National organization advocating for the reproductive rights of women and transgender people by protecting and advancing access to abortion and quality reproductive health care. Works to support reproductive justice through campaigns, networking, and public ed...

Provides individual and systemic advocacy services for newcomer, migrant, and immigrant women (including transgender women) involved in indoor sex work throughout Metro Vancouver, and to women who have been trafficked. Services include accompaniment, transport...

International human rights organization committed to the promotion and protection of all the human rights described in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Operates in more than 150 countries, and welcomes v...

Works to promote, defend, and sustain civil liberties and human rights through policy work, education, and litigation. Website offers a wide range of accessible resources including handbooks, factsheets, and community workshops to provide public legal educatio...

Tracks and follows up on reports of hate crimes, coordinating with local police as appropriate. People may call to obtain general information or to speak to police about a hate incident. Community liaison is provided by both this office and the Multiculturalis...

Provides free legal services to people who need help with a provincial human rights complaint. Also provides education and workshops to help people understand their rights and responsibilities under BC's Human Rights Code. The Clinic's Inquiry Line provides ba...

Independent, quasi-judicial body responsible for accepting, screening, mediating, and adjudicating human rights complaints under the provincial Human Rights Code; discrimination may be based on such factors as ancestry, family status, gender identity, and reli...

Supports educators across BC in making schools inclusive and safe for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI). Resources include a newsletter, an opportunity for educators to share resources, the SOGI Educator Toolkit, best practices/p...

Independent regulatory agency of the federal government responsible for promoting, protecting, and informing on human rights in Canada. Ensures that the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination in the workplace are followed in all areas of federa...

Provides low-barrier legal and wellness services to Two-Spirit, transgender, and gender non-conforming people. Services include hormone and surgery readiness assessments, ADHD assessments, support with ID changes including updating name and gender marker, and ...

Brings together members of the LGBTQ2S+ community and their families, friends, allies, and supporters in celebration of the spirit and culture of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Hosts events and activities throughout the year, including an annual festival. Works to en...

Provides community-based victim services to women and transgender, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse individuals ages 13 and up who have experienced sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse (recent or historical), sexual harassment, or any form of sexual...

Provides education to promote awareness of, and advocate for, people with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions. Operating from a disability justice framework, uses an intersectional lens centering decolonization. Offers workshops on topics including d...

Community organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) people on Salt Spring Island. Encourages positive and visible presence, undertakes educational outreach on LGBTQ+ issues, organizes social events, and offers referr...

Provides free integrated health and social services for youth ages 12 to 24 and their families. Mental health care, substance use services, primary health care, youth and family peer supports, and social services are accessible under one roof. Future Forward i...

Coalition of community stakeholders and citizens that works to address issues of hate, bias, and racism in Abbotsford. Promotes the values of dignity, diversity, equity, human rights, and justice. Advances community partnerships, supports victims of hate and b...

Advocates for and supports people on the 2SLGBTQPIA+ spectrum in Kamloops and the surrounding area. Hosts social events and activities and annual pride celebrations. Curates the 'Know Your Rights' toolkit, an online resource for 2SLGBTQPIA+ people navigating c...

Volunteer-run organization that celebrates diversity through events and programs, educates and advocates for the LGBT2Q+ community, and fosters partnerships and builds alliances to advance equality and acceptance of the LGBT2Q+ community. Serves Kelowna and th...

Facilitates free weekly drop-in groups for LGBTQ2S+ and questioning youth and young adults; there is a group for ages 12 to 14 years, and a group for ages 15 to 24 years. Offers a range of services and resources around sexual orientation and gender identity an...

Canadian committee of lawyers and other human rights defenders who promote international human rights and the rule of law globally through advocacy, education and legal research and by working in cooperation with other human rights organizations. LRWC is a vol...

Raises public awareness about the interrelationship of human, animal, and environmental problems, and works to protect human rights, animal rights, and the environment. Nonprofit society.

Provides an online resource directory of services for LGBTQ2S+ people living on Vancouver Island and on the Gulf Islands. Also coordinates and supports community-led prevention and education activities with local stakeholders to end abuse, neglect and self-neg...

Provides victim services, counselling, outreach, and education to any male/masculine identified person age 16 and over who have experienced childhood or adult trauma, which includes but is not limited to: childhood abuse of any kind, physical or sexual assault...

Provides resources and advocacy for the 2SLGBTQ+ community on Central Vancouver Island. Also plans and coordinates community initiatives and events throughout the year, including the annual Pride Parade and Festival. Nonprofit society.

A society whose mission is to empower the 2SLGBTQIA+ community by organizing inclusive events, providing resource information, and participating in community-building activities for Northern British Columbia. Events are posted on the society's Facebook page. S...