Sue Montgomery, the woman behind #BeenRapedNeverReported to MC the Equitas Gala at Cirque du Soleil
December 16, 2014 When Montreal Gazette reporter Sue Montgomery started a conversation on #BeenRapedNeverReported,revealing her own experience of sexual abuse, she never expected to initiate a movement that would reach 8 million persons within a week. Women from across Canada, but also from around the world, talked about their experience of sexual violence – many […]
The Young Women Young Leaders Forum: stand up for change!
December 4, 2014 Over 120 persons participated to the Young Women, Young Leaders (YWYL) Forum, yesterday, December 3rd. The event was an opportunity to highlight the ways fifty remarkable young women in Montreal have turned action into change and have been transforming their communities. Fifty diverse women from four communities across Montreal are at the core […]
Communications Internship Available
Equitas – International Centre for Human Rights Education is looking for a web editor intern for the creation and publication of articles related to human rights. Under the supervision of the Communications Manager, this person’s main tasks will be to conduct interviews, write articles and contribute to the management of social networking and to the […]
Invitation to the Young Women, Young Leaders Forum
November 26, 2014 Please join us for the Young Women, Young Leaders (YWYL) Forum on December 3rd. During this public event we will be highlighting the ways over 50 remarkable young women in Montreal have turned action into change and have been transforming their communities. This is your chance to exchange, learn about Action for […]
Peace, Democracy and Human Rights Education in Burma
November 24, 2014 Myanmar, also known as Burma, has almost become a symbol of the struggle for democracy and human rights. Almost everyone has heard of Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize winner and leader of the Burmese opposition. However, many others are working behind the scenes for democratic progress and human rights education. […]
Equitas Gala Cocktail – Toronto, December 9, 2014
On December 9 2014, Equitas was delighted to hold its Toronto cocktail, generously hosted by TD Bank Group with the support of Tim Hortons, with the Right Honourable Paul Martin and the Honourable Justice Frank Iacobucci as we recognized International Human Rights Day by learning how we can build bridges and greater understanding between Indigenous […]
Charles Biddle Jr. encourages you to attend the Equitas gala cocktail!
November 12, 2014 The fabulous Equitas Gala Cocktail will be held again this year on the top floor of Cirque du Soleil headquarters in Montreal (the famous 7th Heaven Room!). Be sure to save the date: February 12, 2015. The event will be a gey-together for all concerned citizens (young professionals, business people, activists for […]
Tickets for Cirque du Soleil Cocktail now on sale!
November 6, 2014 Please join us in supporting Equitas’ annual Gala which will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2015, 7:00 pm, at the magnificent 7e CIEL room at the world renowned Cirque du Soleil Headquarters in Montreal. Your magical evening begins with a glass of bubbly before being whisked up to the stunning 7th […]
Supporting a democratic, pacific transition in Burkina Faso
November 4, 2014 Equitas is very concerned about the current political crisis in Burkina Faso. Many human rights activists who have participated in our International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) and regional activities in the past are residents of Burkina Faso. In conjunction with the Burkina Faso Equitas Network, the Mouvement burkinabé des droits de […]
EQUITAS GALA COCKTAIL TORONTO – December 9, 2014
Please join us for the 2014 Equitas Gala Cocktail: The Role of Education in Building a Just and Inclusive Society for Indigenous Peoples and all Canadians – A Celebration of International Human Rights Day With the Right Honourable Paul Martin December 9, 2014, 6:00-8:00 pm, 54th floor, TD Centre, 66 Wellington Street West, Toronto Equitas […]