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    An Opportunity for Canadian Youth to become Speaking Rights Youth Changemakers   Participate in the Speaking Rights Youth Changemakers Forum in Montreal from November 30th to December 3rd, 2017 Deadline to submit your application : Sunday September 24th, 11:59pm (Local Time in Montreal, QC).     More than 2000 young people are working with […]

  The 2017 edition of Equitas’ International human rights training program (IHRTP) is now over! With their newly acquired competencies and skills, 92 human rights leaders are now ready to tackle the next step in their work as human rights defenders, and effectively contribute to peace, security and the creation of a more equal and […]

Salie Thiam in Montreal, Canada (June 2017)   Every year, Equitas – in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada – offers the prestigious Ruth Selwyn bursary to one of 100 participants attending its International human rights training program (IHRTP). This bursary recognizes the participant’s work in the promotion and protection of women’s rights. The bursary honours Ruth […]

The participants of the 2017 Speaking Rights National Training   On May 5, 6 and 7, 2017, Equitas invited youth ambassadors aged 14 – 25 years old and staff members from over 15 community partner organizations from across Canada. The 40 changemakers gathered at Sid Lee’s 8 Queen Creative Space in Montreal for a three-day […]

All around the world, human rights defenders are beginning to pack their bags and plan their flights to Canada. While many have had their visas booked for a long time, some are just now finalizing their travel arrangements to join more than 90 other human rights leaders in Montreal. They are all taking part in […]

On June 9, open your Montreal home to human rights defenders for one evening!     Does the cultural diversity of our world peak your interest? Do you enjoy intercultural exchanges? Are you passionate about human rights and what we can do to make the world a better place?     Every Summer, 100 human […]

On March 29, 2017, Equitas hosted its annual fundraising event in support of our education and awareness programs for youth and human rights defenders in Canada and worldwide. The dynamic guests who filled the room, the exceptional venue and delicious food, the portable photo-booth, the fabulous DJ…it was such a positive outcome! THANK YOU to […]

  CALL FOR WORKSHOP SUBMISSIONS and PAPER PROPOSALS   The International Conference on Human Rights Education (ICHRE) is the forum for practitioners, policy-makers and academics to explore innovative education solutions to global challenges. This 3.5-day conference will assemble 300 participants from all over the world for practical workshops and insightful sessions featuring the latest tools, knowledge […]