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Funded Projects

Publié en 2021

The Act Together for Inclusion Fund (ACTIF)’s second cohort of funded projects includes 4 initiatives with 11 partners spanning 10 countries across the globe. It comes as the result of a historic funding commitment from Canada for LGBTQ2I human rights for collaborative projects between Canadian and Southern partners to advance the human rights of LGBTQ2I [...]

YWCA Young Feminists: Breaking Down Stereotypes and Growing the Feminist Movement

Publié en 2020

By leading Community Action Projects (CAPs) in their communities all over the country, youth and young adults undertake actions that support respect for human rights. Youth are given the opportunity to identify pressing issues in their communities and then, with Equitas’ support, launch projects and participatory activities to tackle these issues and contribute to [...]

Burkina Faso

Publié en 2019

Advancing Equality Through Human Rights Education in Burkina Faso The ultimate goal of the Advancing Equality project is to increase the empowerment of women and girls to advance gender equality. In Burkina Faso, reaching this goal implies promoting women's inclusion and participation in decision-making processes. The project focuses on strategies to address social norms [...]

Soinette Désir, International Human Rights Training Program Co-Facilitator and Past Participant Advocates for Women and Girls with Disabilities in Haiti

Publié en 2018

For over 10 years, Soinette Désir has been working to increase visibility and demand basic human rights for women living with a disability in Haiti through the nonprofit organization l’Union des femmes à mobilité reduite en Haiti (UFMORH) (Union for Women with Reduced Mobility in Haiti). Her inspiration comes from a place of personal […]

Important Milestones for Women Since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Publié en 2018

Seventy years ago, in 1948, the United Nations proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – a document that contains 30 articles of rights that promote human dignity, equality and serve to end discrimination in all forms. The document was collectively drafted by people all over the world, one of which being Equitas co-founder, […]

May 5th – Youth are taking action in their communities. Join the movement!

Publié en 2017

150 youth changemakers initiate 10 projects building a more vibrant, inclusive Montreal On Friday May 5th, 2017, Equitas showcased the impact of 10 innovative Montreal youth-led projects at the “Youth are leading change in their communities” event held at Sid Lee‘s inspiring Creative Space 8 Queen. Over 150 youth from 8 organizations shared how they have […]

Rédiger la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme

Publié en 2017

Rédiger la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme Cette histoire fait partie de la série Nous sommes le changement en droits humains pour célébrer le 50ième anniversaire d’Equitas (#Equitas50). Tout au long de l’année 2017, découvrez les histoires de 50 défenseur-e-s des droits humains. Ce ne sont là que quelques leaders parmi des centaines qui, avec l’appui d’Equitas, […]

Empowering Marginalized Populations in Haiti Through Radio

Publié en 2017

COLETTE LESPINASSE ̶ Haiti This story is part of the series We are human rights changemakers to celebrate Equitas’ 50th anniversary (#Equitas50). All through 2017, we invite you to discover stories of 50 inspiring human rights changemakers. These are but a few of the hundreds who have changed lives around the world through human […]

Senegal

Publié en 2016

You are viewing a former Equitas project.The Advancing Equality Through Human Rights Education project in Senegal ended in 2024. The team is currently working on updating the website with ongoing initiatives. Violence against women and girls, limited access to civic registration and entrenched discriminatory attitudes represent major barriers to participation of women, girls and youth [...]

Middle East and North Africa

Publié en 2016

With Equitas' work in the MENA region, a human rights-based approach is at the heart of these initiatives, which pay particular attention to advancing the inclusion of people with disabilities. Together, we are working to create an inclusive environment where every individual can fully participate and contribute to community progress. Follow us in Arabic!!تابعونا بالعربية [...]