The International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is at the heart of the Equitas’ activities. Since 1980, this annual three-week training session brings together approximately 120 participants from over 60 countries. The IHRTP provides a unique opportunity for human rights workers to deepen their understanding of human rights and of the essential role of human rights education in effecting change. As recognized by the United Nations:

"There is a growing consensus that education in and for human rights is essential and can contribute to both the reduction of human rights violations and the building of free and peaceful societies. Human rights education is also increasingly recognized as an effective strategy to prevent human rights abuses."

UN Decade for Human Right Education (1995-2004); Report of the General-Secretary A/52/469/Add.1 October 20, 1997

31st annual International Human Rights Training Program, June 6 – June 25, 2010

The application period for the 31st annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is still open for Canadian citizens and residents.  We will be accepting applications until March 31, 2010. We look forward to another inspiring three-week program and the opportunity to meet more than 120 participants from around the world

• Information about the International Human Rights Training Program
• 2010 Application Form
• Memorandum of Agreement

The IHRTP is intended for human rights workers and educators from non-governmental organizations, National Human Rights Institutions, government bodies and educational institutions. The goal of the IHRTP is to strengthen the capacity of human rights organizations to undertake human rights education efforts aimed at building a global culture of human rights. The curriculum is based on principles of adult experiential learning in which participants and facilitators engage in a process of mutual teaching and learning.

“This training program is an important Canadian contribution to the spread of human rights and democratic principles around the world,” says Ian Hamilton, Executive Director of Equitas. “Through the IHRTP, participants gain greater confidence in their abilities as well as the skills and motivation to become effective human rights champions upon their return home”.

If you wish to attend the 2010 IHRTP, find below information about the application process, the application form and the memorandum of agreement. Please note that the application form, the memorandum of agreement and the other supporting documents must be received BEFORE November 21st, 2009.

The Ruth Selwyn Bursary

Equitas awards the Ruth Selwyn Bursary for Achievement in Empowering Women and Girls to a selected candidate who has shown a sustained commitment to the empowerment of women and girls, and has used innovative education methods to the advance the rights of women and girls. For more information about this bursary, please
click here.

The 30th annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP), June 14 – July 3, 2009

• Training manuals

The 29th annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP), June 8 - 27, 2008

• Evaluation Report

The 28th annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP), June 10 - 29, 2007

• Evaluation Report 2007 IHRTP
  
  Proceedings of Presentations during IHRTP 2007

• Opening Ceremony
• The Role of Human Rights Education in the Process of Global Social Change
• The Principles and Values of the UDHR
• Universality of Human Rights
• Conflict transformation and Gender
• The Global Context of Human Rights
• The reform of the United Nations Human Rights System
• The Rights of Indigenous People
• Advocacy and Human Rights Education
• Gender-Based Violence against Women

• Evaluation Report

• Evaluation Report

• Evaluation Report
• Proceedings
• Presentation of Results
• Training Manuals

• Evaluation Report 2003
• Proceedings

• Evaluation Report 2002
• Proceedings

• Evaluation Report Summary
• Proceedings