June 6, 2011: Opening of the 32nd annual International Human Rights Training Program
100 human rights educators and defenders from over 50 countries have now arrived in Montreal to participate in the 32nd annual of Equitas’ annual International Human Rights Training Program from June 5 to June 24. The participants, chosen from over 800 applications, come to the program to deepen their understanding of human rights education, to […]
November 17, 2010: Toronto Cocktail
Now available – Evaluation Report of the 2010 International Human Rights Training Program
Equitas Opens Application Process for 2011 International Human Rights Training Program
Play it Fair! enjoys tremendous success during summer 2010
Equitas launches new phase of programming in the Middle East and North Africa
HAITI: Solidarity with Haiti
Late in the afternoon of January 12, 2010, Equitas staff members were on the phone with partners in Haiti planning a training session when the earthquake hit. The meeting came to an abrupt end as our partners scrambled to get out of their building. Attempts to reach them afterwards were unsuccessful, until a short text […]
SRI LANKA: Breaking the Silence
In Kandy, Sri Lanka, Father Nandana Manatunga, a 2004 participant of the International Human Rights Training Program is defying the culture of silence and impunity surrounding incidents of torture and rape. As he accompanies victims in their search for justice, Father Manatunga also works with the local population to increase awareness of human rights applying […]
September 29, 2010: Annual Donor and Volunteer Recognition Cocktail
On September 29, 2010 some 80 donors, volunteers and members of Equitas staff gathered at the beautiful Avmor Gallery in Old Montréal for our annual Donor and Volunteer Recognition cocktail.The event was an opportunity for Equitas’ most valued asset – our donors and volunteers – to enjoy a night out at a beautiful venue, to […]
March 18, 2010: Phil Fontaine Receives The Equitas Award For Human Rights Education
Phil Fontaine, Canada’s foremost aboriginal leader of his generation has become the first recipient of the Equitas Award for Human Rights Education. The award, which recognizes and celebrates exceptional contributions made in the field of human rights education, was presented to Fontaine on March 18, 2010 at a gala cocktail event in Montréal. The award […]