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Women’s Health

The health of racialized immigrant women across all age groups is a critical focus for us. Canada’s healthcare system was originally designed to serve the mainstream population, and although it has evolved alongside demographic changes, these shifts have often prioritized the needs of immigrant men. As a result, the unique health concerns of women—particularly older immigrant women—remain underrepresented. At IWIN, we examine health information through the lens of racialized immigrant women, identifying gaps and working to address them. Our health resources are developed by healthcare professionals in collaboration with subject matter experts and are made available in the languages most commonly spoken by the communities we serve.

Our work takes place on the traditional territories of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. As a feminist social justice group serving immigrant women, IWIN is committed to understanding the past and ongoing consequences of colonialism, especially on indigenous women. We stand by our Indigenous sisters across Turtle Island in their search for truth, reconciliation and gender and racial justice.

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