Who we are

In 2022, a group of South Asian women came together to begin vital conversations around sexual violence and social barriers within their communities.
Those early discussions inspired the development of this research initiative, which has since evolved into a collaborative, community-informed project titled:

“Sexual and Reproductive Health of Women and LGBTQ+ International Students from India.”

Supported by the Michael Smith Health Research BC – Convening & Collaborating (C2) Grant, our project brings together academics, practitioners, and community advocates to explore the challenges faced by racialized and international students navigating sexual and reproductive health services in BC.

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  1. Supported by Michael Smith Health Research BC’s C2 Program

  2. Partnered with community organizations and practitioners across BC

  3. Upcoming initiatives: community focus groups, social media outreach, and public engagement events

Highlights:

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  1. Building trauma-informed, culturally safe health frameworks

  2. Addressing systemic barriers such as stigma, cost, and immigration precarity

  3. Creating accessible, multilingual outreach materials

  4. Amplifying community voices through storytelling, research, and advocacy

We are committed to:

Inquiries

For general inquiries, partnership opportunities, or media requests, please email us at:
SHResearch@kpu.ca

Alternatively, you may fill out our contact form below, and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.