Many South Asian female students in Canada face tough challenges—high living costs, job struggles, and cultural adjustments. But there’s a darker issue often left unspoken: sexual abuse and harassment by men within their own communities.
From landlords to professors, those expected to protect are preying on these vulnerable young women. In our documentary, we bring light to these harsh realities. Hear directly from survivors, counselors, and advocates pushing for urgent change.
Many South Asian female students in Canada face tough challenges—high living costs, job struggles, and cultural adjustments.
A new documentary highlighting the difficulties many South Asian female international students are facing once they arrive in Canada, some from within their own communities, including sexual exploitation. Documentary filmmaker Inder Nirwan of Kahani Pictures speaks with Jennifer Palma.
Inder describes the journey of creating the film and important learnings along the way.
Far from home, women are especially vulnerable. A new documentary calls for action and compassion.
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These organizations are working to support survivors and raise awareness across community and political channels. Visit their websites to learn how to get involved.
We are an International Independent Charity Organization focused on issues such as Sex Trafficking and Mental Health of International Students encouraging Governments and Civil Society to be aware, pay heed and help reduce the spread of these issues that ultimately affect society.
The South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC) is committed to improving access to justice for South Asians in British Columbia.
The Network to Eliminate Violence in Relationships (NEVR) campaigns to work toward the ultimate goal of eliminating violence in relationships in our community.
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Punjabi Community Health Services (PCHS) is a pioneering community-based, non-profit charitable organization with a 33-year history of serving diverse populations.
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Moving Forward offers free short-term and affordable long-term counselling options to underserved communities across Canada via in-person, telephone, and online platforms.
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