Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual and Transgender People
On Saturday 9 June 2012, 56 participants from the International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) participated in a session on the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and transgender (LGBT) people. Participants from over 30 countries were part of this session. The session was an opportunity for participants to share information about the situation of […]
Congolese lawyer, Ngungua Gisèle Sangua recognized for her work with women and girls, victims of war crimes
Ngungua Gisele Sangua is this year’s winner of the Ruth Selwyn Bursary for Achievement in Empowering Women and Girls. She is the coordinator of Coordinator of Action Large des Femmes Avocates in Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo where she works with women and girls, victims of sexual violence. There, she provides legal assistance […]
Haiti: the endless construction of human rights
Two years after the earthquake in Haiti, hundreds of people have still not been relocated. Beyond the effects of natural disasters, some involving the Haitian political accommodation. This is the case of Patrick Camille, program manager at the Groupe d’appui aux rapatriés et réfugiés (GARR). An alumnus of the IHRTP, he is taking part in […]
Over 140 human rights educators and their guests rock the 33rd annual International Human Rights Training Program
By far the most colourful and exciting event at the IHRTP is the International Evening. A veritable feast of song, dance, food, music and general happiness and excitement, this year’s International Evening did not disappoint. After a meal representing cuisine from around the world, Ngungua Gisele Sangua, Coordinator of Action Large des Femmes Avocates in […]
Human rights defenders enjoy Canadian barbecue
Monday, June 11th was the traditional barbecue at the International Human Rights Training Program. Every year, we organize what is certainly a Canadian summer tradition, the backyard barbecue on a warm summer’s evening. But before the barbecue, we first take the annual group picture. No mean feat assembling the more than 150 participants, facilitators and […]
“If you cannot raise up your eyes, you will always think you are at the highest level”
This was the concluding sentence offered by one of the IHRTP participants in Thursday’s activity, human rights education and social change. I was very kindly welcomed by Group 3, which has 13 participants, from 13 countries. I spent the morning with people from: Tanzania, Brazil, Vietnam, Libya, Kenya, Indonesia, Timor Leste, Uganda, Bangladesh, Nepal, Egypt, […]
And we’re off……..
The 2012 International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) has begun. On Sunday June 3, participants from 56 countries, many still recovering from long journeys and jet lag, gathered for the registration and were welcomed by Equitas staff, interns and volunteers. Over the course of the next three weeks, the 108 human rights defenders and educators […]
The Dangers that Human Rights Defenders Face
Yesterday, I was reminded once again of the courage and commitment it takes to be a human rights defender and educator when we learned that Asma Jahangir, recipient of the 2012 Equitas Award for Human Rights Education and alumnus of our International Human Rights Training Program in 1990, is receiving very serious death threats in […]
“Wild and out of control heartbeat”, or: what it’s like for a participant in the days leading up to the International Human Rights Training Program
Our International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) began on Sunday, June 3. Over 30 staff and interns are focused on nothing but – and over 106 participants have arrived in Montréal for a three week program that will change their lives and work. The participants are truly a varied group, coming from all the corners […]
Welcome to our new Blog!
Equitas is excited to welcome you to its new blog. It will be yet another way to share news with you, update you on our ongoing activities and to share some of the dynamism of our programs and of our incredible alumni and partners. In the coming days we will be welcoming over 100 human […]