Toronto, Dec. 27 -- For many Indian women moving to Canada, the journey is one of hope and ambition. However, for those who find themselves in vulnerable situations--isolated by distance and trapped in cycles of domestic conflict or legal distress--the dream can quickly become a maze of confusion.

Recognising this critical gap, the Consulate General of India in Toronto has officially launched the One Stop Centre for Women (OSCW) to assist Indian national women in distress pertaining to cases of domestic violence, abuse, family conflict, abandonment, exploitation and legal challenges, among others.

According to the Consulate, the Centre will assist aggrieved women through services such as immediate counselling, provision of psychosocial ...