What we do
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Litigation
West Coast LEAF advances gender equality through our involvement in equality rights cases at all levels of court. Read More
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Law Reform
Day-to-day equality issues are affected by legislation. West Coast LEAF tracks existing and proposed legislation and responds to governments when it affects gender equality and human rights. Read More
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Education
One of the best ways to protect Charter and human rights is to educate people on how to use them. Read More
Latest Updates View All News
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We’re back in court to stop solitary confinement
Isolating people in prison for up to 23 hours per day is against the law. Today, we are back Read More
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RELEASE: New report details why women often do not report sexual assault through the criminal justice system – in their own words
For immediate release – November 5, 2018 VANCOUVER – Today, West Coast LEAF released a report about why women Read More
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Justice for Survivors
Today, West Coast LEAF released a report about why women often do not report sexual assault through the criminal justice Read More
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We Are Here: Women’s Experiences of the Barriers to Reporting Sexual Assault
As part of our Dismantling the Barriers to Reporting Sexual Assault project with YWCA Metro Vancouver, West Coast LEAF’s newest law reform Read More
Latest Blog Posts View All Posts
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The Feminist Argument for Proportional Representation
I’m passionate about voting. I vote wherever and whenever I have the opportunity. What I don’t love is feeling Read More
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Sparking Conversation and Building Consent Culture
Over the past year, I’ve been honoured to work and learn in my role as Manager of Public Legal Read More
