International Women’s Rights Day

International Women’s Rights Day

The power to act is now! First, a few words to congratulate Miriam Icard for launching her book “The Footprints of a Destructive Love.” She tells us her story of domestic
Women’s Intercultural Sharing Group

Women’s Intercultural Sharing Group

The Intercultural Women's Sharing Group is a constructive space for sharing, exchange, and communication between immigrant women of diverse origins and Quebec women. This project has two main objectives: 1) To create
Laval Intercultural Sharing Group

Laval Intercultural Sharing Group

A significant challenge is the over-representation of young black Quebecers, especially those of Haitian origin, at the DPJ due to abusive reporting. Twenty-four (24) exchange meetings are planned over 12 months with
Immigrant Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement Day

Immigrant Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement Day

The 4th edition of the Immigrant Entrepreneurship and Community Involvement Day, organized by Le Coumbite Community Center of Laval and its partner Femmes en Emploi, saw the entrepreneurial spirit celebrated
Launch of Black History Month in Laval

Launch of Black History Month in Laval

Le Mois de l’histoire des noirs à Laval (MHNL) cette année a plutôt bien démarré avec son lancement à l’Hôtel de Ville avec le Maire Marc Demers en présence d’élus
Miriam, thank you for leaving on time!

Miriam, thank you for leaving on time!

Miriam, you have stripped yourself bare to share your inspiring story and tell women struggling with domestic violence: "you are not alone, you can leave, you can run, the days
Annual General Meeting 2020

Annual General Meeting 2020

The Annual General Meeting was held on June 30, 2020. We presented the 2019/2020 activity report and financial statements, our action plan, and the 2020-2021 budget forecast to the membership.
16th Quebec Week of Intercultural Encounters

16th Quebec Week of Intercultural Encounters

The 16th Quebec Week of Intercultural Encounters (Semaine québécoise des rencontres interculturelles, SQRI) was held throughout Quebec from November 5 to 11, 2018, including our beautiful city Laval. The Quebec Week
SOS Operation Furniture

SOS Operation Furniture

During the entire month of September 2017, in Laval, Femmes en Emploi and its team enabled several Laval families to help women seeking asylum, as well as their families. We rented a