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Three participants of Equitas' International Human Rights Training Program in Montreal, Canada

Published in 2018

On June 15, open your Montreal home to human rights defenders for one evening! Does the cultural diversity of our world peak your interest? Do you enjoy intercultural exchanges? Are you passionate about human rights and what we can do to make the world a better place? Every Summer, 90 human […]

In Haiti, the Town of Thomassique Pitches in to Help Those Living with a Disability

Published in 2018

Thanks to the co-operation between local leaders and a dedicated mayor, the Haitian town of Thomassique is organizing for inclusion and the rights of people living with a disability.

Big questions – Alice Nderitu: A Woman’s Journey for Human Rights

Published in 2018

Alice Nderitu sat down with Equitas ahead of International Women’s Day to talk women in peacemaking, allowing oneself to be vulnerable and the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration for Human Rights.

Indigenous and Refugee Stories of Resilience on Turtle Island

Published in 2018

In collaboration with Equitas and the Conseil Interculturel de Montréal, Canadian Roots Exchange is excited to announce its first Montreal event in there “All My Relations” dialogue series on solidarity and reconciliation. We want to first acknowledge this event is being held on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of […]

Conseils pour impliquer les femmes dans l’atténuation du conflit

Published in 2018

This resource document provides guidance on ensuring that women are included in all stages of peace negotiations and post-conflict reconstruction. Also available in English.

Speaking Rights Changemakers: Transforming communities coast to coast to coast

Published in 2017

“As participants of the 2017 Speaking Rights Changemakers Forum, we are transforming communities coast to coast to coast. Our collective goals are to: create positive change; ensure that youth voices are heard by decision-makers and community members; encourage diversity; build more inclusive communities; support youth empowerment; take action; increase youth engagement, and to raise awareness of the problems youth face.” Youth leaders […]

Raising the Voices of Migrant Workers in Malaysia

Published in 2017

GLORENE DAS – Malaysia. Malaysia has one of the fastest-growing economies in South-East Asia, with a population of approximately 30 million people. The economic situation of the country makes it appealing to the surrounding countries, where large parts of the population are seeking a better life.

Frank And Oak teams up with Equitas for its new And* campaign promoting inclusion and diversity

Published in 2017

Frank And Oak teams up with Equitas as it launches its new collection And*. Each garment was made in collaboration with Montreal’s Petites-Mains, an organization that helps immigrant women break out of social isolation and integrate the workforce. 5$ of every purchase from the And* collection will go to Equitas. The new And* […]

National Speaking Rights Youth Changemakers Forum 2017: youth are making their mark in communities across Canada!

Published in 2017

From November 30 to December 3, 2017, youth leaders and staff from 15 organizations across Canada will come to Montreal to participate in a 3-day Youth Forum to reflect on how they can contribute to communities that are open, respectful and inclusive to all Canadians. Youth will generate concrete ideas about how to […]

Promoting Human Rights and Religious Plurality in Pakistan

Published in 2017

SAMSON SALAMAT – Pakistan. When Samson Salamat was a child in Pakistan, neither he nor his seven brothers and sisters could use the same plates or glasses as their classmates. They were not the same as the other 2,000 families in their village—they were among Pakistan’s 1.5 percent Christian minority.

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