B.C.'s Chris Morrissey, a 'fierce, indomitable' advocate for immigration rights, mourned by 2SLGBTQ+ community
19-04-2025 16:00 via cbc.ca

B.C.'s Chris Morrissey, a 'fierce, indomitable' advocate for immigration rights, mourned by 2SLGBTQ+ community

Chris Morrissey died surrounded by loved ones at the age of 82. She was most widely known for founding Rainbow Refugee in 2000, a Vancouver-based organization that helps people fleeing persecution based on their gender identity or sexual orientation, after experiencing a trying immigration experience with her partner. 
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