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Watch CTV Montreal’s Caroline Van Vlaardingen and our guest speaker for the upcoming 10th Montreal Gala for human rights, Ala’a Jarban, Equitas alumnus, refugee and human rights activist from Yemen working on social justice and LGBTQI issues (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex.) 4 things Montrealers can do to welcome refugees #refugeeswelcome #MTL w/ @CarolineVanVCTV and […]

 » Equitas came to Haiti after the earthquake, working with human rights organizations and asked them, “what does Haiti need to rise up, to recover from the earthquake” and the human rights organizations’ response was, “it’s not new buildings which are going to change the situation, it’s Haitians who are becoming engaged in changing their […]

Deep within the stone housed communities of Sana’a, an ancient city that has been inhabited for over 2,500 years, many young girls are faced with harrowing fates. Their lives as young teens and students are cut short as they are forced into a union that will completely shift their reality. According to UNICEF, 12% of […]

In the time it takes you to read our campaign letter, you can make a difference in the lives of people whose human rights are not being respected. We just voted in a federal election, exercising a right we consider fundamental. Of those who voted, however, some might remember a time when half of us […]

“Religion shouldn’t be a weapon to destroy human rights and the values in society.” This is an essential belief held by young Buddhist Monk, Venerable Weliwitiya Dhamminda. Respect for religious freedom supports a healthy and cohesive society that is open to accepting a culture of human rights.  This is the basis of Equitas’ project in […]

Equitas alumnae have vision of strong, active, influential up-and-coming generation in the Middle-East and North Africa.   Youth are the future of our global society. They are often looked to as those who will build a better tomorrow. It takes the right tools to build something new, and this cannot be fulfilled if those bestowed […]

Creating a space for sexual minority women in Nigeria “If I tell you that I am not afraid I am a liar. I am afraid, I am really really afraid. There is nothing like bravery in this work. But it is what it is. If you die you die, if you live you live, that’s […]

Pushing boundaries and changing the norm: the fight for gender equality The battle for women’s rights is a universal struggle that transcends borders, cultures, and communities. This year, Equitas’ International Human Rights Training Program is welcoming those who dedicate their lives to breaking down barriers that are keeping women from reaching their full potential. For […]