Applications are now open for the 2026 Human Rights Summit in Canada . The forum is scheduled to be held at the University of British Columbia, Canada. Candidates and leaders from around the world are eligible to apply. The four-day program will take place from May 21 to 24, 2026. This fully-funded forum focuses on human rights, freedom of expression, and how education is the foundation of freedom, equality, and global progress. The summit welcomes candidates from any academic background. An IELTS/TOEFL score is not required to participate. Further details on requirements, financial benefits, and application procedures are provided below.

Details about the 2026 Human Rights Summit in Canada

• Host country : Canada
• Location : University of British Columbia
• Duration : 4 days
• Summit dates : May 21-24, 2026
• Benefits : Fully Funded
• Deadline: October 20, 2025

Financial benefits

The program covers:

• Invitation letter (notarized)
• Airfare (partial refund)
• 100% waiver of conference fees for 25 delegates.
• Participation in all training programs
• Opportunity to share your success story
• Awards in recognition of efforts made
• - Providing accommodation for the duration of the program for 25 delegates.
• Certificate of Participation
• Meals (two a day)
• Conference Group
• View sites
• Cultural Exchange Program
• festive party

Number of seats

• 25 fully funded
• 40 partially sponsored
• 40 self-sponsored
• 45 Conference Entry Tickets (Free)

Program topics

• The right to equality
• freedom from discrimination
• The right to life, liberty and personal security
• freedom from slavery
• freedom from torture and degrading treatment
• The right to recognition as a person before the law
• The right to equality before the law
• Right to redress before a competent court
• Freedom from arbitrary detention and exile
• The right to a fair public trial
• The right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty
• Freedom from interference with privacy, family, home, and correspondence
• The right to freedom of movement within and outside the country
• The right to seek asylum in other countries to escape persecution
• The right to nationality and the freedom to change it
• The right to marry and form a family
• The right to own property
• Freedom of belief and religion
• Freedom of opinion and information
• The right to peaceful assembly and association
• The right to participate in government and free elections
• The right to social security
• The right to desirable work and to join trade unions
• The right to rest and recreation
• The right to an adequate standard of living
• The right to education
• The right to participate in the cultural life of society
• The right to the social order stipulated in this document
• Basic societal duties for free and full development
• Non-interference by the State or individuals in the above-mentioned rights.

Eligibility criteria

• Nationality : Open to all citizens of any country.
• Age requirements: 16-35 for Full Funding, 18+ for Observer
• Social Impact: You must have a strong commitment to social change, with involvement in social/educational activities or a clear vision for change.
• Documents: Passport required (National ID card is acceptable if you do not have a passport).
• Language proficiency: IELTS or TOEFL test is not required.

Application fees

• $26.23 + tax

How to apply for the Human Rights Summit 2026?

Candidates must apply online and pay the application fee. The official website link is below.