Gemma Hickey
Gemma Hickey is a prominent Canadian LGBTQ-rights advocate known for their work on behalf of transgender individuals. They have been vocal about the challenges faced by transgender Americans, particularly in light of policies enacted during the Trump administration, and have praised recent judicial rulings that offer protections to marginalized communities.
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Gemma Hickey called for the removal of the religious defense for hate speech to protect everyone's rights.
Islamic preacher barred from entering Canada for speaking tour, months after being banned from U.K.
Canada· 2025-10-24
Gemma Hickey, a Canadian survivor who took part in Monday’s meeting, said Leo met with the victims in his office at the Vatican’s apostolic palace.
Canadian among survivors of Catholic sexual abuse who met with Pope LeoCanada· 2025-10-20
Gemma Hickey, president of the ECA and a Canadian victim of clerical abuse, described the conversation as deeply significant.
El papa se reunió con víctimas de abusos sexuales por parte de miembros de la Iglesia
Dominican Republic· 2025-10-20
Transgender advocate Gemma Hickey welcomed the Canadian government’s updated advice.
Ottawa warns Canadians in U.S. their permanent resident status could be terminatedCanada· 2025-10-02
Transgender advocate Gemma Hickey said centres where non-binary and trans people congregate provide 'a lifeline.'
Ottawa urged to ensure bubble zones protect LGBTQ and other groups from harassment by protestersCanada· 2025-09-09
Gemma Hickey, who is non-binary, said forcing non-binary people to choose a male or female gender has 'serious implications' for Canada’s transgender community.
Canadians with an X gender marker will now have to select male or female on Nexus travel cards after Trump orderCanada· 2025-08-05
Canadian LGBTQ-rights advocate Gemma Hickey has heard from transgender Americans who have faced issues with their passports since Mr. Trump took office.
Judge halts deportation of non-binary American in landmark ruling after Trump’s gender edictsCanada· 2025-07-16
