Defending the rights of LGBTI people in Haiti
CHARLOT JEUDY- Haiti This story is part of the We are human rights changemakers series to celebrate Equitas’ 50th anniversary (#Equitas50). Throughout 2017, we invite you to discover the 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’ support. Photo : Mikaël Theimer (www.mikaeltheimer.com) Being gay, […]
Meet Canadian changemakers empowering youth through human rights education
For 50 years, Equitas has promoted human rights education as powerful a tool for social change, inclusion and respect. Meet 4 inspiring Canadian changemakers working with children and youth across Canada to help them build welcoming and inclusive communities, free of discrimination and bullying.
The Equitas international human rights educators network grows with 92 new members!
The 2017 edition of Equitas’ International human rights training program (IHRTP) is now over! With their newly acquired competencies and skills, 92 human rights leaders are now ready to tackle the next step in their work as human rights defenders, and effectively contribute to peace, security and the creation of a more equal and […]
Reengaging a new generation in the promotion of human rights
STEPHEN J. TOOPE – Canada This story is part of the series We are human rights changemakers to celebrate Equitas’ 50th anniversary. 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’ […]
Equitas reinforces student leadership on wellbeing issues in Surrey
“The student’s community action project targeted those who were in most need of a mentorship type program (young women that were more socially excluded), by collaborating with the school administration team. By having a specific target to the program, we helped to minimize bullying, promote inclusion, all of which contributes to reducing the likelihood of […]
Advocating for Children’s Rights in Foster Care in Winnipeg
MARIE CHRISTIAN – Winnipeg, Canada This story is part of the series We are human rights changemakers to celebrate Equitas’ 50th anniversary. 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 […]
Salie Thiam, women’s rights changemaker, receives Ruth Selwyn bursary
Salie Thiam in Montreal, Canada (June 2017) Every year, Equitas – in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada – offers the prestigious Ruth Selwyn bursary to one of 100 participants attending its International human rights training program (IHRTP). This bursary recognizes the participant’s work in the promotion and protection of women’s rights. The bursary honours Ruth […]
Teaching Human Rights to Kids in Vancouver’s Community Centres
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’ […]
Canadian youth changemakers in Montreal for the Speaking Rights National Training
The participants of the 2017 Speaking Rights National Training On May 5, 6 and 7, 2017, Equitas invited youth ambassadors aged 14 – 25 years old and staff members from over 15 community partner organizations from across Canada. The 40 changemakers gathered at Sid Lee’s 8 Queen Creative Space in Montreal for a three-day […]
Meet inspiring changemakers who amplify the voices of migrants and refugees in Canada and the Middle East
There are more than 65 million refugees and displaced people worldwide, more than half of which are children under 18. That is more people forced to flee than at any other time in the last 70 years, according to the UN Refugee Agency. Many human rights defenders in Canada and around the world work hard to amplify the voices of migrants and refugees, and help them […]