The Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) has been speaking with a proud feminist voice for almost 35 years. Our mandate is to advance the equality of women and girls in Canada through litigation, law reform, and public education using the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 

Women’s rights have been tested, and strengthened, though our advocacy work. Since 1985, we have intervened in landmark cases that have advanced equality in Canada. Our victories have created real change in women’s lives—helping to prevent violence, eliminate discrimination in the workplace, allow access to reproductive freedoms, provide better maternity benefits, and ensure a right to pay equity.

LEAF’s vital work is only possible with the support of pro bono counsel, community partners, and our generous donors.