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Published in 2019

In 2005, a small group of local Burkinabé women decide to create an association aimed at fighting for the rights of women in their country. Among them, Julienne Dembele Sanon is the only one who knows how to both read and write. Little by little, by saving up small amounts of money each month and […]

Soinette Désir, International Human Rights Training Program Co-Facilitator and Past Participant Advocates for Women and Girls with Disabilities in Haiti

Published in 2018

For over 10 years, Soinette Désir has been working to increase visibility and demand basic human rights for women living with a disability in Haiti through the nonprofit organization l’Union des femmes à mobilité reduite en Haiti (UFMORH) (Union for Women with Reduced Mobility in Haiti). Her inspiration comes from a place of personal […]

Important Milestones for Women Since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Published in 2018

Seventy years ago, in 1948, the United Nations proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – a document that contains 30 articles of rights that promote human dignity, equality and serve to end discrimination in all forms. The document was collectively drafted by people all over the world, one of which being Equitas co-founder, […]

A Network of Women Mobilizes the Community to Denounce Rape in Senegal

Published in 2018

In the Senegalese city of Pikine, a group of women is coming together to help the victims of violence and rape to denounce their aggressors. Penda Ndiaye is one of these women leaders working to make their communities safer and more egalitarian.

The Impact of Violence on Women’s Participation in Decision Making

Published in 2018

This activity helps map and identify the different forms of violence against women in a community and aims to reflect on the impact of violence in the participation of women in decision-making.

Tips for Engaging Women in Conflict Mitigation

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 French.

Standing up for the Rights of Women, Girls and Religious Minorities in Pakistan

Published in 2017

ASAMA JAHANGIR – Pakistan. Asma Jahangir has been a prominent human rights lawyer and activist in Pakistan for the last 40 years. She learned the importance of freedom of expression early on in life, as her father was a political prisoner. When she began practicing law in early 1980, there were few women in court and there were no women judges on the bench.

Reinforcing the Law to Protect Women Migrant Workers in Southeast Asia

Published in 2017

AMPARITA STA. MARIA – Philippines This story is part of the series We are human rights changemakers to celebrate Equitas’ 50th anniversary. All through 2017, we invite you to discover stories of 50 inspiring human rights changemakers. These are but a few of the hundreds who have changed lives around the world through human […]

Salie Thiam, women’s rights changemaker, receives Ruth Selwyn bursary

Salie Thiam, the 2017 recipient of the Ruth Selwyn bursary at the Equitas International human rights training program in Montreal, Canada

Published in 2017

Salie Thiam in Montreal, Canada (June 2017) Every year, Equitas – in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada – offers the prestigious Ruth Selwyn bursary to one of 100 participants attending its International human rights training program (IHRTP). This bursary recognizes the participant’s work in the promotion and protection of women’s rights. The bursary honours Ruth […]

Empowering Sexual Minority Women in Nigeria

Published in 2017

AKUDO OGUAGHAMBA – Nigeria This story is part of the series We are human rights changemakers to celebrate Equitas’ 50th anniversary. All through 2017, we invite you to discover stories of 50 inspiring human rights changemakers. These are but a few of the hundreds who have changed lives around the world through human rights […]

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