PRESS RELEASE: Equitas Expands International and Regional Training to Strengthen the Collective Power of Human Rights Defenders
Equitas launches an international project to train and mobilize human rights defenders in Africa, MENA, and the Indo-Pacific in response to growing repression.
Economy & Prosperity: Let’s Not Forget Human Rights
In a context where economic concerns dominate the news in Canada, what place do human rights hold in a society that aspires to be prosperous and in a so-called strong economy? Concerns are numerous: the cost of living is skyrocketing, rents are unaffordable, and groceries are increasingly expensive. We experience this daily. More and more [...] Term of references – RFP – CPA on retainer (Audit support)
Background Equitas | International Centre for Human Rights Education is a Canadian nonprofit organization with multi-project funding and annual audited financial statements. We are seeking to retain an independent CPA to support management and the finance team during audit preparation and throughout the year. Objectives Strengthen audit readiness and efficiency Improve quality and timeliness of financial […]
A global video for Human Rights Day: Think human rights don’t affect you?
Even today, injustices persist and human rights are declining around the world. Last year alone, 60 countries saw a deterioration in their political rights and civil liberties, according to Freedom House. For December 10, International Human Rights Day, it is essential to remember that these rights belong to all of us... and they influence our [...] Request for Proposal for cybersecurity services
1. Introduction and context Equitas is an organization actively seeking to strengthen its cybersecurity posture and elevate the maturity of its security system. A recent baseline diagnostic, based on the CIS Critical Security Control framework, identified gaps and areas for improvement. The objective of this RFP is to select a qualified, Canada-based cybersecurity services partner [...]Abdoulaye Bah: An inspiring journey at the heart of resilience
In a context of exile and repression, many human rights defenders continue their work despite the dispersion of their communities. Abdoulaye Bah is one of these individuals, embodying the resilience of civil society, maintaining solidarity and commitment beyond borders. Abdoulaye is currently pursuing a Professional Residency at Equitas, supported by Resilient Societies, which allows him to promote the Resilience Network as an Associate and ambassador. This flagship initiative, led in partnership with Equitas, aims to become a global platform for organization, advocacy, and solidarity for human rights […]
75 human rights defenders from around the world gather in Canada for a two-week training program
In a global context marked by multiple crises and the resurgence of armed conflicts, human rights and its teaching must remain at the heart of international priorities. From war-torn Ukraine in Europe to ongoing violations in the Middle East, and from conflicts to political and security instability across Africa, grave human rights violations are multiplying [...] EquiTalks: Economic Prosperity & Human Rights
Listen to a live panel of experts exploring the powerful intersection between economic prosperity and human rights, and how these two dimensions reinforce each other in building a more just and sustainable future. Sustainable prosperity cannot be achieved without guaranteeing human rights, which promote social stability, civic participation, reduced inequalities, and fair, inclusive workplaces. The event will [...] Tribute to Fatou Bintou Thioune, an inspiring human rights defender
It is with great emotion that Equitas pays tribute to Fatou Bintou Thioune, a close collaborator and long-time partner, whose passing we learned of with great sadness last July. Her unwavering commitment to human rights and women's rights in Senegal and West Africa touched hundreds of lives and inspired a whole generation of human rights [...] When exchanges fuel collective action!
Last week, Equitas immersed itself in an inspiring and rejuvenating experience: three days rich in encounters and discussions at the 3rd International Francophone LGBTQI Conference of Égides—International Francophone Alliance for Equality and Diversity in Montreal—Francophone LGBTQI Horizons: Transmitting, Celebrating, and Preparing for Tomorrow. Through its conference, Égides offered more than 300 participants representing different French-speaking countries [...]