantwomenservices.com/gloria-baylis-foundation

Yesterday, Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) was proud to celebrate Menstrual Health Day alongside The Period Purse. 💜

The Period Purse continues to do incredible work in the Ottawa community by helping break down the stigma surrounding menstruation and improving access to menstrual products and education across Ottawa and the surrounding areas.

Thank you for creating space for important conversations, community connection, and empowerment. Check out some of the fun photos from yesterday’s celebration!

🌿 May Mental Health Week Event 🌿

Join us for a meaningful South Asian Community Dialogue for Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse Individuals.

Together, we can identify existing gaps, build meaningful connections, and improve access to inclusive knowledge, services, and resources within our communities.

This free community event will feature:
✨ Three expert presenters
✨ Resource booths with valuable information and community supports
✨ Opportunities to connect, learn, and engage in important conversations about mental health and well-being

📅 Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Ben Franklin Place – Chamber and Auditorium
101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7

🎟️ Admission is free, but pre-registration is required.
Please scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Today is Menstrual Hygiene Day!

It is the movement for a . A world where the taboos and stigma surrounding menstruation are history.

The goal is to end period stigma and ensure access to period education, products, toilets, and menstrual health services.

Aditi Saxena, Menstrual Equity Project Coordinator for IWSO tells us more in this video:

https://youtu.be/J4PQVptj3mU

Remember to drop by the National Arts Centre to take part in this exciting event happening between 11am & 2PM today.

Join us on Saturday, June 13 from 11AM-2PM at Minto Park (Elgin & Gilmour) as we honour survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and call for an end to gender-based violence.

How You Can Get Involved

Show Up: Just come as you are to view the shirts painted by survivors throughout Ottawa - everyone is welcome.
Spread the Word: Share this post and invite others to join us in solidarity.

Let’s turn Minto Park into a powerful display of voices, stories, and change.

What is the Clothesline Project?

The Clothesline Project is a powerful visual display that honors survivors of gender-based violence and commemorates those who have been lost to it.

Survivors-and those who care about them-decorate t-shirts with messages, stories, and artwork that speak to their experiences. These shirts are then hung on a clothesline, transforming public spaces into moving displays of pain, strength, resistance, and healing.

Originating in the 1990s, the project breaks the silence and raises awareness about the prevalence and impact of gender-based violence in our communities.

Each shirt tells a story. Together, they demand change.