Immigrant Women’s Advisory Committee

Date
May 27 – October 21, 2024
Alternative Monday evenings
6-8 PM
Format
Online and In-Person
Location
Online via Zoom with 1-2 in person sessions (location TBD)
English Level
Higher Intermediate (CLB 6-7)
Cost
FREE
Download the program flyer in PDF format.
Overview
The Immigrant Women’s Advisory Committee (IWAC) is a diverse group of women who work together to create system changes and advocate for the inclusion of immigrant women’s perspectives and voices in systems and policies that impact their lives. We take small but meaningful actions that help close service gaps and break down barriers for immigrant and refugee women to thrive in Canada.
Why join
PIRS Immigrant Women’s Advisory Committee is designed to help you:
- Use your voice and expertise to initiate change in the systems and policies that impact immigrant and refugee women
- Develop and implement advocacy and social innovation projects that benefit immigrant and refugee women
- Be a part of a community of like-minded people and build a network of support
Program history
Please check out the amazing project outcomes of IWAC 2021 – 2022 groups:
The IWAC model has been replicated in our new project: Building A Child Care System That Works for Immigrant and Refugee Women.
Who it’s for
This program is best suited for immigrant and refugee women with higher Intermediate level English (CLB 6-7) and an interest in using their voice and experience to initiate change in the systems and policies that impact immigrant and refugee women.
The program has no immigration status restrictions and is open to women with any status (for example, temporary visitor, refugee claimant, permanent resident, citizen).
How to apply
Registration for the current cohort is now closed. If you have any questions, please reach out to us using one of these ways:
Contact | ||
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Email: womenleadership@pirs.bc.ca | Phone: 604-298-5888 | Or use the form below. |
Immigrant Women’s Advisory Committee Inquiry Form


“IWAC teaches you how to fly and gives you wings to go as far as you want. The best thing is you are not alone. You find like-minded friends who share their life experiences with you and you fly together and support each other.”
– IWAC member