#RefugeeCrisis – Alaa Murabit : “Women face particular challenges”
As news about the plight of the millions of refugees continues to shock Canadians, one question keeps coming back: what can we do to help in Canada? We hope this series will inform us about the effects of this crisis on refugees and the important role human rights education can play in creating a welcoming environment in Canada for […]
Former President Kumaratunga participates in launch of new study on religious violence in Sri Lanka
Too often, religion is seen as a source of conflict, but it is now time to harness the positive aspects of religion as a tool for reconciliation in Sri Lanka. These and many other insights were shared on December 1st , 2015 in Colombo during the launch of a new study, The Chronic and Acute: […]
2015 National Child Day Celebrations All Across Canada with Equitas!
Equitas and its partners encourage Canadian children to #PlayItFair and speak their rights. Celebrated annually on November 20th, National Child Day is a day dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the rights of children and youth. – Dear Justin Trudeau – Our #PostcardtoParliament Campaign was a big success! This year again, thousands of Canadian children took part in […]
Blowing the whistle on sexual harassment in India – IHRTP alumna works to give power back to women in the community
“Why are you doing this? Why can’t you do something more conventional, something more acceptable by society?” Those are the questions often thrown in the direction of Salini Sharma, a human rights activist in India. Sharma, an Equitas International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) alumna and Engineer by trade, works as a Program and Outreach Officer with […]
Forum and Research Launch – Sri Lankan Civil Society Involved in the Promotion of Freedom of Religion and Beliefs
Colombo, November 24, 2015 – Practitioners (1) and other members of civil society actively involved in the promotion of freedom of religion and beliefs are coming together on November 30th and December 1st in Colombo, Sri Lanka for the Practitioners’ Forum and the launch of a new research entitled ‘The Chronic and the Acute: Post-War […]
Equitas Montreal Gala – Save the date!
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Play It Fair! Award 2015 – The Borough of Montréal-Nord to receive the Play It Fair! Award for its exceptional work with children and youth
PRESS RELEASE National Child Day The Borough of Montréal-Nord to receive the Play It Fair! Award for its exceptional work with children and youth Montreal, November 20, 2015 – Equitas is proud to announce that the Borough of Montréal-Nord is the 2015 winner of the Play It Fair! Award. This prize is awarded every year […]
National Child Day Celebrations in the Senate, Ottawa – November 19, 2015
PRESS RELEASE 300 children will learn about their rights with Equitas and share their ideas with decision-makers Montreal, November 18, 2015 – On November 19th, 2015, Equitas will host a special activity in the Senate to celebrate National Child Day. The event will take place from 10-11am. 300 children (grade 4, 5 and 6 – […]
#RefugeeCrisis – A. Al-Yassini: ‘Our responsibility to act today is both collective and individual’
As news about the plight of the millions of refugees continues to shock Canadians, one question keeps coming back: what can we do to help in Canada? We hope this series will inform us about the effects of this crisis on refugees and the important role human rights education can play in creating a welcoming environment […]
On November 20th, #PlayItFair with Equitas for National Child Day!
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 […]