A client of DIVERSEcity’s Future Leaders Program, Aina Arora was the winner of the 2019 Youth Achievement Award… Read more
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Message for up-and-coming women professionals on International Women’s Day
March 8, 2019
‘You got this,’ says DIVERSEcity’s CEO Neelam Sahota. It’s International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, with a… Read more
DIVERSEcity Hosts Funding Announcement by the Ministry of Jobs, Trades and Technology
February 8, 2019
Minister Bruce Ralston was on hand at the Community Campus of DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society to announce the… Read more
DIVERSEcity Partners with Fraser Health to Expand the Roshni Clinic
February 7, 2019
Fraser Health has expanded the hours and services provided by the Roshni Clinic to better support people in… Read more
Avi Arya, founder of award-winning digital marketing agency Internet Moguls, brings his knowledge on the key elements to build a successful business at the FREE DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair on October 19 at Surrey City Hall! ![]()
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Register at: dcrs.ca/entrepreneurfair
Richa Karkee & Neeru Muker, of DIVERSEcity's Violence Prevention Services, were interviewed recently for a PressProgress article on the vulnerability of international students to abuse and exploitation. ![]()
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They talked about DIVERSEcity's sexual assault response program, It Happens Here Too, and the challenges international students face in accessing care. ![]()
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Neeru said many clients struggle with coming forward because perpetrators stoke fear that they will be deported. “In the workplace, they’re told, ‘if you report this, that I’ve sexually assaulted you, you’re going to get deported.'"![]()
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Read the full story here: ow.ly/6IXz50KRJpS![]()
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Learn more about It Happens Here Too... here: ow.ly/G4mz50KRJpR
Canada’s Immigration Rules are Leaving International Students Vulnerable to Exploitation and Abuse
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International student organizations say rules create dangerous power imbalances with employers and landlords
Want to learn about the Surrey RCMP in Canada? ![]()
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Join our free online Surrey RCMP Information Workshop with special guest speaker Cpl. Johal from Surrey RCMP Diversity and Indigenous Peoples Unit to get more information about: ![]()
Policing in Canada, how to stay safe here and when to call 9-1-1. ![]()
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Our virtual workshop will run on Thursday, September 29 from 10:45-11:45 am via Zoom. ![]()
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Are you looking to start or expand your business? Come to the FREE DIVERSEcity Entrepreneur & Small Business Fair for the tools and resources you need to become a successful entrepreneur.![]()
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Plus, catch our keynote speaker Avi Arya on "How to be a Fearless Entrepreneur" and our Business Pitch Competition — Dragons' Den style.![]()
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Come by Surrey City Hall on October 19 at 3 pm. ![]()
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Learn more and register at: dcrs.ca/entrepreneurfair
At our panel 'Reimagining Leadership on Boards', DIVERSEcity CEO, Neelam Sahota shared the need for a guiding approach towards board leadership as opposed to just governing.![]()
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She also stressed the importance of having an equity model for board recruitment to ensure barriers are removed for all, and there is increased accessibility for diverse representation. Thank you for joining us, and sharing your perspective and time with us on Day 2 of #InclusiveLeadershipForum!![]()
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🎟️ Check out our sessions for tomorrow, and get your tickets! bit.ly/Forum2022Minerva