Equal Rights

• Same-sex adoption becomes latest U.S. battleground over religious freedoms, equal rights

  In 2018, the City of Philadelphia terminated a contract with Catholic Social Services, citing discriminatory practices when it would not take requests from queer couples.

  Jun 14, 2020
  
• Out of the shadows: How an Alberta government minister is waging war on FGM

  It seems like a problem from another place and time, but female genital mutilation is a very Canadian issue, according to an Alberta government minister and a human rights journalist who are joining forces.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2019
  
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• Liberals restore, update program to support equality rights court battles

  The Liberal government is restoring and modernizing a program that gives financial support to those mounting expensive legal battles to clarify and protect their language and equality rights in court.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2017
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• Joe Biden to launch equal-rights foundation

  The Biden Foundation will work to advance priorities including cancer research, military families and preventing violence against women.

  Politics

  Feb 1, 2017
• Moncton Pride Parade continues to grow

  Downtown Moncton's Main Street was packed with people Saturday afternoon as the River of Pride Parade rolled through the City's centre.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2016
• Woman says she was harassed in Walmart bathroom after being mistaken as transgender

  Aimee Toms was washing her hands in the bathroom when a stranger told her, "You're disgusting, you need to leave."

  World

  May 19, 2016
• ‘It’s about time’: New Brunswick to institute advisory body on women’s issues

  "It was very exciting to be sitting there today and have the premier announce that there will be a new act that will govern the women's council in the province of New Brunswick."

  Politics

  May 17, 2016
• Day of Pink aims to end bullying and discrimination

  April 8 is the Day of Pink, when people around the world are encouraged to wear pink to draw attention to bullying and discrimination.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2015
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• Alberta’s Wildrose party rolls back on statement affirming equal rights for all

  The party voted to go with the current policy definition, which broadly promises to "recognize that Albertans have equal rights, privileges and responsibilities."

  Politics

  Nov 15, 2014