Play it Fair! Training in Tunisia
May 22, 2015 Equitas staff have just wrapped up a 3-day training session on the use of the Play it Fair! toolkit in Tunis. During the 3-day session, organized in partnership with AFTURD (Association des femmes Tunisiennes pour la Recherche sur le Développement), 23 youth leaders explored human rights values identified in the Play It […]
Host Family Dinner 2015
An invitation to spend an evening with some of the most inspiring people you will ever meet! Does the cultural diversity of our world peak your interest? Do you enjoy intercultural exchanges? Are you passionate about human rights and diversity? You are invited to spend an evening with some of the most inspiring people you will […]
Talking sustainable change with an IHRTP facilitator
Behind the scenes look at Patrick Camille’s work with Equitas in Haiti With the 36th edition of Equitas’ International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) just weeks away, it’s important to reflect on the rich knowledge and wisdom that this year’s six selected facilitators will bring to the experience. Facilitators undertake the task of guiding participants through […]
Important Information for 2015 IHRTP Participants
36th annual International Human Rights Training Program, June 7 – June 26, 2015 Important information for those attending the 2015 International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) IHRTP – schedule and activities What to pack for the IHRTP Information about John-Abbott College Information about Montreal
Equitas receives Youth R.E.A.C.H. Award
Last Thursday, May 7, Equitas was honoured with the Tri-City Youth R.E.A.C.H. Award for its outstanding contribution to the youth communities of Port Coquitlam, Port Moody and Coquitlam in British-Columbia. Equitas was nominated by the City of Port Coquitlam Recreation and Culture staff, with whom it worked very closely at the Tri-Cities Kids Conference in […]
Speaking Rights Public Events coming up in Montreal and Winnipeg
Winnipeg Speaking Rights Youth Engagement Projects 2015 – May 6, 2015 For the last 3 years, Equitas’ Speaking Rights program has been supporting youth engagement projects across Winnipeg with the support of The Winnipeg Foundation. These projects are opportunities for youth organisations to benefit from a small amount of financial support and Equitas’ coaching and […]
Equitas is back in Colombia!
April 28, 2015 The Equitas Colombia team is currently working with two local community- based organizations, Plataforma Social Usme and Fundacion La Diaspora, to conduct a baseline study to reference the current human rights situation in the communities. The activities are taking place in the communities of Usme in Bogota and Suacha in Cundinamarca from […]
Legacy of the Armenian Genocide – a Personal Story
April 24, 2015 Thousands of people are expected to gather today in Ottawa to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and its estimated 1.5 million victims. Similar events will be taking place around the world. Behind the politics… behind the numbers, today is about remembering the victims and recognizing that each of the […]
Equitas volunteer and intern reunion
April 22, 2015 Last April 9, over 30 Equitas volunteers and interns gathered at the Equitas office for a reunion. Many of those present had interned for the International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) over the last few years. This three-week training program brings together human rights educators and defenders from around the world. Over […]
Communicating better to support human rights
April 13, 2015 Since 2007, Public Relations Without Borders (PRWB) has been helping development organizations leverage the use of public relations to effect social and economic change. PRWB was founded in Montreal by senior public relations professionals who want to share their expertise with populations in developing countries who would not normally have access to […]