Meet Inspiring Women from Around the World Changing Lives Through Human Rights Education
Women are key drivers of positive social change. They are leading the way to promote empowerment and gender equality. That is why Equitas, through human rights education initiatives, continues to equip women to be leaders today and tomorrow. Celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th, meet these 8 inspiring women and Equitas partners from […]
Promoting the emancipation of young Tunisian women through social engagement
IMEN HAMZA – Tunisia 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 […]
50th Anniversary Fundraising Event in Montreal – March 29, 2017
Join us to celebrate diversity and inclusion! March 29th, 2017 Le Salon 1861, 6:30pm Tickets — $130. (A partial tax receipt will be issued following the event.) For more information 514-954-0382 #241 or bmalenfant@equitas.org
Pushing for Citizen Empowerment and Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka
ERMIZA TEGAL – Sri Lanka 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’ support. […]
Drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
JOHN PETERS HUMPHREY ̶ Canada Co-founder of Equitas 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 […]
Equitas welcomes the creation of the new Inclusion Fund
Equitas welcomes the Caisse de dépôt et de placement du Québec announcement for the establishment of the Inclusion fund, a philanthropic fund of more that $3.5 million supported by Quebec’s financial community. This new fund will in part support Equitas’ education and awareness programs for Quebec youth to build an environment free of discrimination and […]
Empowering Marginalized Populations in Haiti Through Radio
COLETTE LESPINASSE ̶ Haiti 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 […]
Stimulating Youth Engagement in Tunisia
NAWRES CHRITI – Tunisia 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 […]
Igniting the Spark for Women’s Leadership and Engagement in Libya and Around the Globe
ALAA MURABIT– Libya 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 […]
Meet the young human rights changemakers from the Middle East & North Africa
Youth are key drivers of positive social change in the Middle East and North Africa. That is why Equitas works to train young human rights leaders and promote youth citizen engagement through innovative human rights education initiatives. As part of International Development Week 2017, Equitas shares the stories of three inspiring young human rights changemakers from […]