March 31, 2014: Equitas in the news
On March 18 and 20, Equitas honoured two outstanding organizations – one from Yemen and another from British Columbia – that are changing the lives of young people. Youth Leadership Development Foundation of Yemen and the Society for Children and Youth of British Columbia – received the 2014 Equitas Award for Human Rights Education during […]
March 21, 2014: Gala Cocktails in Toronto and Montreal honour human rights educators
On March 18 and 20, Equitas honoured two outstanding organizations – one from Yemen and another from British Columbia – that are changing the lives of young people. Youth Leadership Development Foundation of Yemen and the Society for Children and Youth of British Columbia – received the 2014 Equitas Award for Human Rights Education during […]
March 18, 2014: Rights defenders from Yemen and British Columbia recognized in Toronto and Montreal
Human rights abuses are grabbing international headlines from Syria to Uganda. In a few weeks, the 20th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda will be another painful reminder of what can happen when human rights violations go unchecked. In Canada, we have our own struggles with diversity, exclusion, violence and addressing the injustices faced by […]
March 14, 2014: Second Gathering Young Women, Young Leaders
We had our second gathering of Young Women, Young Leaders this week. The energy in the room was amazing. We were hosted by our partners in Saint-Michel, La Maison d’Haïti, who ensured the room was filled with warmth, live music, dancing and delicious food. There were 40 participants present from our 4 partner groups: CJE […]
Speaking Rights youth event in Montreal! 27 March 2014
Equitas is pleased to invite you to the second edition of the Speaking Rights youth event in Montreal! Over 150 youths will gathered at this event to share their learnings about their youth engagement project. Come and discuss with them! On the menu: Creative projects, dynamic youths, DJ, circus, live music, food and drinks! http://www.equitas.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Invitation-2014_ENG.pdf
February 27, 2014: McGill students getting involved to help Equitas
On February 27th, the McGill Pan-Hellenic Council organized a candy drive on campus to raise funds and the visibility of Equitas within the university community. Their efforts will support Equitas’ ongoing human rights education programs in Canada and around the world and are a great example of how students can help to make a difference. […]
February 26, 2014: Pink Shirt day at Equitas
Pink Shirt Day was launched after a young boy was bullied because he was wearing a pink T-shirt. Two of his friends stood up for him, and distributed pink T-shirts to students and teachers at their school. By showing solidarity, these two boys showed that they could effect positive change, and bullying stopped at their […]
EQUITAS GALA COCKTAIL
2014 Equitas Gala Cocktails Honouring the recipients of the Equitas Award for Human Rights Education The Award recognizes individuals or non-governmental organizations working in Canada or internationally, who have made a tangible and exceptional contribution to the advancement of equality, social justice, peace and respect for human dignity through education programs. This year, two recipients […]
January 22, 2014: Call for applications for sub-regional training, West Africa
This information is available in French.
Jan 15, 2014: Play it Fair! Internship BC (Eng only)
Summer 2014 Internship Opportunity with EQUITAS – INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION Title: Program Intern BC Project: Play it Fair! Educating Children about Human Rights and Diversity through games Organization: Equitas – International Centre for Human Rights Education Duration: May to August 2014 (exact dates to be determined) Location: Vancouver and Lower Mainland, BC […]