Equitas builds student wellbeing with teachers and educators in BC
Teachers in the Tri-Cities School District of BC were struggling to find ways to engage their students in meaningful and engaging class and after-class programs. They heard about how what Equitas’ Community Action Projects approach did for the Engaged Immigrant Youth Program of the Vancouver School Board and it has inspired them to try it […]
Defending the rights of LGBTI people in Haiti
CHARLOT JEUDY- Haiti This story is part of the We are human rights changemakers series to celebrate Equitas’ 50th anniversary (#Equitas50). Throughout 2017, we invite you to discover the 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. Photo : Mikaël Theimer (www.mikaeltheimer.com) Being gay, […]
Meet Canadian changemakers empowering youth through human rights education
For 50 years, Equitas has promoted human rights education as powerful a tool for social change, inclusion and respect. Meet 4 inspiring Canadian changemakers working with children and youth across Canada to help them build welcoming and inclusive communities, free of discrimination and bullying.
Reengaging a new generation in the promotion of human rights
STEPHEN J. TOOPE – Canada 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’ […]
Equitas reinforces student leadership on wellbeing issues in Surrey
“The student’s community action project targeted those who were in most need of a mentorship type program (young women that were more socially excluded), by collaborating with the school administration team. By having a specific target to the program, we helped to minimize bullying, promote inclusion, all of which contributes to reducing the likelihood of […]
Advocating for Children’s Rights in Foster Care in Winnipeg
MARIE CHRISTIAN – Winnipeg, Canada 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 […]
Teaching Human Rights to Kids in Vancouver’s Community Centres
TOM HIGASHIO -Vancouver, Canada This story is part of the series We are human rights changemakers to celebrate Equitas’ 50th anniversary (#Equitas50). 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’ […]
Meet inspiring changemakers who amplify the voices of migrants and refugees in Canada and the Middle East
There are more than 65 million refugees and displaced people worldwide, more than half of which are children under 18. That is more people forced to flee than at any other time in the last 70 years, according to the UN Refugee Agency. Many human rights defenders in Canada and around the world work hard to amplify the voices of migrants and refugees, and help them […]
Teaching Human Rights to Young Refugees in Jordan
KHALIL RADWAN – JORDAN 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 […]
Raising awareness of the rights of migrants in Canada and the world
FRANÇOIS CRÉPEAU – MONTREAL, CANADA This story is part of the series We are human rights changemakers to celebrate Equitas’ 50th anniversary (#Equitas50). 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 […]