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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 5d

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. To everyone celebrating, may this season bring you peace, joy, and renewed light.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 7d

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

#PersonsDay #GenderEquality #JusticeForAll

Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 7d

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.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 7d

October 18, Persons Day, is the day in 1929 when the Persons Case decision legally recognized that women are “persons” under Canadian law, allowing them to serve in the Senate.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 8d

October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Poverty means more than low income. It means exclusion from housing, justice, safety & dignity. At CLAS, we fight poverty by fighting systemic injustice.

#EndPoverty #IDEP2025

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 10d

Respect for pronouns is more than just being polite. It’s a matter of human rights. On International Pronouns Day, we affirm the importance of acknowledging gender identity as part of human rights.

Learn more: bchrc.net/respect-for-pronouns-is-a-matter-of-human-rights/

Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 12d

Thanksgiving can be a time of rest and gratitude, but it’s rooted in a damaging colonial history that continues to impact Indigenous communities today. On this day, let’s hold space for both gratitude and reconciliation. Our office will be closed on Today, Monday, Oct 13th.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 14d

International Day of the Girl Child celebrates girls’ voices, leadership and potential, while reflecting on the barriers still faced: Inequality, discrimination and threats to safety simply because of gender. We believe all girls deserve safety, opportunity and legal protection.

Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 15d

World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health services must be accessible, even in emergencies & instability. At CLAS, we fight for rights that matter, safe housing, legal protection, access to help, when people are most vulnerable.

#WMHD25 #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 17d

#SHARPWorkplaces now offers public legal education with specialized modules on workplace #sexual harassment.

Organizations & groups: Ready to collaborate? We can bring this training to you. Call 604-673-3143 or email [email protected]

#BeInformedBeSHARP

Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 19d

Wishing joy, reflection, and community to all observing Sukkot. Chag Sameach.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 21d

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

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 21d

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.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 21d

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.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 21d

The National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Gender Diverse People is a solemn reminder of the ongoing crisis of violence rooted in colonialism, systemic racism, and gender-based discrimination.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 24d

Wishing a meaningful Yom Kippur to all who observe — a day of reflection, atonement, and renewal.

Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 24d

National Seniors Day celebrates the strength and contributions of older adults in our communities, and affirms that respect and dignity are rights — not privileges.
#NationalSeniorsDay

Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 24d

October is Canadian Islamic History Month, honouring the Muslim communities’ great contributions and challenging ongoing Islamophobia.

To learn more, visit: islamichistorymonth.ca

Islamic History Month

Islamic History Month is a time to reflect, celebrate, learn, and appreciate the diversity within Canada’s Muslim communities.

islamichistorymonth.ca

Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 24d

October is Women’s History Month: a time to celebrate, reflect, and commit to equity. For key milestones in women’s rights and equality, visit: canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month.html

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · 24d

#HealthyWorkplaceMonth is a chance to push for work environments that are safe, respectful & supportive. Legal protections matter. At CLAS, we stand with folks facing workplace discrimination or harm and fight for dignity at work.

Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · Sep 24

Unwanted attention making you uncomfortable at work? #SHARPWorkplaces can help. We offer FREE confidential legal advice to anyone experiencing workplace #sexualharassment in BC.

Call 604-673-3143 or learn more: ow.ly/Jv8W50WTnwg

#BeInformedBeSHARP

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · Sep 23

Learn the essentials in our free online Human Rights Basics Lunch & Learn led by an
experienced human rights lawyer TOMORROW.

Register now: eventbrite.com/e/human-rights-basics-free-online-lunch-and-learn-tickets-1505293817329

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · Sep 23

Losing your job because of your age.
Being denied housing because of a disability.
Refused service because of your race.

These are just some of the situations BC’s Human Rights Code protects against.

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Community Legal Assistance Society @clasbc.bsky.social · Sep 22

Shanah Tovah to all who are celebrating. May this new year bring sweetness, peace, and renewal for you and your loved ones.