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Virtual EquiTalks: A Success for Equitas!

Posted on November 5, 2020

This year, Equitas had the opportunity to innovate and held its annual EquiTalks: Building Connected Communities events online. Presented in collaboration with Dignity Network Canada, the EquiTalks brought together more than 350 participants from 30 different countries, offering an international dimension to this event series, contributing to its success due to its increased accessibility. Two panel discussions were held on October 21 and 22 with our guest of honor: Victor Madrigal Borloz, the United [...]

Support human rights education by reading a book!

Posted on October 1, 2020

Buy the book, support Equitas! As a former primary teacher, Kristin Butcher, the author of The Druid and the Dragon, believes that one is never too young or too old to make a difference in their community. Equitas’ work in Canada is all about children and youth creating change in their communities on issues that […]

More than $7 500 were raised for Equitas at the Scotia Bank Virtual Race!

Posted on October 1, 2020

More than 150 km were completed by our 19 runners! 19 people ran and raised funds for Equitas and human rights education in the Scotia Bank Virtual Race this summer. More than $7 500 were raised this year for our first participation in the race. You can still donate to Equitas and support human rights […]

Anne Delorme | Fund Director, ACTIF

Posted on August 17, 2020

Anne Delorme | Fund Director, ACTIF 666 Sherbrooke West – Suite 1100 Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1E7 Anne joined the Equitas team in August 2020 as Fund Director, ACTIF. She holds a MBA from McGill’s Desautels Faculty of Management and 20 years of experience managing complex development programs and teams in international NGOs, national and multilateral […]

Junior Smith Charles fights for the future of the LGBTQI community in Haïti with Kouraj Pou Pwoteje Dwa Moun

Posted on July 10, 2019

As a transgender woman openly expressing her sexual identity in Haïti, Junior Smith Charles leads a difficult fight for the respect of LGBTQI people’s rights in her country. Despite her self-confidence and the pride she holds for her sexual identity, the struggle of this movement has proven difficult and slow in the past few years, […]

Building Connected Communities – A Woman’s Journey for Human Rights

Posted on December 10, 2018

May 10th – Youth are leading change in their communities. Join the movement!

Posted on May 1, 2018

This is an inspiring time for youth-led social change across the world, and in Montreal! Young leaders are taking action to build more equitable and inclusive communities. We are pleased to invite you to our Speaking Rights 2018 Community Event, to join the 6 initiatives launched by youth in the communities of across the […]

Implementing Human Rights Education at Every Level in Brazil

Posted on October 5, 2017

FERNANDA LAPA – Brazil. From the homeless of Joinville in Brazil to the United Nations in Geneva, Fernanda Brandão Lapa brings the message of empowerment through human rights education. Her work transforms life for people at every level: the street, the school, the city, the nation, and the world.

Promoting active citizenship in Haiti to lift the barriers to development

Posted on August 18, 2017

PATRICK CAMILLE – Haiti This story is part of the series We are human rights changemakers to celebrate Equitas’ 50th anniversary. All through 2017, we invite you to discover stories of 50 inspiring human rights changemakers. These are but a few of the hundreds who have changed lives around the world through human rights education with Equitas’ support. […]

Myriam Zaidi | Education Specialist

Posted on May 23, 2017

Myriam Zaidi | Education Specialist (514) 954-0382, ext. 254 666 Sherbrooke West – Suite 1100 Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1E7 mzaidi@equitas.org Myriam joined the Equitas team in October 2016, as an Educational Specialist for the Canadian programs. Prior to joining Equitas, Myriam worked for a national girls’ programs organization, where she was responsible for coordinating publications […]