The 2017 fall LEAFlet is here!
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#JusticeReformBC: We’re calling for a justice system rooted in equality
Over the last decade and a half, British Columbians have witnessed our justice system undermined and devalued. There is a lot that needs to be done to advance justice, fairness, and equality in BC. West Coast LEAF has a Read More
Fighting for equality in legal education – all the way to Canada’s highest court
Offering protection from discrimination is one of the law’s most important functions. So how can a law school justify admissions and hiring policies that discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, marital status, and gender? West Coast LEAF has Read More
Ensuring women’s equality is front and centre
The formation of the new government is an opportunity for British Columbia to chart a new path. We’re going to continue to work hard to push for critical improvements and systemic change, including on those policies and issues that Read More
Human rights for some? That’s unacceptable.
By definition, human rights extend to all human beings. How then can our society justify isolating people in prison for up to 23 hours a day, sometimes for years on end, with no legal recourse to challenge their isolation Read More
School may be out for summer but learning about gender equality doesn’t take a holiday
As this school year draws to a close, West Coast LEAF is reflecting on one of the things we value most: education. Education is a tool of empowerment, the backbone of a strong and informed public. The more we Read More
This is big: constitutional challenge to legal aid for women launched today!
We have some major news in the fight to improve women’s access to justice in BC. Canada and BC have a world-class justice system and progressive family laws, but if you can’t afford a lawyer, those legal protections are Read More
Spring 2017 LEAFlet
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Workplaces must be free from discrimination and harassment
Workers in BC should be able to work without fear of sexism, racism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, and other forms of discrimination. But if the Human Rights Code is interpreted and applied narrowly to limit the prohibition on workplace harassment Read More
Human rights protections must reflect the realities of workplace discrimination
It is no surprise that women who aspire to leadership positions in their careers often face an uphill battle, especially when they experience racism, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, and other forms of discrimination in combination with sexism. In BC, a Read More