Ottawa Based Muslim Newcomers Needed for "Islamophobia and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Risk and Protective Factors" Research Study

Ottawa Muslim Community Services (OMCS) is seeking Muslim immigrants, refugees, and newcomers in Ottawa for a research study on "Islamophobia and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Risk and Protective Factors."

Goal of the Study: Identify barriers to services and improve accessibility for at-risk groups, while gaining insights on discrimination, Islamophobia, and GBV.

Commitment: Meet with one of our interviewers to conduct an IN-PERSON one-hour survey. 

Compensation: Eligible participants will receive a $30 gift card as a token of appreciation.

Eligibility Criteria

• Identify as a Muslim
• Over 18 years old
• Immigrant, Refugee, or Newcomer
• Lived in Ottawa for at least 6 months
• Currently in a relationship and live with your spouse/partner in Ottawa
• Speak one of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi, or Urdu

For more information or if you have questions, please send an email to Project Manager Dr. Raja at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To learn more about the study and how to participate, click here