At writing, Canada is facing an unprecedented overdose crisis that is killing at alarming rates. Canada’s ongoing fixation on criminal prohibition as the primary approach to addressing drug use has led to a situation in which people who use drugs continue to face criminalization, political and social hostility, and limited access to harm reduction and health […]
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Gendering the Scene: Women, Gender-Diverse People, and Harm Reduction in Canada – Full report
Posted in Drug policy, English, French, LGBTQ Rights, Our Work, Pub Document Type, Pub Language, Publications, Reports, Women’s Rights
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Publication Topics: Drug policy, harm reduction, LGBTQ Rights, Women's rights
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Gendering the Scene: Women, Gender-Diverse People, and Harm Reduction in Canada – Summary report
There are marked differences between men, women, and gender-diverse people in terms of their drug use and how laws and policies affect them. However, insufficient attention is paid to the needs of women and gender-diverse people who use drugs and their access to health services, including harm reduction services. This is especially true for gender-diverse […]
Posted in Drug policy, English, French, LGBTQ Rights, Our Work, Prisons, Pub Document Type, Pub Language, Publications, Reports, Women’s Rights
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Publication Topics: Drug policy, harm reduction, LGBTQ Rights, Women's rights
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Maurice Tomlinson – Statement at World Pride Human Rights Conference
On Monday, June 24, 2019, Senior Policy Analyst Maurice Tomlinson shared a very personal story at World Pride Human Rights Conference. At this event, the Legal Network announced the coming launch of a legal challenge to anti-LGBT laws in Dominica. Maurice reflected on the first such Caribbean challenge we launched, in Jamaica, and told us […]
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STATEMENT: Reverting to an Outdated Sexual Education Curriculum Violates Charter Rights of Ontarians
January 8, 2019 — The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and the HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic Ontario have been granted intervener status in the challenge to the Government of Ontario’s decision to revert to an outdated sexual education curriculum. The challenge, brought forward by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and an Ontario teacher, will […]
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Publication Topics: Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal NetworkRéseau juridique canadien VIH/sida, LGBTQ Rights
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Intimate Conviction: Examining the Church and Anti-Sodomy Laws across the Commonwealth
In October 2017, The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and Anglicans for Decriminalization hosted a two-day conference examining the role of the Church in anti-sodomy laws across the Commonwealth. The conference, Intimate Conviction, was a groundbreaking gathering that brought together activists, church officials, and politicians from around the world for an inspiring discussion. Now, to […]
Posted in Advocacy, English, Featured Publications, LGBTQ Rights, Our Work, Pub Document Type, Publications, The Caribbean
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Publication Topics: Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal NetworkRéseau juridique canadien VIH/sida, Intimate Conviction, LGBTQ Rights, The Caribbean
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Media Advisory – Intimate Conviction Volume Launch in Barbados
CAVE HILL, November 14, 2018 — One year after the groundbreaking “Intimate Conviction” conference, which examined the role of the church in establishing and maintaining anti-gay laws in Commonwealth countries, an edited volume of some of the conference presentations is now available. The volume will serve as an important tool to assist in the repeal […]
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Publication Topics: Intimate Conviction, LGBTQ Rights, The Caribbean
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