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Important Milestones for Women Since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

    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!

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

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

 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

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 [...]

Middle East and North Africa

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 [...]

Press Review

For all media inquiries, please contact Jean-Sebastien Vallée: JVallee@equitas.org 2024 The rise of polarization affects us all : Oped from Odette McCarthy and Maiwand Rayhab February 14, 2024: Opinion: The rise of polarization affects us all. Here's an antidote | Montreal Gazette Equitas' participation in Femmes Pro-Forêts: adapting to climate change in Guinea February 3, [...]

Press Releases

For Media inquiries, please contact Jean-Sébastien Vallée: JVallee@equitas.org  February 7, 2024 - EquiTalks Panel Event - Turning Division into Dialogue March 20, 2023 – L’Égalité pour le changement : Un nouveau programme pour la promotion des droits des femmes en Tunisie et au Maroc December 9, 2021 - Press Release: Seven International LGBTQ2I Projects Successfully Funded [...]

Gender Equality

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 [...]

Our partners

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 [...]