08/26/2025
On Women’s Equality Day, we honour the ongoing fight for gender justice.
This day marks a historic milestone, the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920 granting women in the U.S. the right to vote. Here in Canada, women began gaining voting rights in 1918, but many, especially Indigenous women, were denied that right until 1960.
It’s a day to recognize the progress we’ve made and the work still ahead. Gender inequality continues to impact women’s access to housing, employment, safety, and justice.
At JHS Ottawa, we stand with all women, cis, trans, and non-binary people, who face barriers in the justice system and beyond.
Let’s build a future where every voice is heard, every right is upheld, and every woman has the opportunity to thrive.
