The Famous Five fought one of the most important legal battles in Canadian history to have women recognized as persons under the law — a victory that helped secure women’s political rights and representation.

Today, the organization that claims to carry forward that legacy, the Famous Five Foundation, has chosen to honour a biological male activist at an International Women’s Day event.

This decision contradicts the very principle the Famous Five fought to establish: that women are a distinct group deserving recognition, protection and representation.

If you believe awards meant to celebrate women should only be given to women, please add your name to the petition calling on the Foundation to reconsider this decision.