As we approach International Women's Day, we're inspired by the many stories of courageous people in Canada 

As we approach International Women's Day, we're inspired by the many stories of courageous people in Canada and around the world who risk everything to defend the rights of women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. This week, we'll spotlight three brave human rights defenders.

Liz Fong-Jones is a Vancouver-based developer, engineer, labour and ethics organizer, and advocate for trans rights. In 2022, she and a dozen volunteers spent thousands of hours successfully forcing Kiwi Farms, an online hate-speech forum, offline multiple times. Now, she's the target of transphobia, racism, harassment, and threats of sexual violence by the website's supporters.

Liz's experiences shed light on the broader issue of technology-facilitated gender-based violence, which includes cyberbullying, doxing, swatting, and more. These acts disproportionately create an online environment of fear and intimidation, especially for Indigenous, Black and racialized women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

At Amnesty International Canada, we advocate for online spaces where everyone can express themselves freely and without fear. We envision a digital landscape that upholds the dignity and safety of all individuals. 

Join us in calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian government to reaffirm support and solidarity for 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities in Canada. >>


TAKE ACTION NOW


Liz Fong-Jones's persistence reminds us of the importance of collective action to ensure digital spaces are welcoming and secure for everyone. This International Women's Day, let's commit to advocating for a world where everyone is safe, respected, and valued.

In hope and solidarity,

Elishma Khokhar, Gender Rights Campaigner

Amnesty International Canada