Vancouver News
Rainbow rally urges government for action on global 2SLGBTQIA+ rights
Peak Web June 5, 2024By: Yashita Dhillon, News Writer On May 17, a rally for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights took place at the Vancouver Art Gallery. This event was led by the Society of Queer Momentum Canada, which is a movement founded by 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations to combat the challenges faced by the queer community. The rally coincided with the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. May 11–17 marked the first National Rainbow Week in Canada, which is a movement of solidarity and advocacy for queer rights across the country, and calls for governmental actions and policies to protect these rights. Pride Month is celebrated internationally…
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Protest arises against city’s commemoration of Israel Independence Day
Peak Web June 5, 2024By: Hannah Fraser, News Writer Content warning: mentions of genocide and graphic descriptions of violence. On May 14, Vancouver City Hall and the Burrard Bridge were illuminated with blue and white lights by the City of Vancouver to celebrate “Israel…
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