Equitas welcomes the creation of the new Inclusion Fund
Equitas welcomes the Caisse de dépôt et de placement du Québec announcement for the establishment of the Inclusion fund, a philanthropic fund of more that $3.5 million supported by Quebec’s financial community. This new fund will in part support Equitas’ education and awareness programs for Quebec youth to build an environment free of discrimination and […]
Empowering Marginalized Populations in Haiti Through Radio
COLETTE LESPINASSE ̶ Haiti 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 […]
Stimulating Youth Engagement in Tunisia
NAWRES CHRITI – 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 […]
Igniting the Spark for Women’s Leadership and Engagement in Libya and Around the Globe
ALAA MURABIT– Libya 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 […]
Meet the young human rights changemakers from the Middle East & North Africa
Youth are key drivers of positive social change in the Middle East and North Africa. That is why Equitas works to train young human rights leaders and promote youth citizen engagement through innovative human rights education initiatives. As part of International Development Week 2017, Equitas shares the stories of three inspiring young human rights changemakers from […]
Promoting Rights of Minority Groups in Yemen Through Social Media
ALA’A JARBAN – Yemen / 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 […]
Giving a Voice to Women Victims of Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
JULIENNE LUSENGE – Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 […]
Amplifying the Voices of Young Refugees in Toronto, Canada
PHILIP ACKERMAN — Toronto, 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 […]
Celebrating the Right to Be Different Among Youth in Montreal, Canada
DARLEY POLONY — Montreal, 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 […]
Equitas stands in solidarity with the Muslim community
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 […]