Overview
- The centre serves Indian passport-holding women facing domestic violence, abuse, family conflict, abandonment, exploitation or legal challenges.
- Support includes immediate counselling, psycho-social care, coordination of legal advice and referrals to Canadian community and social services.
- The facility operates from the Consulate General of India in Toronto under a woman Centre Administrator who oversees safe, dignified assistance.
- Financial aid is available on a means-tested basis per Government of India rules, and distress calls are handled through a 24×7 helpline.
- The launch follows the Dec 20 homicide of 30-year-old Himanshi Khurana in Toronto, with a nationwide warrant issued for 32-year-old Abdul Ghafoori; police say the two were known to each other.