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Yaniv claims 'MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+' identity in latest BC Human Rights complaint

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Trans-identifying activist Jessica Yaniv has filed a human rights complaint with the BC Human Rights Tribunal that explicitly claims membership in the 'MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+' community while alleging discr ...

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Yaniv claims 'MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+' identity in latest BC Human Rights complaint

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