From Surviving to Thriving: Muslim Women Navigating The Workplace

Join us for From Surviving to Thriving: Muslim Women Navigating the Workplace, a free in-person panel event focused on the unique challenges and triumphs of Muslim women in professional spaces. This session will bring together legal experts and community advocates to explore how gendered Islamophobia, racism, and workplace harassment impact Muslim women—and what legal tools and community support can help create safer, more equitable work environments.

The evening will feature a moderated discussion on lived experiences, systemic barriers, and practical strategies to thrive at work.

Date & Time:? July 24, 2025? 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:Centre for Social Innovation – Annex720 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5S 2R4

Speakers:

• Dalia El Farra (York University)
• Timiro Aganeh (Midyanta Community Services)
• Natasha Abraham (Labour & Employment Lawyer)
• Emily Shepard (Downtown Legal Services)

Moderator:Halime Turkmen, MLSC Staff Lawyer

This event is part of MLSC’s Empowering Muslim Women project, funded by Justice Canada.