International Human Rights Training Program
90 human rights defenders from 40 countries attended Equitas’ 36th annual International Human Rights Training Program in June. They left Montreal after the three-week program with new knowledge, skills and networks as well as concrete plans to apply their learning to promote positive social change in their communities. ” It was such a pleasure to […]
Host Family Dinner 2015
An invitation to spend an evening with some of the most inspiring people you will ever meet! Does the cultural diversity of our world peak your interest? Do you enjoy intercultural exchanges? Are you passionate about human rights and diversity? You are invited to spend an evening with some of the most inspiring people you will […]
Talking sustainable change with an IHRTP facilitator
Behind the scenes look at Patrick Camille’s work with Equitas in Haiti With the 36th edition of Equitas’ International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) just weeks away, it’s important to reflect on the rich knowledge and wisdom that this year’s six selected facilitators will bring to the experience. Facilitators undertake the task of guiding participants through […]
Speaking Rights Public Events coming up in Montreal and Winnipeg
Winnipeg Speaking Rights Youth Engagement Projects 2015 – May 6, 2015 For the last 3 years, Equitas’ Speaking Rights program has been supporting youth engagement projects across Winnipeg with the support of The Winnipeg Foundation. These projects are opportunities for youth organisations to benefit from a small amount of financial support and Equitas’ coaching and […]
Legacy of the Armenian Genocide – a Personal Story
April 24, 2015 Thousands of people are expected to gather today in Ottawa to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and its estimated 1.5 million victims. Similar events will be taking place around the world. Behind the politics… behind the numbers, today is about remembering the victims and recognizing that each of the […]
Equitas volunteer and intern reunion
April 22, 2015 Last April 9, over 30 Equitas volunteers and interns gathered at the Equitas office for a reunion. Many of those present had interned for the International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) over the last few years. This three-week training program brings together human rights educators and defenders from around the world. Over […]
Communicating better to support human rights
April 13, 2015 Since 2007, Public Relations Without Borders (PRWB) has been helping development organizations leverage the use of public relations to effect social and economic change. PRWB was founded in Montreal by senior public relations professionals who want to share their expertise with populations in developing countries who would not normally have access to […]
Sharing a vision for the future of human rights
March 18, 2015 At Equitas, we are thankful for our many sponsors and partner organizations. They allow us to continue building a culture of human rights at home and abroad. TD Bank has been a supporter of Equitas since 2006, sponsoring our Play it Fair! program, which is run in day camps and after-school programs […]
Breaking down human rights barriers one keystroke at a time
March 11, 2015 The power of a voice can be revolutionary. The ability to share ideas and band together for a common cause and the greater good is a very unique facet of humanity, and over the years this practice has grown. As the gap between us grows smaller, the voices grow louder. We’re connected […]
When superstition is your biggest enemy: the fight for Albino rights in Tanzania
February 25, 2015 It’s like a scene from a horror film; a 15-year-old girl cleans outdoors when all of a sudden three men show up outside her home. Machetes in hand, they threaten to murder her mother if she cries out for help, leaving her alone and helpless. The men pin the girl down, and […]