BC Refugee Hub Webinar: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Among Refugee Claimants and Women with Precarious Status
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October 29, 2025BC Refugee Hub Webinar: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Among Refugee Claimants and Women with Precarious Status
The BC Refugee Hub is hosting a webinar to support organizations working with refugee claimants and women with precarious immigration status who are at risk of or experiencing gender-based violence (GBV).
Key topics covered:
- Current landscape of GBV as it relates to refugee claimants and women with precarious immigration status
- Practical guidance on applying the Safety Assessment and Planning Tool
- Legal and health system navigation strategies for clients experiencing GBV
- Systemic challenges and intersectional risks (e.g. housing precarity, immigration status, language barriers)
- Community-based referrals and best practices from the field
Speaker:
- Rosa Elena Arteaga – Manager of Direct Services and Clinical Practice at Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS)
Who is this Webinar for?
This webinar is designed for staff from organizations working with refugee claimants, including settlement workers, service providers, health sector professionals, and community partners, particularly those who are part of the BC Safe Haven program.
Registration Details:
- Date: November 26, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (PST)
- Location: Zoom – Register below to receive the confirmation email with the Zoom link and details.
