Homestays can help refugee women get to grips with life in a new country

[para. 1-3]: "According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, more than 117 million people are displaced worldwide. Many of those displaced from their homes are women and girls. In 2020, women and girls constituted about 46 per cent of the refugees who were resettled in Canada.

Women and girls often contend with unique challenges from being displaced. There is a crucial need to understand the gender-specific challenges and issues they face. As global displacement grows, the stories of those seeking refuge need to be heard and understood, not just to enhance their lives but also to enrich our communities.

Our research focuses on the homestay experiences of Ukrainian refugee women in the Greater Toronto Area. We explore how thoughtful, inclusive homestay programs can make a significant difference in women’s lives."