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The Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute Inc. (CMWI) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2006. CMWI is the first organization of its kind in Manitoba where Muslim women are both the leaders and participants of their own organization. The goal of the Institute is to promote and empower Muslim women and their families socially, economically and spiritually, within the spirit of Islamic principles. CMWI is run by an elected Board comprised of women of diverse cultures, ages and professions. CMWI was set up to be a direct service delivery organization serving its members through a variety of programs. These programs cater to the needs of long time residents, the new immigrants and those that come from refugee situations.

WAVAW (Women Against Violence Against Women) Rape Crisis Centre is a non-profit organization that has been advocating for survivors of sexual assault, engaging with youth and providing sexual assault support services to women 14 years of age and older, in the Greater Vancouver area since 1982. Phone: (604) 255-6228 Fax: (604) 255-3579 24hr Crisis Line (604) 255-6344 WAVAW provides a 24hr Crisis Line, one-to-one and group counselling, accompaniment to police and hospital, court support, advocacy, outreach and education programs. We also offer a comprehensive volunteer training program.