Egale Canada

Egale Canada is honoured to have been presented with the Ontario Principals' Council’s Outstanding Contribution to Education Award this past week, accepted by Mackenzie Kolton, Director of Learning at Egale, for our work in supporting 2SLGBTQI communities across Canada through our research, education, awareness, and legal advocacy work.

Help combat rising anti-2SLGBTQI hate with Egale Canada's Rainbow Action Hub. The hub is for anyone, including 2SLGBTQI organizations, activists, and advocates who want to foster a safer and more inclusive Canada and world. Use our free resources at https://lnkd.in/gXAXPPT4

The rights and freedoms of our 2SLGBTQI community deserve to be protected and celebrated. We will continue to work towards building a world where every person, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, can achieve their full potential, free from hatred and bias. Donate today in support of our work at egale.ca/donate

Today, October 26, is International #IntersexAwarenessDay, a day to encourage dialogue and raise awareness about the lived experiences of intersex people. Intersex people in Canada continue to be made invisible societally and face undue harm within medical institutions and Canada’s justice system. To help combat these undue harms, Egale Canada encourages you to learn from our intersex resources and research and to join the movement demanding the halt of medical interference that is impairing the health and well-being of intersex people in Canada and around the world. Learn more at egale.ca/intersex-day

The 50-30 Challenge has resources to help Canadian businesses and organizations become more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible. Learn more about the 50 – 30 Challenge and access free resources at egale.ca/50-30challenge

We know that assets, estates, and wills can be confusing, sensitive topics. However, creating or updating your will doesn’t have to be confusing or complicated.   Egale is a proud partner of Willfora, an online wills service, where creating a will and ensuring your lasting impact can be made easier than ever.  Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g24sdwXt

The Beijing+30 Network have just launched a new report, Missed Opportunities: A Parallel Report on Canada’s Implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, originally enacted in 1995, identified some of the greatest obstacles to gender equality and strategies for advancing transformative change.   Egale is proud to have contributed to this report alongside over 70 women’s rights and equality-seeking organizations, trade unions, and independent experts, highlighting the diverse realities of women and gender diverse people who face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and an up-to-date assessment of federal policy and programs supporting women and gender equality in Canada.   Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/g43byxy5

The rise in anti-2SLGBTQI hate is directly linked to the spread of misinformation and disinformation. To combat this, we've created resources to empower organizations, advocates, activists and allies with the knowledge they need to adequately have educated conversations about these complex topics. Access the Rainbow Access Hub at https://lnkd.in/gXAXPPT4

Cultivating trans joy and building affirming spaces are integral parts of fighting transphobia. Join us for our free webinar, Draw the Line Against Transphobia, on October 30, 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, to learn how to intervene in transphobia and develop the knowledge and skills to support queer and trans youth in your schools and community. Register today at: egale.ca/free-workshops/ - This webinar is designed for students, educators, administrators, and staff in secondary and post-secondary schools in Canada.

The path towards creating a 2SLGBTQI-inclusive workplace needs to be a year-round journey. Egale offers three levels of Workplace Inclusion packages to support your organization’s 2SLGBTQI Inclusion journey. Learn more and book your training today at egale.ca/workplaces