The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW)’s WISH Project addresses workplace sexual harassment, particularly impacting newcomer and racialized Muslim women. This national initiative, supported by Justice Canada, aims to build awareness of legal rights, provide culturally relevant resources, and equip employers with the tools to foster safer, more inclusive workplaces.

WISH seeks to address the gendered issue of workplace sexual harassment — a reality that disproportionately affects newcomer and immigrant racialized women in Canada.

Research shows that many Canadian Muslim women are unaware of their legal rights and the resources available to them. At the same time, many small and medium-sized employers lack the knowledge and tools needed to address and prevent harassment in the workplace.

Grounded in findings from our national study, Still Overqualified and Underemployed? Canadian Muslim Women’s Experiences on Barriers & Facilitators, the project responds to alarming trends including:

• Discrimination and ineffective reporting structures

• A lack of independent reporting mechanisms

• Limited employer capacity to support affected employees