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November 26, 2013: Launch of the Mosharka project in Fes, Morocco

Youth and local organisations from Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia and Yemen have teamed up with Equitas to launch a new three year project called Mosharka (“participation” in Arabic). This project is funded primarily by the European Union (750,000 €) and by the Ford Foundation. It  builds on the vital role played by young people, who […]

November 20 is National Child Day!

National Child Day is a chance for children, families and communities to join in activities that highlight positive values, children’s rights and participation.  The date marks the occasion when the United Nations adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child? It […]

November 13, 2013: Read Equitas’ 2012-2013 Annual Report

During 2012-2013, Equitas reinforced its position as a global leader in human rights education. Our programming reach continued to expand, as more partner organizations and alumni developed programs, training sessions and community initiatives based on Equitas tools and approaches. Major evaluations of our programming in Canada and overseas during the past year confirmed the ongoing […]

November 12, 2013: Launch of the Mosharka project

A new project to strengthen the role of youth in building human rights and democracy in the Southern Mediterranean Read the full press release. Learn more about our work in the Middle East and North Africa

October 18, 2013: 2013 Equitas Play it Fair! Award – nomination form

October 18, 2013: On November 20th, Equitas will celebrate National Child Day by giving out its annual Play it Fair! award to an individual or team who has shown leadership and creativity in promoting children’s rights and participation in their community through Play it Fair! You can recognize a Play it Fair! champion(s) in your […]

October 9, 2013: Application form for the 2014 International Human Rights Training Program now available

35th annual International Human Rights Training Program, June 8 – June 27, 2014 The application period for the 35th annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is now closed for international participants. We are still accepting applications from Canadian candidates until  March 28, 2014. We look forward to another inspiring three-week program and the opportunity […]

October 2, 2013: Ford Foundation to support Equitas’ work in Egypt

Equitas has been keeping a close eye on the situation in Egypt since President Morsi was removed from Office on July 4th and is concerned by the level of violence and number of arrests by security forces during the subsequent crackdown.  These events have further polarized the country and appear to have rendered a democratic […]