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International Human Rights Training Program

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90 human rights defenders from 40 countries attended Equitas’ 36th annual International Human Rights Training Program in June. They left Montreal after the three-week program with new knowledge, skills and networks as well as concrete plans to apply their learning to promote positive social change in their communities. ” It was such a pleasure to […]

Talking sustainable change with an IHRTP facilitator

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Behind the scenes look at Patrick Camille’s work with Equitas in Haiti With the 36th edition of Equitas’ International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) just weeks away, it’s important to reflect on the rich knowledge and wisdom that this year’s six selected facilitators will bring to the experience. Facilitators undertake the task of guiding participants through […]

Legacy of the Armenian Genocide – a Personal Story

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April 24, 2015 Thousands of people are expected to gather today in Ottawa to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and its estimated 1.5 million victims.  Similar events will be taking place around the world. Behind the politics… behind the numbers, today is about remembering the victims and recognizing that each of the […]

Communicating better to support human rights

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April 13, 2015 Since 2007, Public Relations Without Borders (PRWB) has been helping development organizations leverage the use of public relations to effect social and economic change. PRWB was founded in Montreal by senior public relations professionals who want to share their expertise with populations in developing countries who would not normally have access to […]

Sharing a vision for the future of human rights

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March 18, 2015 At Equitas, we are thankful for our many sponsors and partner organizations. They allow us to continue building a culture of human rights at home and abroad. TD Bank has been a supporter of Equitas since 2006, sponsoring our Play it Fair! program, which is run in day camps and after-school programs […]

In Tanzania, community members use their voice to fight exclusion and violence

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March 16, 2005 Today, 185 men, women and children of all ages gathered in the community of Biriri, located at the foot of Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania. They came together to hear the results of the baseline study that Equitas, in partnership with Tusonge and community leaders, facilitated in three communities in the region over the […]

Breaking down human rights barriers one keystroke at a time

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 March 11, 2015 The power of a voice can be revolutionary. The ability to share ideas and band together for a common cause and the greater good is a very unique facet of humanity, and over the years this practice has grown. As the gap between us grows smaller, the voices grow louder. We’re connected […]

Fighting violence to promote youth participation in Senegal

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March 9, 2015 More than 100 youth, community leaders, and representatives of local authority shared their experiences and offered recommendations during a community forum which took place in Thiès, Senegal on February 25. The forum‘s theme was the fight against violence in the community. The participants welcomed the opportunity to share their knowledge and experiences, […]

Speaking Rights Training in Ottawa

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February 16, 2015 Equitas had the pleasure of being in Ottawa some days ago for Speaking Rights Trainings with local Community organizations, including the YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization. More than 15 youth workers and coordinators were trained on the Speaking Rights approach and were excited about using these […]