site logo
  • Donate
  • Need Help?
  • linkedin
  • instagram
  • facebook
  • twitter
  • About
    • Our Vision
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • Areas of Work
    • Case Selection FAQ
    • Contact
  • Our Work
    • Current Work
    • Cases
    • Past Projects
  • Publications
    • Annual Reports
    • Letters and Submissions
    • Educational Resources
    • Research Reports
    • In the Media
    • West Coast LEAF News
  • Blog
    • Leadership Messages
    • Access to Health Care
    • Access to Justice
    • Economic Security
    • Violence
    • Criminalization
    • Right to Parent
  • Events
    • 2022 Equality Breakfast
    • 2021 Annual General Meeting
    • Litigation as Storytelling
    • 2021 Breakfast for Dinner
    • 2020 Equality Breakfast
      • 2020 Equality Breakfast photos
  • Workshops
    • Community Workshops
    • Speakers Bureau
    • Youth Workshops
  • Take Action
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Careers
    • Sign up
Menu
  • About
    • Our Vision
    • Our Story
    • Our Team
    • Areas of Work
    • Case Selection FAQ
    • Contact
  • Our Work
    • Current Work
    • Cases
    • Past Projects
  • Publications
    • Annual Reports
    • Letters and Submissions
    • Educational Resources
    • Research Reports
    • In the Media
    • West Coast LEAF News
  • Blog
    • Leadership Messages
    • Access to Health Care
    • Access to Justice
    • Economic Security
    • Violence
    • Criminalization
    • Right to Parent
  • Events
    • 2022 Equality Breakfast
    • 2021 Annual General Meeting
    • Litigation as Storytelling
    • 2021 Breakfast for Dinner
    • 2020 Equality Breakfast
      • 2020 Equality Breakfast photos
  • Workshops
    • Community Workshops
    • Speakers Bureau
    • Youth Workshops
  • Take Action
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Careers
    • Sign up
Call Us Send Email
  • linkedin
  • instagram
  • facebook
  • twitter

West Coast LEAF News

Statement on Dr. Willie J. Parker

Dear West Coast LEAF community, We are saddened to learn that the keynote speaker at our recent Equality Breakfast is the subject of sexual misconduct allegations. We take these allegations against Dr. Willie Parker very seriously. When we choose Read More

individuals stand ina crowded street between tall brick buildings. there are rainbow and transgender flags waving

Tribunal affirms that the rights of transgender people to safety and dignity are essential human rights

Today, the BC Human Rights Tribunal (“BCHRT”) released its decision on a complaint arising under the BC Human Rights Code’s (“the Code”) prohibition against discriminatory publications. The case, Oger v Whatcott, was heard in December 2018. The BCHRT found Read More

RELEASE: BC Human Rights Tribunal: hate speech on the basis of gender identity prohibited

For immediate release – March 27, 2019 VANCOUVER – Today, the BC Human Rights Tribunal (“BCHRT”) released its decision on a complaint arising under the BC Human Rights Code’s (“the Code”) prohibition against discriminatory publications. The case, Oger v Read More

Cartoon image of four women, head and shoulder visible only, saying "Family Justice Not Family Violence." Beneath them is a banner that reads #LegalAid4Women and the West Coast LEAF logo.

The government is wrong to stand in the way of legal aid challenge

This morning, we’re at the BC Supreme Court to defend our case against the Province of BC (“the Province”) and the Legal Services Society (“LSS”) for their failure to provide adequate family law legal aid for women fleeing violent Read More

RELEASE: Advocacy group: Government is wrong to stand in the way of legal aid challenge

For immediate release – February 25, 2019 VANCOUVER – This morning, West Coast LEAF is at the BC Supreme Court to defend our case against the Province of BC (“The Province”) and the Legal Services Society (“LSS”) for their Read More

Image of white piece of paper with red heart and writing in the middle that reads “Learn the REAL histories. Listen to what Indigenous communities are calling for. Work in solidarity and fight to dismantle patriarchy and decolonize.”

The National Inquiry must ensure that the human rights of Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people are secured.

Today, with both a sense of hope and heavy hearts, we made our final written submissions to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. We are grateful to the Indigenous women who fought long and Read More

The lower part of a child (viewed from the back) running on a road carrying a trans flag with pink, blue and white stripes. There is a projection of rainbow-coloured light on the road.

Safety and dignity are essential human rights

We’re at the BC Human Rights Tribunal to support transgender people’s right to be free from discrimination and hatred. West Coast LEAF is committed to an inclusive vision of feminism that defends the right to be free from discrimination Read More

Cover page of the Winter 2018 LEAFlet

The Winter 2018 LEAFlet is here!

To learn about West Coast LEAF’s latest work for gender equality, read our latest LEAFlet newsletter, published in December 2018!   Read More

  • «
  • ← Previous
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • Next →
  • » 23

Categories

  • Annual Reports
  • Educational Resources
  • In The Media
  • Letters and Submissions
  • Research Reports
  • West Coast LEAF News

Invest in Equality

Your tax-deductible donation helps to advance gender equality and justice in BC

Donate Now

West Coast Leaf

West Coast LEAF envisions an equal and just society for all women and people who experience gender-based discrimination. In collaboration with community, we use litigation, law reform, and public legal education to make change.

Contact Us

Please note we are not a legal clinic. We do not offer legal advice or representation.

  • 604.684.8772; (toll free) 1.888.630.1405
  • PO Box 28051 W. Pender St. PO
    Vancouver, BC
    V6C 3T7
    Unceded Coast Salish Homelands
  • info@westcoastleaf.org
  • Click here for media inquiries

Sign up

Sign up for email updates.

  • About Us
  • 2022 Equality Breakfast
  • Need Help?

© 2022 West Coast LEAF. All rights reserved.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Social media policy
  • Crafted with love by: Forge and Smith.