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In Haiti, the Town of Thomassique Pitches in to Help Those Living with a Disability

Publié en 2018

Thanks to the co-operation between local leaders and a dedicated mayor, the Haitian town of Thomassique is organizing for inclusion and the rights of people living with a disability.

Big questions – Alice Nderitu: A Woman’s Journey for Human Rights

Publié en 2018

Alice Nderitu sat down with Equitas ahead of International Women’s Day to talk women in peacemaking, allowing oneself to be vulnerable and the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration for Human Rights.

Indigenous and Refugee Stories of Resilience on Turtle Island

Publié en 2018

In collaboration with Equitas and the Conseil Interculturel de Montréal, Canadian Roots Exchange is excited to announce its first Montreal event in there « All My Relations » dialogue series on solidarity and reconciliation. We want to first acknowledge this event is being held on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of […]

Conseils pour impliquer les femmes dans l’atténuation du conflit

Publié en 2018

This resource document provides guidance on ensuring that women are included in all stages of peace negotiations and post-conflict reconstruction. Also available in English.

Speaking Rights Changemakers: Transforming communities coast to coast to coast

Publié en 2017

“As participants of the 2017 Speaking Rights Changemakers Forum, we are transforming communities coast to coast to coast. Our collective goals are to: create positive change; ensure that youth voices are heard by decision-makers and community members; encourage diversity; build more inclusive communities; support youth empowerment; take action; increase youth engagement, and to raise awareness of the problems youth face.” Youth leaders […]

Raising the Voices of Migrant Workers in Malaysia

Publié en 2017

GLORENE DAS – Malaysia. Malaysia has one of the fastest-growing economies in South-East Asia, with a population of approximately 30 million people. The economic situation of the country makes it appealing to the surrounding countries, where large parts of the population are seeking a better life.

Frank And Oak teams up with Equitas for its new And* campaign promoting inclusion and diversity

Publié en 2017

Frank And Oak teams up with Equitas as it launches its new collection And*. Each garment was made in collaboration with Montreal’s Petites-Mains, an organization that helps immigrant women break out of social isolation and integrate the workforce. 5$ of every purchase from the And* collection will go to Equitas. The new And* […]

National Speaking Rights Youth Changemakers Forum 2017: youth are making their mark in communities across Canada!

Publié en 2017

From November 30 to December 3, 2017, youth leaders and staff from 15 organizations across Canada will come to Montreal to participate in a 3-day Youth Forum to reflect on how they can contribute to communities that are open, respectful and inclusive to all Canadians. Youth will generate concrete ideas about how to […]

Promoting Human Rights and Religious Plurality in Pakistan

Publié en 2017

SAMSON SALAMAT – Pakistan. When Samson Salamat was a child in Pakistan, neither he nor his seven brothers and sisters could use the same plates or glasses as their classmates. They were not the same as the other 2,000 families in their village—they were among Pakistan’s 1.5 percent Christian minority.

Empowering young mothers of the black community of Montreal

Publié en 2017

MONIQUE DAUPHIN – Montreal. Monique Dauphin is a key figure in the Haitian community of Montreal thanks to her many achievements, especially for women’s rights. Monique started questioning inequality early on: “When my mother discovered the significance of the word “feminist”, she told me that I had always been one”.