The George Brown College community includes many students and employees from Iran, and with connections to the country and its people. The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, while in the custody of Iran’s morality police, has resulted in protests and unrest in the region and we understand the anxiety, fear and frustration this is causing within our community.
Our thoughts are with the people of Iran, members of the Iranian community at George Brown and their loved ones, as unrest intensifies throughout the country. As the situation continues to unfold, there is great concern for the safety, rights and freedoms of Iranians. At George Brown, we are committed to social justice and the advancement of human rights, gender equality and freedom of expression. We stand in solidarity with those all around the globe who peacefully protest in defense of these values. We will continue to promote and uphold these principles within our walls and in our surrounding community.
“To our Iranian students, staff and faculty, I want to let you know that your George Brown community stands with you at this difficult time, and we are here to support you.,” says Dr. Gervan Fearon, President, George Brown College.
Student Services and Mental Health Support
Support is available for students through the counselling and well-being team. International students are encouraged to reach out if they need assistance: intlsupport@georgebrown.ca.
For all employees and their families, support services are available through our provider LifeWorks. To access support, go to login.lifeworks.com and sign in with username: GBC and password: wellness or call 1-866-833-7690.
We all have different lived experiences and members of the George Brown College community may be feeling sad, anxious or angry, or experiencing trauma or re-traumatization as a result of recent events.
Our varied responses are normal, and these troubling events can at times affect how people show up at school, or at work . We encourage you to reach out for any support you need, and offer your support to those around you where you can.
