Delegates at a summit in Vancouver

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.

Apply now ↗150 in-person seats · All nationalities welcome

Applications close in

Deadline: 30 November 2026

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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

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Open Dialogue

Bring people together to talk honestly about rights and leadership.

02

Build Networks

Link emerging leaders across countries and sectors.

03

Grow Skills

Practise advocacy, diplomacy and public speaking.

04

Honour Diversity

Learn from each other's cultures and experiences.

05

Take Action

Leave with a concrete plan for your own community.

06

Champion the UDHR

Put the 1948 Declaration's principles into everyday practice.

Moments from the summit

Delegates in a workshop discussionA delegate speaking at the podiumDelegates on the Vancouver waterfront

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

Apply for the summit

  1. 1. Personal details
  2. 2. Education
  3. 3. Travel