Promoting Women’s Political Participation in Armenia
ZHANNA HARUTYUNYAN – Armenia 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’ support. Zhanna Harutyunyan believes in […]
Changing Practices that Discriminate Against Widowed Women in Togo
BERTHE TATEY – Togo 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’ support. Berthe Tatey had […]
Meet Inspiring Women from Around the World Changing Lives Through Human Rights Education
Women are key drivers of positive social change. They are leading the way to promote empowerment and gender equality. That is why Equitas, through human rights education initiatives, continues to equip women to be leaders today and tomorrow. Celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th, meet these 8 inspiring women and Equitas partners from […]
Promoting the emancipation of young Tunisian women through social engagement
IMEN HAMZA – Tunisia 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 […]
50th Anniversary Fundraising Event in Montreal – March 29, 2017
Join us to celebrate diversity and inclusion! March 29th, 2017 Le Salon 1861, 6:30pm Tickets — $130. (A partial tax receipt will be issued following the event.) For more information 514-954-0382 #241 or bmalenfant@equitas.org
CALL FOR PROPOSALS – 8th International Conference on Human Rights Education in Montreal, Canada
CALL FOR WORKSHOP SUBMISSIONS and PAPER PROPOSALS 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 the latest tools, knowledge […]
Pushing for Citizen Empowerment and Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka
ERMIZA TEGAL – Sri Lanka 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’ support. […]
Faire avancer les droits des femmes et les droits de la personne au Québec
Cette histoire fait partie de la série Nous sommes le changement en droits humains pour célébrer le 50ième anniversaire d’Equitas (#Equitas50). Tout au long de l’année 2017, découvrez les histoires de 50 défenseur-e-s des droits humains. Ce ne sont là que quelques leaders parmi des centaines qui, avec l’appui d’Equitas, changent des vies à travers le monde par […]
Rédiger la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme
Rédiger la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’homme Cette histoire fait partie de la série Nous sommes le changement en droits humains pour célébrer le 50ième anniversaire d’Equitas (#Equitas50). Tout au long de l’année 2017, découvrez les histoires de 50 défenseur-e-s des droits humains. Ce ne sont là que quelques leaders parmi des centaines qui, avec l’appui d’Equitas, […]
Drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
JOHN PETERS HUMPHREY ̶ Canada Co-founder of Equitas 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 […]