CONFERENCE CALLOUTS

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CONFERENCE CALLOUTS 〰️

Callout for Canadian Muslim Women

Are you a Muslim woman who has faced barriers to employment, navigated workplace inclusion, or found ways to advance your career despite systemic challenges? Your voice is powerful, and we want to hear your story!

Please submit a one-pager abstract on any of the key topics listed below. We also welcome abstracts outside of the list, on unique endeavours that strive for employment equity for Canadian Muslim and racialized women. 

Selected abstracts will be invited to present at the upcoming "I Belong, You Belong" National Employment Conference, scheduled to take place in Toronto on November 6 & 7, 2025. The conference aims tol bring together Canadian employers and Muslim women, HR professionals, DEI advocates, researchers, employment leaders and advocates to share best practices, success stories, and innovative strategies to create equitable workplaces.

Join us at the "I Belong, You Belong" National Employment Conference, where we will amplify the experiences of Muslim women in the workforce and spark meaningful change.

We Are Looking for Stories On:

  • Barriers to Employment – Discrimination, bias, ageism, ableism, or systemic challenges you've encountered in the workplace (e.g. glass ceiling, glass cliff phenomenon).

  • Workplace Inclusion & Equity – What has helped (or hindered) your sense of belonging at work?

  • Career Growth & Advancement – Strategies, mentorship, and pathways to leadership.

  • Faith & Identity Roles in the Workplace – Navigating dress codes, prayer accommodations, and religious expression.

  • Success Stories – Overcoming challenges and paving the way for others.

Ways to Share Your Story:

  • Panel Discussions – Participate in a moderated conversation with other Muslim women.

  • Personal Testimonies – Share your experience in a short talk or video feature.

  • Workshops – Help lead a session focused on solutions and strategies.

How to Submit Your Story:

  • Brief Summary: In 150-200 words, tell us about your experience and why it matters.

  • Your Preferred Format: Let us know if you'd like to speak on a panel, share a personal testimony, or contribute in another way.

  • Your Information: Name, contact details, and a short bio (50-100 words).

Deadline for Submission:

All submissions must be received by May 30th. For inquiries and submissions, contact: conference@ccmw.com.

By sharing your story, you’ll help shape conversations on workplace equity and inspire real change. Together, we can build workplaces where Muslim women truly belong.

I Belong, You Belong

CCMW's Fall National Employment Conference in Toronto

Please save the date for CCMW's National employment conference, "I Belong, You Belong,” to be held in Toronto on November 6 & 7, 2025.

The Conference in partnership with the Diversity Institute, is part of CCMW's ASPIRE Project (Addressing Barriers to Employment for Muslim Women) funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada aimed at fostering equitable and inclusive work environments for Canadian Muslim women. 

The event is a unique learning and sharing experience for Canadian employers, Muslim & racialized women, community-based researchers, employment activists, community /settlement workers, policy makers et al. and includes plenary sessions, concurrent workshops, panel discussions, skills-building and networking opportunities.

 

Veuillez réserver la date de la conférence nationale sur l'emploi « C’est ma place, C’est ta place » que le CCFM tiendra à Toronto les 6 et 7 novembre 2025.

Cette conférence, organisée en partenariat avec le Diversity Institute, s'inscrit dans le cadre du projet ASPIRE (S’attaquer aux obstacles à l'emploi pour les femmes musulmanes) du CCFM, financé par Femmes et Égalité des genres Canada, qui vise à favoriser des environnements de travail équitables et inclusifs pour les musulmanes canadiennes. 

L'événement est une expérience unique d'apprentissage et de partage pour les employeurs canadiens, les femmes musulmanes et racialisées, les chercheurs communautaires, les militants pour l'emploi, les travailleurs communautaires / en matière d'établissement, les décideurs politiques et autres. Il comprend des séances plénières, des ateliers simultanés, des tables rondes de discussions, des possibilités de renforcement des compétences et de réseautage.