BC Civil Liberties Association

Media Advisory: BCCLA at Supreme Court of Canada to argue against adult sentences for young people Read the Media Advisory: https://ow.ly/ZQRx50TImsN

Today, BCCLA President, Hasan Alam, spoke at a press conference in support of Amy Blanding, who was removed from her position by the Northern Health Authority for exercising her right to speak out in support of Palestinian human rights in her personal time. Amy Blanding stated: “I find it distressing that my support for basic human rights cost me my job. This is an example of anti-Palestinian racism in the workplace. I believe that Northern Health violated my constitutionally protected right to freedom of expression.” Hasan Alam spoke to the BCCLA's concern about what Amy's removal means for the erosion of our fundamental freedoms: "The right to express one’s views on matters of public importance, especially those related to human rights and international justice, is a cornerstone of our Charter-protected freedoms. Ms. Blanding's dismissal reflects a broader and alarming trend of employers disciplining and silencing individuals for engaging in political speech." “Whether in the workplace, academia, or public institutions, people are being unjustly penalized for standing up against systemic wrongs, including the complicity of Canadian institutions in international human rights...The BCCLA stands firmly with Amy Blanding in this lawsuit because defending her rights is defending the rights of all of us. We must not allow fear of controversy or discomfort to justify the erosion of our fundamental freedoms." "No one in Canada should ever have to fear losing their job or damaging their reputation for advocating for human rights, whether in Gaza or elsewhere." Vash Ebbadi-Cook who resigned in solidarity with Amy said: “I worry about what signal this sends to the broader Northern Health community members who chose to speak out against violence and for human rights and how this may silence them” Watch the Full Press Conference: https://lnkd.in/gNZZcYjT

The BCCLA, alongside a coalition of organizations, families, and advocates, is calling for a public inquiry into disproportionate and devastating police violence against Indigenous peoples and the Crown’s failure to prosecute the police. We are also demanding the implementation of a national tracking system to monitor police-involved deaths. Join the Call: https://ow.ly/X9Zr50TGklN

The BCCLA is hiring a Fundraising & Development Manager! Application Deadline: Oct 6, 2024 at 11:59pm Learn More and Apply: https://ow.ly/rcLz50TBOXt

The BCCLA urges Law Society members to vote against Proposed Member Resolution 3 ("Resolution 3"), which is scheduled for a vote at the Law Society of British Columbia's Annual General Meeting. Read Our Statement: https://ow.ly/wVS250ToEVa

The BCCLA is hiring a full-time Fundraising & Development Manager to lead BCCLA’s grassroots donor fundraising. We are looking for a person with a passion for human rights and social justice who is able to effectively communicate our systemic change legal work to the incredible donors who make that work possible. Applications, including cover letter and resume in one combined PDF, can be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line “Fundraising & Development Manager.” Application Deadline: Oct 6, 2024 at 11:59pm PST. Learn More and Apply: https://lnkd.in/gGRV4fWa

Join the BCCLA team! The BCCLA is hiring a Fundraising & Development Manager. Learn More and Apply: https://ow.ly/cbho50T85p4

The BCCLA is hiring a Legal Coordinator! Application deadline: Sept 25, 2024 https://lnkd.in/gVsFkTRG

📣Join the call for a national and provincial inquiry into the disturbing and disproportionate police-involved killings and deaths of Indigenous people, and for a formal, nationwide tracking system. Indigenous people in Canada are 10x more likely to be killed by police than white people. Between 2017 and 2020, 25 Indigenous people were shot and killed by the RCMP. Add your voice today and send an open letter letting the Premiere and Attorney General know that an inquiry is long overdue: https://ow.ly/3LVU50SUYFu

"I look forward to the year ahead as we work together to develop a new strategic plan, continuing to take on challenging and complex issues that others might shy away from, and build on our legacy of bold and principled advocacy." Read more about our new Board President: https://ow.ly/c5w950SPBvm