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Human rights, irregular migration and the future of youth in West Africa

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September 25, 2014 In search of a better life, young Senegalese regularly board small fishing boats for a perilous journey to seek their fortune abroad through irregular migration. Spain is the usual destination, from where they will join family or friends already living in Europe. This quest often turns into a nightmare with many lives […]

Application forms for the 2015 International Human Rights Training Program now available

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36th annual International Human Rights Training Program, June 7 – June 26, 2015 We are delighted to announce that the application period for the 36th annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is now open and we will be accepting applications until November 17, 2014. We look forward to another inspiring three-week program and the opportunity to meet […]

Frequently Asked Questions about Equitas

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What is Equitas – International Centre for Human Rights Education? a non-profit organization founded in Montreal in 1967. Who founded Equitas? eminent Canadians, including John Humphrey, one of the drafters of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Thérèse Casgrain, campaigner for women’s right to vote in Quebec; justice Harry Batshaw, first Canadian Superior Court Judge of […]

May 28, 2014: Nobel Prize Muhammad Yunus receives Equitas Award for Human Rights Education

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Today, Nobel Prize Winner Muhammad Yunus, Laureate of the 2011 Equitas Award for Human Rights Education, finally received his award as he attended a ceremony hosted by Equitas’ corporate sponsor Aimia, in Montreal. He took the opportunity to share some reflections on the link between human rights education and his groundbreaking  work on microfinance and […]

EQUITAS GALA COCKTAIL

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2014 Equitas Gala Cocktails Honouring the recipients of the Equitas Award for Human Rights Education The Award recognizes individuals or non-governmental organizations working in Canada or internationally, who have made a tangible and exceptional contribution to the advancement of equality, social justice, peace and respect for human dignity through education programs. This year, two recipients […]

Equitas Award recognizes exceptional work being done to engage children and youth by two organizations in Yemen and British Columbia

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Experience has demonstrated that young people are key actors in building more inclusive, equitable and resilient communities. Yet, too often children and youth are seen as the source of problems rather than solutions. This International Human Rights Day, Equitas is celebrating the work of two exceptional organizations that are applying innovative and effective approaches to […]

November 26, 2013: Launch of the Mosharka project in Fes, Morocco

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Youth and local organisations from Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia and Yemen have teamed up with Equitas to launch a new three year project called Mosharka (“participation” in Arabic). This project is funded primarily by the European Union (750,000 €) and by the Ford Foundation. It  builds on the vital role played by young people, who […]

October 9, 2013: Application form for the 2014 International Human Rights Training Program now available

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35th annual International Human Rights Training Program, June 8 – June 27, 2014 The application period for the 35th annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is now closed for international participants. We are still accepting applications from Canadian candidates until  March 28, 2014. We look forward to another inspiring three-week program and the opportunity […]

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