“Make transphobia unthinkable”: Six ways social purpose organizations can fight anti-trans hatred

Author Brennan Doherty
Anti-trans hatred appears to be on the rise in Canada, especially within far-right political movements.

Why It Matters

Trans and nonbinary Canadians are among the most vulnerable clients a social purpose organization may serve. If organizations aren’t capable of showing explicit support for trans people, those clients won’t feel safe reaching out to network or ask for services.

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