July 2024
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This July, we're excited to share with you: Nonbinary Awareness Week information, legal advocacy updates, new resources, and more.
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Nonbinary Awareness Week 2024

Every year, the week leading up to International Nonbinary People’s Day (July 14th) is Nonbinary Awareness Week. Amidst the current climate of hate towards trans and nonbinary people, awareness is all the more important when it comes to combatting the misinformation and disinformation that paint gender diverse people as undeserving of basic human rights such as access to healthcare, employment, and even the right to choose when to come out.

This Nonbinary Awareness Week, we ask everyone – allies and community members alike, to take some time to reflect, learn more about the issues that nonbinary people face, and to raise your voice against injustice towards nonbinary people in all its forms.

Visit our Nonbinary Awareness Week 2024 webpage for resources and information to help you create positive change for nonbinary people.

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Standing up for 2SLGBTQI students: Court decision finds that the Charter applies to Ontario school boards

A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada aligns with Egale Canada’s position that students should benefit from protections at school under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. At a moment where we are seeing premiers playing politics with the lives of gender diverse students, it is critical to take every action possible to protect the safety and well-being of 2SLGBTQI young people.

To learn more about Egale’s intervention in this case, visit YRDSB v. ETFO

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New Aging and Living Well online learning activity

Informed by Egale’s Aging and Living Well research report, this new and free scenario-based learning eCourse follows the lives of four 2SLGBTQI aging adults.


Key decision-points and reflection questions are embedded throughout the activity to help you identify gaps and inform service improvements. 

Learn more and access the eCourse on our website here

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Share your story:
#SeeThePerson

Trans people are more than just a label, so this Pride Season, we’ve shared the stories of a model-turned-mentor, a rockstar, and a retired professional hockey player. 

Now, we invite you to share your own story, and challenge Canadians to look past the label and #SeeThePerson.

Visit our website to learn more

CAN XNT Pride Jersey Auction

The Canadian Players Association have generously partnered with Egale, and they are auctioning off their CAN XNT Pride Jerseys - helping us raise critical funds to support our mission to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI communities across Canada.

Bidding will be open until July 12, 6 pm EST. You don't want to miss out on these one-of-a-kind jerseys!

Place your bids today

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Affirming Adults: A Guide to Supporting Gender Diverse Children and Youth

Egale’s Affirming Adults Guide is designed to support you as you support your child. By using this guidebook, you are taking an important step in familiarizing yourself with your child’s gender identity and gender expression. 

Visit our website to learn more and access the guide

 
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Combat anti-2SLGBTQI hate this Pride Season

With Pride Season continuing across Canada, help combat rising anti-2SLGBTQI hate with Egale'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.

Access the Rainbow Action Hub on Egale’s website

Celebrate Pride Season by shopping Egale’s Marketplace

Treat yourself and give back to the community by shopping at the Egale Marketplace! Our cause marketing partners donate all or a portion of proceeds from every purchase to Egale and 2SLGBTQI communities.
Egale Marketplace
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Egale works to improve the lives of 2SLGBTQI people in Canada and to enhance the global response to 2SLGBTQI issues. Egale achieves this by informing public policy, inspiring cultural change, and promoting human rights and inclusion through research, education and community engagement. 

Our vision is a Canada, and ultimately a world, without homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and all other forms of oppression so that every person can achieve their full potential, free from hatred and bias. 
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