Persons Day reminds us that legal recognition is critical, but isn't enough on its own. Laws must be lived realities.

#PersonsDay #GenderEquality #JusticeForAll

At CLAS, we see how the fight for gender equality continues today in access to justice, workplace fairness, and rights under the law.

It’s important to acknowledge that while this decision marks a major milestone toward advancement, it did not include all women, such as Indigenous women and women of Asian heritage and descent.

Together, let’s honour lives stolen, stand with survivors and families, and push for real change. The National Association of Friendship Centres has shared ways to get involved — see the image for more.

#MMIWG2S #MMIGActionNow #Sisterinspirit

Whether it’s writing to elected representatives, learning from the REDress Project, or sharing the 231 Calls for Justice from the National Inquiry, there are concrete steps we can all take.

Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people continue to go missing or be murdered at rates far higher than others in Canada.

Therefore, this is not just a day of mourning. It’s a call to action.