Edmonton Twitch Community Meet Up!
Edmonton Twitch Community Meet Up!
Mon, Jan 30, 7:00 PM
10930 84 Street NW • Edmonton, AB
Free
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Domestic Violence in the Muslim Community - Edmonton
As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence Nisa Homes is hosting a DV 101 Workshop!
By Nisa Homes
When and where
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Location
The Creative Hive 16819 111 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB T5M 2S4 Canada
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About this event
Join us to learn about Domestic Violence in our Muslim Community and become an ally for change. We will be exploring:
- What is domestic violence?
- How does domestic violence look in Muslim families?
- Cultural & religious myths and misconceptions
- What you can do to help
We will be joined by:
Moona Khan, MSW, RSW Mental Health Therapist Topic: “Dissecting Domestic Violence and Mental Health from a Social Work lens”
Wedad Amiri, Entrepreneur/Owner Afflatus HijabTopic: Wedad Amiri is the founder of a local clothing line called Afflatus Hijab. Her line focuses on women empowerment and de-stigmatizing mental illnesses through her clothes. She will be speaking about the importance of mental health when it comes to women and how her clothes play a big role in that.
Refreshments will be provided. Participants will receive a Certificate upon completion of the training.
Tickets: $10