Women spring up in Egypt, engage politically
In the wake of the Arab Spring, women turned out in record numbers for Egypt’s first free parliamentary election in 80 years. Equitas is no stranger to this promising change, having grown strong ties with partners building civic engagement in the country since 2005, including one who has his rightful claim to fame. Akram Amin […]
March 20, 2013: Toronto Cocktail celebrates Play it Fair!
Friends and supporters of Equitas came together for a lovely evening to celebrate the achievements of its Play it Fair! program in Toronto. Graciously and generously hosted by long-time supporter and partner TD Bank Group, the event was held in the beautiful Lambert Room on the 54th floor of the TD Tower, offering spectacular views […]
Video clips to fight prejudice against Aboriginal youth
Annie Pettigrew, Education Specialist, Equitas Do you like being called “An Indian”? It is with this difficult question that the Innu youth-worker Mélissa Mollen-Dupuis started an activity on human rights with a group of 15 youths who frequent Ka Mamukanit, a socio-professional integration organization for Aboriginal youth of Montreal. This Cultural Connections activity comes from […]
National Anti-Bullying Day
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 2 boys showed that they could effect positive change, and bullying stopped at their […]
February 5, 2013: Robert Fowler on human rights in West Africa at Equitas fundraiser
Did you attend the cocktail? We would benefit tremendously from your feedback on the event. Please take a few minutes to answer our short e-survey on the cocktail to help us make our next event even more spectacular! Click here for the survey More than 200 people gathered at Cirque du Soleil’s 7e Ciel for Equitas’ […]
February 14, 2013: Levelling the playing field: Building equality and inclusion through games
Equitas staff participated in a webinar organized by Cities of Migration, a Maytree Foundation initiative which seeks to improve the integration of urban migrants in cities around the world through the exchange of successful practices and learning activities. Equitas’ Play it Fair! program was featured as a good practice using the power of games to […]
December 10, 2012: Aimia announces sponsorship of Equitas
In recognition of International Human Rights Day, Aimia, a global leader in loyalty management, announced its sponsorship of Equitas’ International Human Rights Training Program. This new relationship will foster trust and reciprocity, the fundamental principles underlying Aimia’s social purpose efforts. “Like Aimia, we believe empowering people with the knowledge and skills to promote human rights […]
December 5, 2012: Equitas’ annual fundraising campaign – Read Joséphine’s inspiring story
Our story begins in a garage in the outskirts of the capital city of Ouagadougou. Running the garage is Joséphine Yameogo. Born in a small village into a very large extended family, in a society where “…girls were expected to serve the boys”, Joséphine has been fighting for equality her entire life. At the age […]
November 20, 2012: Heidy Wager wins the 2012 Play it Fair! Award
Nov 20, 2012, Equitas is celebrating National Child Day by giving out its annual Play it Fair! Award. This year’s winner is Heidy Wager, from the Dawson Community Centre in Verdun, Quebec, where she is the coordinator of programs for 5 to 12 year-olds. Heidy is being recognized for the leadership and creativity she has […]
November 20, 2012: Game on: Ottawa Y kids try out Play it Fair!
On National Child Day, 20 local kids took part in activities at the Taggart Family YMCA-YWCA to show government and city officials how they can be leaders in confronting discrimination and bullying. The event launched Equitas’ highly successful Play it Fair! after-school program to promote diversity and inclusion in the capital, thanks to continued support […]