Morgane Oger Foundation

02/11/2026

In democratic societies governed by the rule of law, communities are entitled to exist, assemble, and advocate without fear of arbitrary or disproportionate state interference. Government authority derives its legitimacy from democratic principles and processes, and must be exercised in a manner that is lawful, accountable, and non-discriminatory.

Vancouver, 01 Feb 2026 The Morgane Oger Foundation writes in support of communities in Minnesota and elsewhere asserting their right to equal protection under the law and to freedom from discriminatory or democratically unsanctioned government action. In democratic societies governed by the rule o

09/21/2024

Huge watershed human rights decision:

"We conclude that the application of s. 7 of the Code to discriminatory publications on the internet is within provincial jurisdiction. The Complainants’ allegations regarding Mr. Neufeld’s online speech will be decided on their merits, at a hearing."

Translations: Statements made on the internet fall under BC Human Rights Tribunal jurisdiction.

Thank you British Columbia Teacher's Federation for always being on the right side of human rights.

Chilliwack Teachers’ Association v. Neufeld (No.3), 2024 BCHRT 232 (CanLII),

https://canlii.ca/t/k6w75 retrieved on 2024-09-21

05/21/2024

If you are free at 4pm today in Vancouver...

Join the UNYA 2-Spirit Collective and West Coast LEAF for a night of celebration, popcorn, and advocacy to push for true gender-affirming, trauma-informed and culturally safe care. Join us to watch two short films that explore what gender…

03/28/2024

Joint statement – Trans visibility starts by upholding trans human rights
To mark International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, the Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, and the Federal Housing Advocate, Marie-Josée Houle, issue the following joint statement:

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate trans people and their accomplishments, and we call on Canada to do more to uphold their fundamental human rights.

Every trans person should be able to live free from discrimination as their true, visible selves.

Today is also an important reminder that every trans, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and gender-diverse person deserves to be who they are, in every part of Canadian society.

Trans people have a right to feel safe and be themselves at school and where they work, to have equal access to housing and healthcare, and to receive services that meet their needs, including homeless shelters.

The reality is that trans people in Canada continue to face barriers and discrimination simply because of who they are.

A key example is how trans people are experiencing some of the most egregious right to housing violations across Canada. They are over-represented in almost all aspects of poverty, housing insecurity, and homelessness, and are disproportionately impacted by violence and trauma linked to precarious living situations.

Canada must do better to uphold the human rights of trans people. These are the most basic fundamental rights we all share — to be free from discrimination, to have equal access to housing and healthcare, to take part in work and education.

We all have a responsibility to ensure trans people feel safe being visible.

Read the full statement: Joint statement – Trans visibility starts by upholding trans human rights

To mark International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, the Interim Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, Charlotte-Anne Malischewski, and the Federal Housing Advocate, Marie-Josée Houle, issue the following joint statement:

03/23/2024

I stand firmly with JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France-JMBF, against the unjust detention of four le***an girls in Manikganj and Natore for simply embracing who they are.

This act of homophobic aggression by Bangladeshi authorities is a blatant violation of human rights and dignity.

I call on authorities to act decisively against this violation of privacy and personal freedom, and on the Government of Canada to support and help protect Bangladesh's LGBTQ+ community.

Let's unite against homophobia. Every voice counts towards building a society that honors equality and love.

Read more on the situation in Bangladesh here:
https://shahanur.blogspot.com/2024/03/statement-jmbf-is-gravely-concerned.html

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Shahanur Islam | Human Rights Defender, Lawyer and Blogger from Bangladesh

03/21/2024

I wrote a letter today about visits to Uganda.

Re: Duke of Edinburgh official visit to Uganda

The Right Honourable Mary Simon
Governor General of Canada
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A1
Canada

The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
Government House
1401 Rockland Avenue
Victoria BC V8S IV9
Canada

Your Right Honorable Excellency,
Your Honour,

I am writing to express my profound dismay regarding HRH Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh's recent visit to Uganda, which included a meeting with President Museveni.

This comes at a time when Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023, signed into law by Mr. Museveni, has provoked international condemnation and inflicted immense suffering on countless Ugandan citizens.

The decision by Buckingham Palace and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to proceed with this visit is, in my view, a significant lapse in judgment. Such actions not only undermine global human rights advocacy efforts but also signal an alarming disregard for the dire consequences faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda.

I would be deeply appreciative if you could pass on my sentiment to the appropriate channels and urge a reconsideration of the protocols and decision-making processes that led to this oversight, in order to help prevent future instances that could be perceived as endorsing or ignoring the suppression of human rights within Commonwealth realms.

Sincerely,

Morgane Oger MSM BASc
[Address redacted for safety]

https://morganeoger.ca

I live and work on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Skxwú7mesh-ulh, and Tsleil-Waututh nations. I will continue to work to repair harms perpetrated by colonialism and supremacy wherever it is safe and possible.

Equality. Rights. Justice. Inclusion... At the Intersection of Justice and Politics.

03/20/2024

Canada is missing a pivotal moment to fight a rollback of LGBTQ+ rights abroad, activists say, and they’re urging the Liberal government to put more action behind its condemnation of homophobic legislation in Uganda and Ghana.

Steven Kabuye, an activist visiting Toronto who was stabbed in broad daylight in Uganda in January, says the situation is dire.

“They’ve legalized homophobia,” he said of his country in an interview.

(Article behind paywall)

01/28/2024

Dec 2023: Civil society organizations call on states to create more dedicated pathways and programs to help LGBTQI+ people who are at risk of persecution, including humanitarian and development funding as well as resettlement pathways.

Global Refugee Forum: LGBTQI+ and Allied Civil Society Statement Rainbow Railroad

12/03/2023

Today is International Day of Disabled Persons. In British Columbia, advocates for disability rights demand urgent action:

1. Public Sector Accessibility:

Extend accessibility requirements to all public sector bodies, not just core government operations

(https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022SDPR0018-000570).

2. Raise Assistance Rates:

Significantly increase shelter and disability assistance rates to address the escalating cost of living and systemic poverty

(https://disabilityalliancebc.org/community-update-pwd-income-assistance-rate-increase-table/).

3. Critical Needs:

Prioritize higher disability assistance payments, comprehensive coverage for medical equipment and assistive devices, and investment in affordable, accessible housing

(https://disabilityalliancebc.org/report-on-recommendations-for-the-2023-bc-budget/ #:~:text=In%20particular%2C%20DABC%20advocated%20for,Investing%20in%20Affordable%2C%20Accessible%20Housing).

These are key steps towards creating a truly inclusive and barrier-free province for people with disabilities.

Over the past three years, the British Columbia government has implemented several measures to address the needs of people with disabilities:

1. Accessible BC Act:

Enacted in June 2021, this law aims to create a more accessible and inclusive province by identifying, preventing, and removing barriers faced by people with disabilities.

(https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023SDPR0047-001227 #:~:text=,day%20lives)
(https://www.ubcm.ca/policy-areas/accessibility-legislation #:~:text=,2023%20are%20required%20to%20establish).

2. Financial Assistance Increases:

In April 2021, the largest-ever permanent increase to income and disability assistance rates was implemented. This included a $175 per month increase for individuals on income and disability assistance, marking the third increase since July 2017. There were also increases in the senior’s supplement and the comforts allowance for people living in special care facilities.

(https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021SDPR0024-000483)

3. Expanded Services and Supports:

During the sixth annual AccessAbility Week in 2023, the government highlighted expanded projects and programs that reduce barriers and support inclusion in communities. This included funding of over $25 million for various organizations to help remove and prevent barriers, and support services for deafblind individuals, Indigenous people with disabilities, people with severe communication disabilities, and people with mobility disabilities.

(https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023SDPR0033-000833)

While these measures address some of the needs highlighted by disability advocates, there is still work to be done, particularly in the areas of further financial assistance increases and investments in affordable, accessible housing.

Beginning Sept. 1, 2022, more than 750 public-sector organizations will start establishing accessibility committees, accessibility plans and public-feedback mechanisms as required under the new Accessible British Columbia Regulation.

11/15/2023

Have you heard about the Stronger BC skills grant?

The StrongerBC future skills grant empowers British Columbians to shape their own futures. The grant covers up to $3,500 for eligible short-term skills training at public post-secondary institutions.

B.C. is taking action to create jobs, train people to work in high-opportunity fields and support businesses to adapt and grow.

10/28/2023

Nigeria raids LGBT community events while Canada and continues to do trade with the human rights abuser.

The main products exported from Nigeria to Canada were Crude Oil ($1.4B), Cocoa Beans ($38.1M), and Other Oily Seeds ($1.9M).

During the last 26 years the exports of Nigeria to Canada have increased at an annualized rate of 5.45%, from $365M in 1995 to $1.45B in 2021.

Advocates say police are making a show of anti-LGBTQ crackdown after second publicized raid in three months.

https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca//111313413494795119

10/27/2023

"We're asking that the attorney general have a look at the hate crime laws in this country to see if there are things that we can do to lower the threshold and to provide some semblance of accountability for actions"

- Jason Veltri, Rainbow Collective of Rainbow Collective of Thunder Bay

https://mastodon.roitsystems.ca//111307907251974607