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Meet Canadian changemakers empowering youth through human rights education
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For 50 years, Equitas has promoted human rights education as powerful a tool for social change, inclusion and respect. Meet 4 inspiring Canadian changemakers working with children and youth across Canada to help them build welcoming and inclusive communities, free of discrimination and bullying. 

The Equitas international human rights educators network grows with 92 new members!

Lorena Yanez (Hivos), LGBTQI rights defender and promoter of gender equality at the 2017 Equitas International human rights training program in Montreal, Canada
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  The 2017 edition of Equitas’ International human rights training program (IHRTP) is now over! With their newly acquired competencies and skills, 92 human rights leaders are now ready to tackle the next step in their work as human rights defenders, and effectively contribute to peace, security and the creation of a more equal and […]

Equitas reinforces student leadership on wellbeing issues in Surrey

Young women participate in Equitas' youth projects in Surrey
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“The student’s community action project targeted those who were in most need of a mentorship type program (young women that were more socially excluded), by collaborating with the school administration team. By having a specific target to the program, we helped to minimize bullying, promote inclusion, all of which contributes to reducing the likelihood of […]

Advocating for Children’s Rights in Foster Care in Winnipeg 
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MARIE CHRISTIAN – Winnipeg, Canada     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 […]

Canadian youth changemakers in Montreal for the Speaking Rights National Training
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The participants of the 2017 Speaking Rights National Training   On May 5, 6 and 7, 2017, Equitas invited youth ambassadors aged 14 – 25 years old and staff members from over 15 community partner organizations from across Canada. The 40 changemakers gathered at Sid Lee’s 8 Queen Creative Space in Montreal for a three-day […]

Teaching Human Rights to Young Refugees in Jordan
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KHALIL RADWAN – JORDAN   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 […]

Ending child marriage in Cameroon through education for the rights of young girls 
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CATHERINE MOTO-ZEH – CAMEROON   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 education […]

Using Art as an Education Tool to Promote Peace in Afghanistan
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OMAID SHARIFI – Afghanistan   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 […]

Igniting Indigenous youth engagement & participation in Canada
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WIDIA LARIVIÈRE   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 education with […]

Social change starts in Montreal at Equitas’ human rights training!

Four human rights defenders at the Equitas International Human Rights Training Program, including Philip Obaji
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All around the world, human rights defenders are beginning to pack their bags and plan their flights to Canada. While many have had their visas booked for a long time, some are just now finalizing their travel arrangements to join more than 90 other human rights leaders in Montreal. They are all taking part in […]

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