Vancouver, Canada · 6th Edition
Human Rights Summit Canada 2027
21–24 May 2027
A four-day international gathering for young leaders working on human rights, education and the values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Applications close in
Deadline: 30 November 2026
In-person
150
- 20 fully sponsored
- 30 partially sponsored
- 50 self-sponsored
- 50 free conference passes
Virtual
850
Join online and receive a certificate. 1,000 seats in total.
Key dates
- Eligibility: 16+, any nationality
- Results: 25 Dec 2026
- Invitation letters: 26 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027
- Summit: 21–24 May 2027
Program objectives
What we set out to do
Open Dialogue
Bring people together to talk honestly about rights and leadership.
Build Networks
Link emerging leaders across countries and sectors.
Grow Skills
Practise advocacy, diplomacy and public speaking.
Honour Diversity
Learn from each other's cultures and experiences.
Take Action
Leave with a concrete plan for your own community.
Champion the UDHR
Put the 1948 Declaration's principles into everyday practice.
Moments from the summit
Application fee
Three categories, paid after you apply
Fully Funded
20 seats
€30
Your place, stay and travel support are covered. You only pay the application fee.
- Conference fee fully waived
- Accommodation for 21–24 May
- Two meals per day
- Partial airfare reimbursement
- Airport pickup on arrival day
- All workshops and sessions
- Certificate of participation
- Conference kit and cultural program
- Notarized letter of invitation
Partial Funding
30 seats
€60
The summit programme is covered. Book your own flights and room.
- Conference fee fully waived
- Lunch on all four summit days
- All workshops and sessions
- Certificate of participation
- Conference kit and cultural program
- Notarized letter of invitation
- Discounted partner-hotel rates
- Accommodation
- Airfare reimbursement
Self Funding
50 seats
€250
Full access to the summit. Every cost stays with you.
- All workshops and sessions
- Certificate of participation
- Conference kit and cultural program
- Notarized letter of invitation
- Help booking accommodation
- Conference fee waiver
- Meals
- Airfare reimbursement
Included for every delegate
- — All workshops and sessions
- — Certificate of participation
- — Conference kit and cultural program
- — Notarized letter of invitation
Application