Equitas’ programs in Canada currently focus on interventions with children and youth outside the school setting. Our programs use fun and interactive games and activities to promote human rights values and intercultural harmony, and to combat discrimination.

It is imperative that communities take advantage of every opportunity with children and youth to reinforce attitudes and values that foster equality, inclusion, participation and respect for human rights. Research has shown that it is much easier to nurture these positive attitudes and values in children and youth, rather than trying to change discriminatory behaviour once it becomes ingrained in adults.