National Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women of Canada explained

The National Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women of Canada (NOIVMWC) was a Canadian non-profit women's organization that advocated for issues affecting immigrant and visible-minority women in Canada.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Founded in 1986, NOIVMWC advocates for pay equity and the rights of refugees.^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

In 2006, the organization undertook a project entitled "Creating Employment Opportunities for Immigrant Women," which held consultations with immigrant women and employers in metropolitan areas.^[9]

References

1. Hernandez. Carmencita. The Foundation of NOIVMWC. Canadian Woman Studies. 8. 2. 1987. 0713-3235. May 23, 2021.
2. "National Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women of Canada." Canadian Women's Health Network. 2012. Accessed 28 August 2020.
3. "Quest for peace and equality: Patsy George's 2011 international women's day speech." Postmedia News. 8 March 2011.
4. Web site: National Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women (NOIVMWC) – Rise Up! Feminist Digital Archive. 2021-05-27. riseupfeministarchive.ca.
5. McNenly, Pat. 1987 May 7. "Coalition launches fight against new refugee bill." Toronto Star. p. A7.
6. York, Geoffrey. 1992 July 31. "Bill threatens refugees' rights, churches say." The Globe and Mail. p. A4.
7. "Threat of federal election should not delay introduction of new pay equity law." Canada NewsWire. 4 May 2005.
8. "Media advisory - Opposition parties call for new pay equity Canada NewsWire. 2 May 2007.
9. Bose, Anu. 2007 January 31. "Immigrants deserve level playing field" [letter]. Ottawa Citizen.