How Hassan Abdi Omar contributes to human rights advancement and gender equality in Kenya
While civil society organizations certainly hold a critical role in the advancement of human rights around the world, it is important also to highlight the work of the national human rights institutions who uphold and defend them. In 2011, the government of Kenya established a watchdog body, called the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights […]
Join Equitas in celebrating National Child Day on November 20th!
National Child Day is celebrated in Canada on November 20th in order to recognize our commitment to protecting the rights of children. This day celebrates the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989 and this year, 2019, marks the 30th anniversary! The Convention on the Rights of the Child […]
Darla Fontus | Accounting Assistant
Darla Fontus | Accounting Assistant 514 954-0382, ext. 248 666 Sherbrooke Ouest – Suite 1100 Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1E7 Darla has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and has more than eight years of experience in the field. She completed her undergrad at HEC Montreal. She has been part of the Equitas staff as an Accounting […]
Courage and Resilience: Rosnida Sari uses education to promote religious openness in Indonesia
In late 2014, Rosnida Sari, a lecturer at the Ar-Raniry State Islamic University in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, took a group of her students on a voluntary tour of a Protestant church in order to better understand the concept of gender as perceived in the Christian faith and to promote interreligious harmony. After a report […]
Supporting Equality & Social Justice – An Evening for Human Rights
Join Equitas to celebrate diversity and inclusion in Montreal’s latest hot spot, McKiernan Luncheonette. What’s on the program? Cocktail reception ✓ Delicious food ✓ Fine wine ✓ Musical entertainment ✓ Great networking opportunities ✓ Don’t miss this unique occasion to enjoy an incredible evening at Montreal’s latest hot spot, run […]
Play it fair : success story
Equitas’ program for children Play it Fair!, places children with diverse experiences and backgrounds at the heart of change by building their self-esteem, connectedness and developing their leadership skills. This year, 300+ Newcomer and Refugee Children are taking action in building more connected and strong communities across Canada. Learn more about their last successes here.
Equality for All: How Julienne Dembele Sanon Fights for the Rights of Women in Burkina Faso
In 2005, a small group of local Burkinabé women decide to create an association aimed at fighting for the rights of women in their country. Among them, Julienne Dembele Sanon is the only one who knows how to both read and write. Little by little, by saving up small amounts of money each month and […]
Save the Date: October 23, 2019 – Equitas Fundraiser
Paying it Forward: How Co-Facilitator Kasun Pathiraja Used his IHRTP Knowledge for Peace-Building and Social Change in Sri Lanka
While Kasun Pathiraja came back as a co-facilitator to the International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) in search of an experience different from his work at home, he never expected to learn so much from the participants he helped train for three weeks. As a past participant, his knowledge of the Program allowed him to […]
Laurence Bodjrenou | Communications and Community Officer
Laurence Bodjrenou | Communications and Community Officer (514) 954-0382, poste 299 666 Sherbrooke West – Suite 1100 Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1E7 Laurence joined the Equitas team in July 2019 as a Communications and Community officer. As a communications professional and a human’s rights enthusiast, working with Equitas is the perfect opportunity to put to […]