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Integrating a trauma-informed approach into human rights education work

A trauma-informed approach allows human rights educators to carry out their activities, particularly activities related to sensitive topics, in a manner that mitigates the risk of reproducing harm. The following examples of how to integrate a trauma-informed approach are drawn from human rights education activities in Tanzania that aim to address gender-based violence, particularly sexual violence. Also available in French

Published in

  • English, French
  • Equity diversity and inclusion, Gender equality, Methodology
  • Reference materials

Gender-sensitive budgeting in human rights education activities

This good practice offers guiding questions and reflections on how to include a gender perspective while budgeting for human rights education activities that took place in Kenya. It defines the term “gender-sensitive budgeting”, and highlights the importance of adopting a gender-sensitive budget to advance gender equality. Also available in French

Published in

  • English, French
  • Equity diversity and inclusion, Gender equality, Methodology
  • Reference materials

What is intersectionality?

This video was created as part of the Global Rights Connection 2022 human rights online training. It does a quick review of how the concept of intersectionality was developed and how it is used today as a framework to situate oppressions, as well as how it fosters inclusivity. Also available in French.

Published in

  • English, French
  • 2SLGBTQI+, Disability and accessibility, Equity diversity and inclusion, Gender equality, Indigenous Peoples and reconciliation
  • Presentations and recordings

National Child Day 2022 – Race to inclusion

This booklet was created to celebrate National Child Day and to support children in learning more about their rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This year we are focusing on the right to be and to feel included regardless of identity. Also available in French.

Published in

  • English, French
  • Children and youth, Equity diversity and inclusion, Participation and community engagement
  • Activities and workshops

Inclusion definition

A working definition of the word “Inclusion”. This definition guides the work of the Inclusion Learning Committee at Equitas. A reference/resource for those who wish to work on the concepts of inclusion, belonging, and accessibility. Also available in French

Published in

  • English, French
  • Disability and accessibility, Equity diversity and inclusion, Participation and community engagement
  • Reference materials

Bridging our Diversities: Engaging Decision Makers

Engaging decision makers in human rights education can significantly contribute to the advancement of human rights. This chapter of Bridging our Diversities: A Compendium of Good Practices in Human Rights Education provides effective strategies engaging decision makers in and/or through human rights education. Also available in French

Published in

  • English, French
  • Methodology, Participation and community engagement
  • Reference materials

Bridging our Diversities: Evaluation in Human Rights Education

How do we effectively measure the impact of human rights education? This chapter of Bridging our Diversities: A Compendium of Good Practices in Human Rights Education provides guidance for human rights educators on how to carry out effective evaluation of human rights education which will not only improve the quality of their work but also help ensure greater accountability. Also available in French

Published in

  • English
  • Evaluation, Methodology, Participation and community engagement
  • Reference materials

Bridging our Diversities: Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

Colonial policies and the practices of educational institutions in Canada have played a destructive role in the lives of Indigenous Peoples. This chapter of Bridging our Diversities: A Compendium of Good Practices in Human Rights Education explores how human rights education can positively contribute to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Also available in French

Published in

  • English, French
  • Children and youth, Indigenous Peoples and reconciliation, Methodology
  • Reference materials

Bridging our Diversities: Building Equitable and Inclusive Communities

This chapter of Bridging our Diversities: A Compendium of Good Practices in Human Rights Education provides effective human rights education strategies for enabling the meaningful participation of all people in their communities, regardless of their status or position, ethnicity, age, income, sexual orientation, gender identity, language or ability. Also available in French

Published in

  • English, French
  • Children and youth, Equity diversity and inclusion, Methodology
  • Reference materials

Bridging our Diversities: Gender Equality

Learn how leading human rights educators promote gender equality through human rights education. This chapter of Bridging our Diversities: A Compendium of Good Practices in Human Rights Education provides concrete examples of how gender equality can be integrated into all phases of a human rights education initiative. Also available in French

Published in

  • English, French
  • 2SLGBTQI+, Gender equality, Methodology
  • Reference materials