The objective of this two-year project funded by Status of Women Canada was to build a bridge between the social services network of Montreal and Imams (leaders of the mosques in Montreal) in order to tackle the issue of conjugal violence in the Muslim community. The Amal Center for Women successfully hosted five dialogue sessions between all the project partners. The dialogue session served as a platform to foster collaboration among all partners to strengthen the support network for Muslim women who experience conjugal violence.

To learn more about the project, please consult the following:

Project Video which captures the partners in action during the dialogue (watch it on YouTube or scroll down)

Needs Assessment Report which evaluates the current support network for Muslim women. The report includes a literature review of the current situation faced by Muslim Women who experience conjugal violence as well as a summary report of the three surveys conducted by Amal Center. The surveys explore a three-dimensional perspective on the support network based on input from social workers, Muslim men from the community and Muslim women who have experienced conjugal violence. (available in English only)

Needs Assessment Briefing presentation in English and French

Resource Toolkit for Imams of Montreal (available in English, French and Arabic)