National Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women of Canada

The National Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women of Canada (NOIVMWC) is a Canadian women's organization founded in 1986.[1] The NOIVMWC has been active in advocating for pay equity and the rights of refugees.[2]

In 2006, the organization undertook a project entitled "Creating Employment Opportunities for Immigrant Women," which held consultations with immigrant women and employers in metropolitan areas.[3]

References

  1. ↑ National Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women of Canada, Canadian Women's Health Network, accessed 17 May 2013; "Quest for peace and equality: Patsy George's 2011 international women's day speech," Postmedia News, 8 March 2011.
  2. ↑ Pat McNenly, "Coalition launches fight against new refugee bill," Toronto Star, 7 May 1987, A7; Geoffrey York, "Bill threatens refugees' rights, churches say," Globe and Mail, 31 July 1992, A4; "Threat of federal election should not delay introduction of new pay equity law," Canada NewsWire, 4 May 2005; "Media advisory - Opposition parties call for new pay equity law," Canada NewsWire, 2 May 2007.
  3. ↑ Anu Bose, "Immigrants deserve level playing field" [letter], Ottawa Citizen, 31 January 2007


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