Fostering the emergence of an inclusive society for sexual and gender diversity
Fondation Émergence is a non-profit organization dedicated to the fight against homophobia and transphobia through impactful initiatives and advocacy.
Dans un contexte de reculs préoccupants des droits des personnes LGBTQ+, chaque œuvre mise à l’encan devient un geste concret de solidarité. En participant à l’Encan d’œuvres d’art de la Fondation Émergence, vous soutenez directement nos actions de sensibilisation, d’informations et de défense des droits. Parce que l’art peut rassembler… et faire avancer le changement.
Premier symposium québécois sur les réalités des personnes aînées LGBTQ+. Une journée d’échanges pour mieux comprendre les enjeux et faire avancer des milieux de vie inclusifs. Gratuit – inscription obligatoire.
Deepen your understanding of LGBTQ+ realities with our interactive online training courses.
The Fondation Émergence is launching a training tour, “Conversion Therapies: A Crime, Not Help!” throughout Quebec to equip professionals and raise public awareness in order to prevent, detect, and intervene against conversion therapies.
Grâce au soutien financier du gouvernement du Québec, la Fondation Émergence offre jusqu’au mois de mars 2026 une série de formations virtuelles entièrement gratuites visant à mieux accompagner les personnes proches aidantes LGBTQ+ et à soutenir les milieux dans leurs démarches d’inclusion.
A program designed to foster inclusion, strengthen teams, and raise awareness—while enriching your corporate culture.
A society that truly values every identity
We envision a society where everyone—regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression—can thrive with dignity, respect, and acceptance.
Celebrating
diversityWe strive for a world where diversity is not only acknowledged but embraced and celebrated at every level.
Mobilizing without politicizing
Through education, awareness, and tangible initiatives, we fight against discrimination and foster meaningful, lasting inclusion.
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Created by Fondation Émergence in 2003, the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, celebrated every May 17, is a flagship initiative aimed at raising public awareness of the discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ people.
Celebrated in over 60 countries, it unites individuals, organizations, and institutions in promoting equality, respect, and inclusion worldwide.
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Votre milieu, encore plus inclusif
Learning platform
Take advantage of a flexible and interactive format, guided by experts, to improve your practices and contribute to a more inclusive society.
Conferences
Raise awareness among your teams on a large scale with engaging and human-centered conferences.
Personalized support
To help you foster a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace for all LGBTQ+ identities.
Tool creation
We develop tools tailored to your realities: guides, inclusion policies, posters, videos, and any other materials needed to effectively raise awareness and inform about LGBTQ+ issues.
Expertise that adapts to every reality
Our expertise spans a broad spectrum, from work environments and senior community awareness to supporting organizations that assist caregivers and advocate against conversion practices. With tailored, thoughtful approaches, we empower every environment to foster inclusivity and respect for sexual and gender diversity.
Workplace
Whether through in-person or online training, customized coaching, inspirational conferences or the creation of customized tools, our services are designed to meet the unique needs of your work environment.
Realities of LGBTQ+ seniors
Fondation Émergence offers support to better understand the realities of LGBTQ+ seniors, and help adopt a range of best practices to contribute to their well-being.
Caregiver support
In Quebec, it’s estimated that more than 1 in 3 adults is a caregiver, which means that this reality concerns almost everyone at some point in their lives. Fondation Émergence offers support to better understand the realities of LGBTQ+ people in informal caregiving situations.
Combating conversion therapies
Since 2022, conversion therapy has been recognized as a criminal offence in Canada, and Fondation Émergence is involved in efforts to raise awareness of this crime, and the serious consequences it causes.
Grand public
For Fondation Émergence, a key objective remains: to educate, inform, and raise awareness about the realities of individuals who identify with sexual diversity, and plurality of gender identities and expressions.
Ally Network
A tangible commitment to inclusion and diversity
The Ally Network is a membership program by Fondation Émergence, designed for companies, organizations, and professionals looking to actively champion diversity and inclusion. Membership unlocks exclusive benefits, including specialized training, personalized coaching, conferences, and networking opportunities.
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4ième édition de l'encan d'œuvres d'art - Quand l’art devient un geste allié
La Fondation Émergence présente la 4ᵉ édition de son encan d’œuvres d’art, un événement solidaire qui mobilise artistes, collectionneur.euse.s et allié.e.s en soutien aux droits et à l’inclusion des personnes LGBTQ+. Déployé en deux volets complémentaires — un encan à la criée le dimanche 22 février et un encan virtuel en ligne — l’événement permet de participer selon ses préférences.
La Fondation Émergence annonce la tenue de son symposium « Les réalités des aîné.e.s LGBTQ+ : Où en sommes-nous? »
La Fondation Émergence tiendra le premier symposium au Québec consacré aux réalités des personnes aînées LGBTQ+. Cette journée de réflexion réunira des chercheur.euse.s, des intervenant.e.s et des organismes afin de dresser un état des lieux, partager les savoirs actuels et identifier des pistes d’action concrètes pour des milieux de vie plus inclusifs et sécuritaires.
Pour un monde sans thérapie de conversion : un projet franco-québécois pour sensibiliser et former les organisations internationales
La Fondation Émergence est fière d’annoncer un partenariat avec SOS Homophobie (France) dans le cadre du projet « Pour un monde sans thérapie de conversion », soutenu par la Commission permanente de coopération franco-québécoise (CPCFQ).
Turn your support into meaningful change
By supporting Fondation Émergence, you help drive awareness, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. Every donation contributes to building a world where diversity is respected and celebrated.