Children and youth play an important role in building an inclusive society based on respect, equality and full participation of all its members, regardless of ethnic and cultural background, language, religion, sex or other distinction. In the same way that community values are instilled in young people who are part of a community, children and youth who are aware of the importance of the values of inclusion, non-discrimination, human rights and practice peaceful conflict resolution, will influence their peers, their families and ultimately shape their community.

Equitas has been developing innovative human rights education tools and programs that develop awareness and encourage participation of children and youth since 2004.

Learn more about Play it Fair!, our program for children aged 6-12

Learn more abour Speaking Rights, a program for 13-17 year old youth

Equitas – a leader in programs for children and youth

• Awarded the Prix de la citoyenneté (Ann Greenup) in May 2009, recognizing exceptional efforts in the struggle against racism in Québec

• Awarded Honorable mention, Award of Excellence in Anti-Racism in Canada in April 2008 by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation

• Recognized as a best practice in A Compendium of Good Practice: Human Rights Education in the School Systems of Europe, Central Asia and North America by the Council of Europe, OSCE ODIHR, UN OHCHR and UNESCO and the Good Ideas in Integration on the Cities in Migration website.