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

This Program is made possible with the generous support of the Government of Canada provided through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

Equitas would also like to acknowledge the additional support of:
Minister of Justice, Canada
CIDA Zimbabwe
Commission nationale des droits de la personne, Rwanda
Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Ghana (CHRAJ)
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI)
Development and Peace
Human Rights Commission of Maldives
Interpares
Kairos Canada
Mennonite Central Committee
National Organisation for Legal Assistance (NOLA), Tanzania
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Rights and Democracy
Urgent Action Fund - Africa

30th International Human Rights Training Program, Montreal, Canada, June 14 to July 3, 2009

Information for participants
Please follow the links below to find the preliminary schedule of the program, a description of the special activities, as well as logistical information about your participation in the IHRTP.  

• What to pack
• Information about John-Abbott College
• IHRTP schedule
• Tourist Information

The next session of the International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) will take place from June 14 to July 3, 2009. The International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP) is at the heart of Equitas’ activities. Now in its 30th year, this annual three-week education event brings together over 120 participants from approximately 60 countries. The IHRTP is an intermediate-level program. It provides a unique opportunity for human rights workers and educators to deepen their understanding of human rights and of the essential role of human rights education in effecting social change.

• Information
  

The 2010 IHRTP application form will be available in September 2009

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