Illustration of six diverse women standing together and gazing upward with determination. They represent different ages, ethnicities, and styles, including one woman wearing a hijab and another with white hair. Above them, the graphic reads “JHS Ottawa Women’s Equality Day – August 26th, 2025” in bold white text on a dark blue and beige background, with yellow star-like sparkles accenting the design.

On Women’s Equality Day, we honour the ongoing fight for gender justice.
Here in Canada, women began gaining voting rights in 1918, although many were denied that right until 1960.
#WomensEqualityDay #GenderJustice #EqualityForAll #StartWithoutStigma #RestoringCommunities #EveryoneDeservesAFuture

JHS graphic on a navy background reading ‘International Youth Day’ with ‘12 August’ in a yellow pill. A diverse group of illustrated youth smile and cheer along the bottom with yellow and white accents

Every young person deserves a seat at the table, and the power to shape it.
Today we honour youth who lead with courage, demand fairness, and believe in second chances.💛
#InternationalYouthDay #YouthDay #EveryoneDeservesAFuture #EffectiveJustHumane #JHSOttawa #YouthJustice #CommunityChange

Did you know?

1 in 5 Canadians lives with a disability, yet many still face barriers to justice, housing, and employment.

Disability Pride Month is a time to affirm that every person deserves dignity, access, and opportunity.

#DisabilityJustice #DisabilityPrideMonth #EveryoneDeservesAFuture

Illustration featuring the John Howard Society of Ottawa logo with the words "Live with Pride" in rainbow colours. A rainbow-striped arm is raised with an open hand showing a heart-shaped rainbow in the palm. The text reads: "International Day Against: Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia." At the bottom, it says: "May 17 | #IDAHOTB" and "Effective. Just. Humane"

On May 17, 1990, the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. Today, we honour that progress by continuing the fight against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia. We stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. #IDAHOTB #LiveWithPride #EveryoneDeservesAFuture