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Manifesto : We, the Montreal youth

This manifesto was generated through extensive dialogues consultations with over 250 Montreal youth and authored by Equitas with the intent of synthesizing, and amplifying the diverse reflections voiced by the youth. The manifesto serves as a call to action against racism, racial injustice, children’s rights violations, discrimination, and exclusion in the city.

#EquiTalks : How can we turn division into dialogue?

This brochure gathers the answers of five human rights defenders during the 2024 #EquiTalks panel discussion, who attempted to answer the question: How can we turn division into dialogue? The brochure suggests potential solutions and tips to counteract the polarization of opinions on human rights. Also available in French.

The purpose of children’s rights

This video spotlights several fundamental children’s rights enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It sheds light on the stark reality that, despite these protections, numerous children in Canada continue to face rights violations. Children’s rights emphasize the importance of treating all children equally, with dignity, and with utmost respect. Also available […]

Where I Live: A Community Mapping Activity

The goal of this activity on children’s rights is to map areas in communities where children and youth face exclusion, discrimination, and where their rights are not respected, while also providing them with the opportunity to discuss the changes they want to see. Also available in French.

From Saturn to Jupiter

Activity to help foster respect for children’s rights and diversity by inciting children and youth to reflect on their peers’ similarities and differences. Also available in French.

To be a better ally

Tip sheet on how to be a better ally towards BIPOC folk and when engaging in the fight for racial justice. The document offers advice on how to educate yourself, how to become aware of your own privileges and unconscious biaises, and how to use your voice and activism to dismantle racist and oppressive spaces. […]

Guide rapide d’écriture inclusive d’Equitas

Quick guide on Equitas’ French inclusive writing practices since 2023, which revolves on two main techniques, i.e. epicene writing and truncated form, but also syntactic feminization and non-binary writing in certain cases. Only available in French.

Strategies to enhance participation of women and marginalized people

This good practice explores the creation of inclusive conditions for greater participation of women and traditionally marginalized people in human rights education activities. It proposes tangible measures to reduce barriers before, during and after a human rights education activity. Available in French.