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Equitas stands in solidarity with the Muslim community

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Equitas stands in solidarity with the Muslim community and calls for coming together in unity, in responsibility and in dialogue. The horrific shooting in Sainte-Foy (Québec) yesterday reminds us that no country is immune from the cancerous effects of discrimination, hate and violence. At Equitas, our condolences go out to the family and friends of […]

CALL FOR PROPOSALS – 8th International Conference on Human Rights Education in Montreal, Canada

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An international forum to explore human rights education solutions to global challenges The International Conference on Human Rights Education (ICHRE) is the forum for practitioners, policy-makers and academics to explore innovative education solutions to global challenges. This 3.5-day conference will assemble 300 participants from all over the world for practical workshops and insightful sessions featuring […]

10 cheers for 10 years of Play it Fair!
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2016 is an exciting year as it marks the Tenth Year Anniversary of Equitas’ Play it Fair! Program     Offering a flexible set of tools and fun activities that promote diversity, respect and participation of children aged 6-12, Play it Fair! has been used from coast to coast in day camps, community organizations, classrooms and afterschool programs. […]

Shaking The Movers Is Calling for Applications from Youth in BC
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Voices of youth in BC at times go unheard.  Additionally, there are limited opportunities for youth to learn about their rights and how they can influence public policy decisions and impact systems change. To address these issues, Shaking the Movers BC will provide young people with a forum to discuss and develop their leadership skills, […]

Equitas recognized as B.C. multicultural champion
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On November 18, 2016 Equitas received the British Columbia Multicultural Award 2016 in recognition of our work building welcoming and inclusive communities in B.C. and across Canada. It is an honour to share this recognition with those who work hard to support multiculturalism, celebrate and embrace diversity and differences in our communities. News Release from […]

City of Surrey Wins National Play It Fair! Award 2016
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City of Surrey Wins National Play It Fair! Award 2016 for exceptional work with children and youth A child participating Play it Fair! activities in MYzone after-school drop-in program in Surrey, B.C. Surrey, November 20, 2016 — Equitas – International Centre for Human Rights Education is pleased to announce that the City of Surrey is […]

Playing it Fair in the City of Surrey
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Charting the Success of the Equitas’ Play it Fair! Program National Child Day (November 20) is fast approaching. Every year in the lead up to National Child Day, the City of Surrey in B.C. hosts a Kids Conference in partnership with community organizations like Equitas, to celebrate children in their community. The Surrey Kids Conference […]

Equitas Receives More Than $1 Million for Its Youth Civic Engagement Model
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Marc Miller, Member of Parliament (Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Sœurs), today announced that the Government of Canada is providing funding of $1,036,856 to Equitas, valid until 2018. As we will be celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary next year, we will use the funding to engage youth in a national dialogue around the values that we want to see in […]