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“Religion shouldn’t be a weapon to destroy human rights and the values in society.” This is an essential belief held by young Buddhist Monk, Venerable Weliwitiya Dhamminda. Respect for religious freedom supports a healthy and cohesive society that is open to accepting a culture of human rights.  This is the basis of Equitas’ project in […]

Equitas alumnae have vision of strong, active, influential up-and-coming generation in the Middle-East and North Africa.   Youth are the future of our global society. They are often looked to as those who will build a better tomorrow. It takes the right tools to build something new, and this cannot be fulfilled if those bestowed […]

Creating a space for sexual minority women in Nigeria “If I tell you that I am not afraid I am a liar. I am afraid, I am really really afraid. There is nothing like bravery in this work. But it is what it is. If you die you die, if you live you live, that’s […]

Pushing boundaries and changing the norm: the fight for gender equality The battle for women’s rights is a universal struggle that transcends borders, cultures, and communities. This year, Equitas’ International Human Rights Training Program is welcoming those who dedicate their lives to breaking down barriers that are keeping women from reaching their full potential. For […]

Imagine being deprived of the ability to prove who you are, excluded from society and the global headcount. That’s the reality many people face in developing countries around the globe. According to UNICEF, 230 million or 45 per cent of children under five years old worldwide do not possess a birth certificate. Over 100 developing […]

March 18, 2015 At Equitas, we are thankful for our many sponsors and partner organizations. They allow us to continue building a culture of human rights at home and abroad. TD Bank has been a supporter of Equitas since 2006, sponsoring our Play it Fair! program, which is run in day camps and after-school programs […]

 March 11, 2015 The power of a voice can be revolutionary. The ability to share ideas and band together for a common cause and the greater good is a very unique facet of humanity, and over the years this practice has grown. As the gap between us grows smaller, the voices grow louder. We’re connected […]