March 2023

The Acronym is your source for the latest news, events, and resources from Egale Canada.
This March, we're excited to share with you; resources to be a better ally to trans folks, our recent statements and open letters, 2SLGBTQI-related legal developments, and more. 

International Women's Day | March 8

Today - International Women’s Day 2023, hundreds of community organizations from across Canada have signed a statement declaring that gender equality cannot be achieved without supporting, celebrating, and uplifting trans women.

Egale Canada is honoured to be one of the signatories of this statement.

Learn more and add your name to the statement at ccgsd-ccdgs.org/iwd-2023

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Trans Day of Visibility | March 31

March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV), a time to celebrate and honour the trans community and raise awareness around the continued issues and violence that trans people face, not only in society but within the 2SLGBTQI community.  

Commit to learning more and taking concrete steps to act as an ally on Trans Day of Visibility. Here are a few resources to get you started:  

We hope you will join us across social platforms to promote awareness around Trans Day of Visibility by using hashtags #TDOV2023, #TransAwarenessWeek and #TransLivesMatter.

 
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Egale Canada Calls on the Ministry of Transport to Implement Gender-Neutral Screening at Airports

As Canada’s national organization for 2SLGBTQI people, Egale Canada is deeply concerned by reports of systemic discrimination against Two-Spirit, trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming (2STNBGN) passengers in Canada’s airports. In particular, gendered algorithms used in full body scans have resulted in unacceptable infringements of the safety and dignity of 2STNBGN passengers. 

Read Egale Canada's full statement at egale.ca

 
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Statement: Egale Canada Urges all Schools to Foster Safe Spaces for 2SLGBTQ Students

Following the disruption of a York Catholic District School Board meeting by parents who oppose symbols of acceptance of 2SLGBTQI students, Egale is urging all schools to strengthen their efforts to foster safe and inclusive learning environments for all students.

Read Egale Canada's full statement at egale.ca

 

 

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Virtual Panel: Black Women in Leadership 

As part of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, Egale Canada and Black Talent Initiative are bringing together Black women leaders across sectors to discuss inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility in the workplace and the importance of uplifting Black, women, and 2SLGBTQI employees. 

The virtual panel takes place on March 29 at 1 p.m.

Learn more and register at egale.ca

 
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Egale Canada’s Statement on Hershey’s International Women’s Day Campaign – Her for She

Egale Canada applauds Hershey for including transgender representation in their annual International Women’s Day campaign – Her for She. Egale is disgusted by the transphobic response to what should be a celebrated campaign. 

Read Egale Canada's full statement at egale.ca

2SLGBTQI-Related Legal Developments and News

  • KO v Nova Scotia (Human Rights Commission)
  • LGBTQ+ community concerned about disturbance to Hanlan’s Point by development plan   
  • Tennessee’s anti-drag law is but first of many such proposed bills in the US

Read a summary of these headlines and more on our website

 
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Current Career Opportunities 

  • Social Media and Marketing Officer
  • Liaison Officer
  • Engagement Officer (Bilingual) 
  • School Liasion Officer and Facilitator (Bilingual)
  • Instructional Designer 

View all of our career opportunities at egale.ca/careers

Additional Opportunities 

 

Legacy Giving 

Did you know that 82% of Canadians report that they donate to a charity each year – but currently, only 5% of Canadians have chosen to create a gift to charity in their Will? (CAGP Foundation, 2020).  

Legacy giving has the potential to create great, lasting impacts on important causes and the work of charities that are close to your heart, without taking away from your loved ones. In partnership with Will Power – a national public education effort – you can learn more about leaving a gift through your Will.  

Through Will Power, you can calculate what your special gift could be and even connect with financial advisors, estate lawyers, or notaries about including a gift to Egale in your Will.  

For more information about legacy gifts, to speak with someone at Egale, or to start your Will online today, please visit: https://egale.ca/bequeath-a-gift/.  

 

Egale Canada
120 Carlton Street, Suite 217  | Toronto, Ontario M5A 4K2
416-964-7887 | [email protected]

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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