Dear friends, peers, loved ones, fellow community members, and co-conspirators,
This fall, we have spent a lot of time reflecting on the driving force at the core of our work: love. It is our love for communities near and far, for friends and total strangers, and even for ourselves that has given us the strength to push through during these exceedingly difficult times.
It has allowed us to continue advocating for the decriminalization of HIV non-disclosure in the face of de-prioritization from past Ministers of Justice; to speak loud and proud in support of people who use drugs to counteract stigmatizing and villainizing media narratives; to create a blueprint for inclusive shelters in the face of the twin toxic drug and housing crises; to raise alarms and make legal challenges on behalf of 2SLGBTQ+ people whose rights are being trampled the world over; and more.
We have faced many obstacles in the pursuit of these goals, but the simple truth of the matter is one that many of us know, innately and intimately: when you love someone, you never give up.
We do, however, need your help: the issues we face require in-depth, complex, and intersectional solutions, and we rely on donations to ensure we can create them. We don’t take any contributions for granted and no amount is too small. In fact, your love will go twice as far during the holiday giving season: every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to Charlie’s Challenge, in honour of our dear friend Andrew Beckerman’s late father.
Please consider donating today.
With Love,
The HIV Legal Network
“The HIV Legal Network inspires me each and every day.”
1. MAKE A ONE-TIME TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION
2. SUPPORT THE CARIBBEAN CAN RAINBOW FUND
Support the Caribbean Can Rainbow Fund and help defend the rights of LGBTQ people in the Caribbean.
3. JOIN THE SCHOLARS CIRCLE
Are you a researcher, professor, or other academic who has benefited from our analyses and advocacy materials? Join the Scholars Circle by donating monthly — an affordable method of giving that helps us year-round. And please help us build support by inviting your professional colleagues to join you in supporting our work.
4. BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR
Want to help us defend and advance human rights, in Canada and around the world? Join our Defenders Circle by donating monthly — an affordable method of giving that supports our work year-round.
5. GIVE A GIFT OF STOCK
As of May 2, 2006, donations of publicly listed securities are exempt from capital gains taxation. Making a gift of stock is a simple procedure that can make a world of difference. To find out more, please contact Ali Yousaf at ayousaf@hivlegalnetwork.ca.
6. LEAVE A BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL
To find out more about making a gift in your will, please contact Ali Yousaf at ayousaf@hivlegalnetwork.ca.
7. DONATE AEROPLAN MILES
Your gift allows us to:
- fight for the rights of people living with HIV who face discrimination based on HIV status, criminalization, inadequate access to treatment, and other human rights abuses;
- defend the rights of the most marginalized women and gender-diverse people who are denied equality under the law, adequate protection from violence, education, and essential HIV-related and other health services;
- advocate for laws and policies that respect, protect, and fulfill the human rights of people living with and disproportionately affected by HIV;
- provide technical assistance on HIV-related legal and human rights questions to front-line HIV workers and policy makers; and
- achieve so much more…
Thank you for making a difference.
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