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Do you need effective manuals and other education material to support your human rights work? Are you looking for tools and tips to take action in your community? Check out our Resources Library and learn new ways to educate about human rights!

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In this Library you will find an array of resources drawn from Equitas’ extensive practice in human rights education to support your work towards social change.  

In collaboration with our partners across the world, the resources included in this library aim to strengthen leadership for advancing human rights, with regards to gender equality and in community life; to strengthen human rights movements; and to improve the practice of human rights educators to engage and influence decision makers around human rights.  

These resources are at the core of our human rights education work. They are organized by language, thematic areas and resource type. We encourage you to use these resources, adapt and improve upon through your own practice, and share them out! 

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Building solidarity and supporting partners in challenging times: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

The following lessons learned and best practices have been documented through the activities of the ACTIF working group. This working group brings together Canadian organizations that have received funding from the ACTIF Fund to carry out, in partnership with organizations in the South, projects that strengthen the respect, protection and fulfillment of the human rights of LGBTQ2I people. Also available in French.

Published in

  • English
  • 2SLGBTQI+, Equity diversity and inclusion, Participation and community engagement
  • Reference materials

Dignity in Dialogue: THE POWER OF OUR COMMUNITIES. Centering and Activiting Collective Power

In celebration of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) and the start of Pride season, we hosted our second Dignity in Dialogue session
with the support of the Act Together For Inclusion Fund (ACTIF). The conversation explored how we understand and use power in our movements—centering solidarity, narrative change, emotional
strategy, and dialogue as tools for justice and inclusion. Also available in French.

Published in

  • English
  • 2SLGBTQI+, Equity diversity and inclusion, Participation and community engagement
  • Reference materials

Dignity in Dialogue: WE HAVE ALWAYS EXISTED, WE WILL ALWAYS EXIST. Global Trans and Gender Diverse Resistance Amidst Rising Opposition

In recognition of Trans Day of Visibility 2025, Dignity Network Canada (DNC) hosted its first Dignity in Dialogue session with the support of the Act Together For Inclusion Fund (ACTIF). A powerful dialogue that addressed the escalating attacks on trans rights worldwide and highlighted strategies for building trans-inclusive, cross-border movements. Also available in French.

Published in

  • English
  • 2SLGBTQI+, Equity diversity and inclusion, Gender equality
  • Reference materials

AEHRE Living Practices Series #4: Using a participatory approach to achieve sustainable livelihood, social justice, gender equality and inclusion in Tanzania

This best practice was developed in partnership with Tusonge Community Development Organization as part of the Advancing Equality Through Human Rights Education (AEHRE) program. This practice aims to share the importance and effectiveness of using a participatory approach for sustainably promoting and protecting the rights of women, children, people with disabilities (PWDs) and other marginalized groups in Tanzania. It provides a step-by-step process of how to empower individuals and organizations to develop strategic actions for social transformation. Also available in French.

Published in

  • English
  • Equity diversity and inclusion, Gender equality, Methodology
  • Reference materials

AEHRE Living Practices Series #3: Eight ideas for producing educational materials that promote the inclusion of marginalized people in human rights education activities

This best practice was developed in partnership with Mouvement Burkinabè des droits de l’Homme et des peuples (MBDHP) as part of the Advancing Equality Through Human Rights Education (AEHRE) program. This best practice describes some strategies associated with the production of educational materials for use in human rights education activities with a highly diverse group of learners that includes people who are often marginalized, notably women, people with low levels of schooling, people with disabilities, the elderly, young people, etc. Also available in French.

Published in

  • English
  • Equity diversity and inclusion, Gender equality, Methodology
  • Reference materials

AEHRE Living Practices Series #2: Using a participatory approach to achieve sustainable livelihood, social justice, gender equality and inclusion in Kenya

This best practice was developed in partnership with Women’s Empowerment Link (WEL) as part of the Advancing Equality Through Human Rights Education (AEHRE) program. This good practice offers reflections on how to support strong human rights and women’s rights movements. It defines the term “movement building” and highlights key lessons in strengthening movement building in Kenya. Also available in French.

Published in

  • English
  • Equity diversity and inclusion, Gender equality, Methodology
  • Reference materials

AEHRE Living Practices Series #1: Co-constructing educational content with educational committees – an approach that fosters the consideration of multiple perspectives and knowledges

This best practice was developed in partnership with Réseau Equitas Sénégal, Rencontre Africaine pour la défense des droits de l’Homme (RADDHO) and Réseaux Equitas de l’Afrique francophone as part of the Advancing Equality Through Human Rights Education (AEHRE) program. This practice proposes, step-by-step, one possible pathway to apply a co-construction approach when developing educational content – by establishing an educational committee. Also available in French.

Published in

  • English
  • Equity diversity and inclusion, Methodology
  • Reference materials

Needs & Offers Activity: Strengthening Ally Relationships Between Youth and Youth Workers

Equitas and Éducaloi present this interactive activity, supported by the City of Montreal, aimed at strengthening relationships between young people and youth workers. Through a collaborative matching exercise, participants explore the strengths of the allyship, while acknowledging its limitations and identifying areas for future growth. Also available in French.

Published in

  • English
  • Children and youth
  • Activities and workshops

Needs & Offers Activity: Strengthening Ally Relationships Between Youth and their Caregivers

Equitas and Éducaloi present this activity, supported by the City of Montreal, aimed at young people and the adults who accompany them. The objective is to strengthen their relationship as allies by exploring the responsibilities of guardians, the needs of young people, and the limits and strengths of their bond, to better support their development and autonomy. Also available in French.

Published in

  • English
  • Children and youth
  • Activities and workshops

Explore Your Rights: Interactive Community Map for Youth

This presentation aims to educate young Montrealers about the various legal rights to which they have access in their communities. The mapping is based on the Prezi platform, which offers an immersive and dynamic experience. (The information in this tool is up to date to January 2025. This tool only applies in Quebec and is meant as legal information, not legal advice). Also available in French.

Published in

  • English
  • Children and youth, Equity diversity and inclusion
  • Presentations and recordings