On June 18, 2012 refugees, community members, health professionals and activists across Canada demonstrated against the federal government’s plans to cut the Interim Federal Health Program (the basic health insurance provided to refugee claimants while they await a decision on their claim. In response to these proposed cuts, Fernanda Villanueva wrote the following reflection, to […]
The following is an excerpt of a reflection essay that Rachel Mehl wrote about her work on the Migrant Mothers Project. From October 2011 to May 2012, Rachel supported the MMP as a Community Outreach Coordinator and Research Assistant, while completing her M.Ed in Adult Education and Community Development at OISE, University of Toronto. Rachel […]
On April 25, 2012, Flavia Genovese and Janet Juanico Cruz, both research assistants on the Migrant Mothers Project, presented their analysis of “Las Puertas Cerradas” at the 17th Annual York Institute of Health and Research’s Student Symposium. Here is an abstract of what they presented. “LAS PUERTAS CERRADAS” (CLOSED DOORS) EXPERIENCED BY LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN […]
The following is a reflection written by Fernanda Villanueva, who is co-facilitating the solidarity group as part of her social work practicum at the University of Toronto. The Solidarity Group was initiated by one of the community members advising the Migrant Mothers Project, who lives with precarious status in Canada. This community member worked closely […]