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Equitas Annual #PlayItFair Celebration for National Child Day – 20 November, 2017

Published in 2017

National Child Day, celebrated annually on November 20th, is a day dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the rights of children and youth. Celebrated since 1993, National Child Day commemorates the adoption of: The Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959 The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on November 20, 1989. These […]

Frequently Asked Questions

Published in 2017

Below is a list of frequently asked questions and answers about the program and its application process. General InformationWhat is the IHRTP? The International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is a three-week training program which takes place every year, with around 100 participants coming from about 50 different countries. The IHRTP is the only training [...]

Teaching Human Rights to Kids in Vancouver’s Community Centres

Published in 2017

TOM HIGASHIO -Vancouver, Canada 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 rights education with Equitas’ […]

Across Canada

Published in 2016

In recent weeks, across North America and the world, communities have mobilized to speak out against anti-Black racism and its impacts. Anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism are not new in Canada, these destructive actions have been ever-present in Canada’s history, and the events in recent weeks are a stark reminder of all of the work that [...]

Press Releases

Published in 2016

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 [...]

On November 20th, #PlayItFair with Equitas for National Child Day!

Published in 2016

National Child Day, celebrated annually on November 20th, is a day dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the rights of children and youth. Celebrated since 1993, National Child Day commemorates the adoption of: – The Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959 – The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) […]

400 children of Montreal-Nord celebrate Play It Fair! Day with borough mayor Christine Black

Published in 2016

August 3rd in Montreal-Nord! On Wednesday August 3, 2016, 400 young Montrealers celebrated Play It Fair! Day – a national celebration taking place throughout the summer in many Canadian communities. Propelled by Equitas for almost 10 years around International Youth Day (August 12), the Play It Fair! Day celebrations are an opportunity for children in […]

On November 20th, #PlayItFair with Equitas for National Child Day!

Published in 2015

National Child Day, celebrated annually on November 20th, is a day dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the rights of children and youth. Celebrated since 1993, National Child Day commemorates the United Nations’ adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child […]

Equitas to receive the 2014 Rights and Freedoms Prize

Published in 2014

October 14, 2014 Equitas – International Centre for Human Rights Education has been awarded the 2014 Rights and Freedoms Prize by the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse du Québec (CDPDJ). This prize recognizes an individual or an organization that makes a significant contribution to the defense and promotion […]

November 20 is National Child Day!

Published in 2013

National Child Day is a chance for children, families and communities to join in activities that highlight positive values, children’s rights and participation. The date marks the occasion when the United Nations adopted the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child? It […]