LEAF litigates, advocates, and educates to advance gender equality for women, girls, trans, and non-binary people in Canada, removing systemic barriers that have existed in Canadian society for decades and combatting emerging threats.
Donations ensure LEAF can remain on the frontlines, whether it be in a courtroom or in front of a legislature.
Learn about LEAF’s over 40 years of feminist legal advocacy here.
Here are some highlights:
- Since 1985, LEAF has been involved in over 150 legal cases that have advanced the rights of women, girls, trans and non-binary people.
- LEAF has advocated for survivors by intervening in almost all precedent-setting sexual assault cases at the Supreme Court of Canada.
- From 2024-2025, we’ve made significant strides together:
14
active interventions before courts across the country
1021
participants engaged in public legal education workshops
26
emerging legal cases diligently monitored
81
community partnerships
“For decades, I have been proud to support LEAF. It is central to women’s rights in Canada – combining complex analysis with broad advocacy and education. LEAF’s Abortion Access Tracker is a prime example of how they deliver cutting edge tools to women across our country, driving real change. Keep up the great work, LEAF!”
More on LEAF’s most recent gender justice victories can be found in our annual report.