You’re Invited: Courting Change – An Introduction to Feminist Strategic Litigation

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
Location: Attend in person at Strategic Interventions located at  #301 – 1522 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, or join us via videoconference register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ToqrC_dXR1aAcv4RHDL1Zw.

Join us for a transformative hybrid workshop exploring Feminist Strategic Litigation, a powerful systems-change strategy that unites gender-based violence (GBV) advocates and legal professionals to improve outcomes for survivors.

What You’ll Learn

In this two-hour session, participants will gain:

• A clear understanding of what feminist strategic litigation is.
• Insights into why engaging in this approach can drive meaningful change.
• Practical guidance on what engagement in feminist strategic litigation could look like.

Special Feature: Feminist Strategic Litigation in Action

Learn about Battered Women’s Support Services’ (BWSS) upcoming intervention in the Supreme Court case Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia. This landmark appeal addresses financial compensation for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) and whether courts should recognize a new tort of family violence.

Guest Speakers:

• Caitlin Ohama-Darcus and Nicole Welsh, lawyers for BWSS from Lawson Lundell LLP, will discuss the strategic litigation involved in this pivotal case and its implications for advancing justice for survivors.

About the Facilitator

Celia Zhang (she/her), Project Coordinator at LEAF, will lead the session. An intersectional feminist with extensive experience working and volunteering in feminist organizations, Celia brings expertise from her work with Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, Choice in Health Clinic, and the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre.

About LEAF

The Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) is a national non-profit organization advancing equality for women, girls, trans, and non-binary people in Canada through the law. Learn more about LEAF’s impactful work at www.leaf.ca.

In-Person Details

Where: Strategic Interventions located at #301 – 1522 Commercial Drive, Vancouver.
Accessibility: We will make every effort to accommodate all access needs.
Snacks: Vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free options will be available for participants.

This session is ideal for advocates, legal professionals, and anyone interested in learning how the law can be used as a tool to address systemic barriers and support survivors of violence.

Register now to reserve your spot and indicate whether you will attend in person or virtually.

Together, let’s explore how feminist strategic litigation can create a more just and equitable world for survivors.

To attend in person email endingviolence@bwss.org

To attend via videoconference register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ToqrC_dXR1aAcv4RHDL1Zw

For any questions or additional information, please contact us at endingviolence@bwss.org