by BSCC | May 9, 2017 | Get Involved
Toronto, Tuesday, May 9, 2017 – Loly is the co-director and founder of FCJ Refugee Centre and an undisputed leader for the rights of refugee women facing violence. The Award, sponsored by Torys LLP, is given annually to a woman whose work is dedicated to improving the...
by BSCC | May 5, 2016 | News
Deepa is the Director Legal Services at the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic (2016 – present). Before joining the Schlifer Clinic, Deepa was Project Co-ordinator, Staff Lawyer and Executive Director at the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (2007 -2016)....
by BSCC | May 5, 2016 | News
Leilani Farha, Executive Director of Canada Without Poverty, is a lawyer, social worker, community activist and policy analyst. She has dedicated her life to preventing and addressing violence against women and the right to adequate housing. She has made a difference...
by BSCC | May 5, 2016 | News
Founder and former Chair of the Association of Human Rights Lawyers, Geri Sanson’s exceptional work as a lawyer led directly to the establishment of the Domestic Violence Death Review Committee, which has increased women’s safety in relationships. Geri also played a...