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

Chris Morrissey Dies at 82

Chris Morrissey, a prominent advocate for social progress and LGBT rights, passed away at the age of 82, surrounded by loved ones. She is best known for founding Rainbow Refugee in 2000, a Vancouver-based organization dedicated to assisting individuals fleeing persecution due to their gender identity or sexual orientation, a mission inspired by her own challenging immigration experience with her partner. Morrissey’s contributions have had a lasting impact on the lives of many within the LGBTQ+ community.

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