Women were greatly oppressed in many countries and deprived of their basic rights. When women from these countries immigrate to Canada, they feel equality between men and women in everything, but they need someone to teach them how to master these rights healthily.  

Asian Women of Winnipeg (AWOW) contribute significantly to filling the gaps that immigration organizations cannot fill, to help and empower women to be a strong presence in a society that respects and provides them with full care.  

This "Civic Platform" episode features Sharan Tappia, President of Asian Women of Winnipeg (AWOW). Tappia talks about the history of the organization and the importance of its presence in Winnipeg, and what it offers in terms of programs to help and empower Winnipeg women.  

Tappia also added about the events that are organized annually to bring families together and establish cultural activities from their countries to feel settled in Winnipeg. She explained that they are very necessary for women to feel like they are in their home country, not a stranger in Winnipeg.  

Tappia expressed the importance of proper education for children to integrate into Winnipeg's multicultural society, especially when they attend local schools. They should be proud of their origins and the traditional dress and music they love.  

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