In Canada, and around the world, we are facing threats to democracy. We are seeing the spread of false information through deepfakes, and many people are relying too heavily on social media for news instead of turning to trusted journalism. Us-versus-them thinking is growing, and public trust in our democratic institutions and political leaders is [...]

This year, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia is centered around the theme “The Power of Communities.” A strong and hopeful message… and above all, a call to action! Worrying Setbacks In recent months, the rights of LGBTQI+ people have suffered serious setbacks in several parts of the world. Anti-gender movements are [...]

Equitas is delighted to present “Explore Your Rights: Interactive Community Map for Youth”. This presentation and training tool, developed with the support of the City of Montreal and Educaloi, aims to educate young Montrealers about the various legal rights to which they have access in their communities. In this fun and educational map, the rights are [...]

You might think that the impact of the tariff war imposed on Canada by the Trump administration in the United States would prompt us to set aside other concerns. The opposite is true. It is now, at this historic moment, that the defense of all human rights for all is so crucial. The right to [...]

Join us in person in Montreal (Tiohtià:ke*) for an inspiring and impactful event!  This year’s EquiTalks focuses on the powerful intersection of human rights and the right to a healthy environment, exploring how the two are intertwined in shaping a just and sustainable future. We are honored to host a moderated panel that will bring together [...]

From November 11 to 15, 2024, several partners of the Act Together for Inclusion Fund (ACTIF), managed by Equitas, in collaboration with Dignity Network Canada gathered in Cape Town, South Africa, for the 31e ILGA Conference on LGBTQI+ rights. More than 1,450 people from some 100 countries took part in panels and discussions around the [...]

On December 4th, 2024, Massey College in Toronto hosted an inspiring milestone event: the Launch of the Resilience Network, a promising, innovative, global initiative designed to empower exiled democracy, civil society and human rights advocates living in Canada to continue their advocacy and civic engagement in a safe, supportive environment. The Resilience Network is a [...]

Across the world, we are witnessing right now increasing violence and polarization, threatening the preservation and the realization of human rights of all sorts, from the right to democracy, to the right to go to school, or the rights of LGBTQI+ people. The need to act is imperative. Since 1967, Equitas believes in the power [...]

From August 12th to 18th, you can donate your points to Equitas and Aeroplan will DOUBLE your impact by matching the points! These points enable us to expand our human rights education work beyond borders. This is another simple way to contribute to human rights defenders’ work in building a respectful and tolerant world.  Because human rights [...]

In February 2024, more than 30 human rights educators and Equitas partners from all over the world came to Montreal for a week of exchanges, learnings and practical activities. During one of the activities, all participants were invited to Build a Trail. The objective was to reflect on strategies and solutions to turn recommended policies and [...]