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International Women’s Day 2023: Women, Life, Freedom

International Women’s Day (IWD) is not just a celebration, it is a reminder. Of the…

LGBTQ+ Kenyan Rights Matter

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, Honourable George Peter Kaluma, MP of Kenya's Homa Bay Town…

Re: Sentencing of Colin Harnack in murder of Julie Berman

In honour of Julie Berman, The 519 was present today at Colin Harnack’s sentencing hearing.…

42nd anniversary of the Toronto Bathhouse Raids

This week marks the 42nd anniversary of the Toronto bathhouse raids, a pivotal moment in…

Black History Month 2023

February is Black History Month, and this year’s global theme is Black Resistance.Black queer and…

COVID-19 Shelter Transition and Relocation Plan Update 2023

Today, the Economic and Community Development Committee at the City of Toronto debated the COVID-19…

Human Rights Day 2022

December 10 is Human Rights Day. When our rights are under attack, we fight back.…

Drag Is Our Resistance

There are disturbing reports of a number of drag shows across Ontario becoming targets of…

In Solidarity with Club Q

Last night, a shooter opened fire at Club Q, a queer nightclub, in Colorado Springs,…

Status For All: Letter to PM Justin Trudeau and Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Sean Fraser

The 519 joins Migrant Rights Network in advocating for permanent residence for all. Read our…

In solidarity with Iran

The 519 is firmly in solidarity with protestors in Iran grieving the loss of Mahsa…

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today and every day —…

Lifting the Blood Ban: A Step in the Right Direction

Today’s news that Health Canada has approved proposed changes to how Canadian Blood Services screens blood and…

Housing For All

​Safe and affordable housing is a basic human right. There is an urgent need for…

215 is not just a number: In solidarity with the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation. Grieving along with our communities.

We are heartbroken by the terrible losses that came out of Kamloops, British Columbia over…

Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations: Grieving and hoping together

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Today, the Independent Civilian Review into Missing Person Investigations will release…

Encampment Evictions and Trespass Notices: Joint Letter to Mayor Tory and Councillors Cressy, Layton, Perks, and Wong-Tam

A joint letter written by a coalition of lawyers at: Black Legal Action Centre, Community Justice…

Canadian Lawyer Magazine’s op-ed concerning BC courts’ initiatives on forms of address for parties and counsel in proceedings

The 519 Board of Management Chair and Vice-Chair write to the magazine's editor-in-chief in response…

The 519 and LGBT Youthline: Letter to House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, supporting Bill-C6

On December 6, 2020, LGBT Youthline and The 519 wrote to the House of Commons Standing…

The accreditation of Canada Christian College puts our LGBTQ2S communities at risk

Updated: December 7, 2020 On Friday, November 27, 2020, The 519 deputed to members of…

There are several ways you can get involved and take action:

March 2023 Update: this page is still under construction and we continue to add all the advocacy Army of Lovers has been involved with.

WE CAN'T DO THIS WORK ALONE.

Join our Army of Lovers. Stand with us as we advocate for the rights, safety, and well-being of 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Toronto and beyond.