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Violence against women and girls, limited access to civic registration and entrenched discriminatory attitudes represent major barriers to participation of women, girls and youth to community life in Senegal. Studies have shown that 70% of women have been victim of physical and/or sexual violence from a partner in their lifetime (UN Women). Sexist stereotypes against [...]

" I have now gained credibility with decision-makers who value my opinion and call on me." - Hashem, youth leader, Jordan   Our 2017-2020 initiative: Rawabet - Techonological Bridges for Citizen Engagement  Rawabet means "Connections" in  Arabic. This initiative empowers youth, women and marginalized groups - in particular persons living with disabilities - to thrive [...]

For all media inquiries, please contact Stephanie Nichols: 514-954-0382, ext.247 snichols@equitas.org 2021 Omaid Sharifi, co-founder of ArtLords in Afghanistan August 31, 2021 : Taliban regime threatens years of activism by Afghan non-profit arts group (Broadview) Appointment of a National Youth Protection Directorate March 25, 2021 : Servir l'enfant, pas le système (La Presse - in [...]

Our Impact around the World All of Equitas' international projects consider gender equality through an intersectional approach and integrate gender-based analysis. Equitas has a specific project dedicated to gender equality on the international level, Advancing Equality through Human Rights Education. Discrimination and violence against women and girls are widespread, deep-rooted, and prevalent in many parts [...]

Funding Transformative Change It is thanks to the generous support of our loyal partners, socially responsible sponsors, and dedicated donors that Equitas is able to instigate change in the world. We raised over $150,000 in the past year to help train human rights defenders, encourage young leaders to take action, and amplify the voices of [...]