Canadian coalition calls for urgent action to uphold civil liberties and Charter rights at protests and encampments across the country May 15, 2024 | Read more
Inter Pares joins call for Burma to end use of violence and respect democracy Feb 4, 2021 | Read more
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Stopping the unstoppable: Citizen resistance to exterminator technology in Burkina Faso Sep 4, 2019 | Read more
The Immigrant Workers Centre to receive 2018 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Apr 18, 2018 | Read more
“Until We Find Them”: Searching for missing loved ones on the road to the North Mar 11, 2019 | Read more
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Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Migration Internal displacement Refugees Canada Apr 15, 2018 I Am Rohingya - Ottawa Screening Join us on May 9 at the Mayfair Theatre for the Ottawa Premiere of I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Act. The documentary screening will be followed by a Q&A with the incredibly brave and inventive Rohingya youth community of Kitchener-Waterloo. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Migration Internal displacement Refugees Asia Burma Canada Apr 11, 2018 I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts This powerful documentary is about the journey of fourteen Rohingya refugee youth re-enacting their families' harrowing experiences in Burma and beyond. Violence against women Women's rights Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Impunity Indigenous & ethnic rights Migration Refugees Burma Apr 10, 2018 I Am The Other: Discrimination and Social Exclusion in Canada A bilingual evening on the topic of discrimination and social exclusion in Canada. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Canada Mar 23, 2018 W7: Feminist Visions for the G7 This event will bring together around 70 diverse feminist leaders from Canada and around the world to envision a feminist agenda for the G7. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Canada Mar 23, 2018 I Am The Other: Inter Pares 2018 Speakers Series A bilingual evening on the topic of discrimination and social exclusion. Peace and Democracy Civil liberties Indigenous & ethnic rights Migration Migrant labour Canada Mar 22, 2018 Solidarity with Peruvian Victims of Forced Sterilizations Inter Pares has worked with Peruvian counterparts since the early 1990s to bring an end to a policy that resulted in the forced sterilization of hundreds of thousands of rural citizens. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Latin America Peru Mar 6, 2018 Statement about the Tragedies of Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine's Deaths Inter Pares wishes to convey our profound sympathies to the families and communities of Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine. Peace and Democracy Indigenous & ethnic rights Canada Mar 2, 2018 Rape by Command A new report details Burmese Army’s use of rape as a weapon against the Rohingya women and girls. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Migration Internal displacement Refugees Asia Burma Feb 27, 2018 Inter Pares Announces Its Two New Co-Executive Directors Inter Pares is pleased to announce the Board of Directors has appointed Rita Morbia and Kathryn Dingle as Co-Executive Directors of the organization. Feb 26, 2018 Inter Pares pays tribute to Diana Avila Paulette, Latin American activist, former head of PCS Inter Pares mourns the passing of lifelong activist and dear Peruvian friend and colleague — our compañera, Diana Avila Paulette. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Latin America Peru Feb 26, 2018 International Women's Day 2018 Ottawa: Hashtags & Beyond Join us on March 8, 2018 for Ottawa’s biggest International Women’s Day celebration, featuring the annual Femmy Awards ceremony honouring local feminist change-makers. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Canada Feb 15, 2018 In the Slums of Manila, Spreading Openness and Acceptance Mark and Vere are Likhaan Community Mobilizers. They both identify as transgender and work in the slum neighbourhoods of metro Manila. Women's Rights & Gender Justice LGBTIQ2+ rights Peace and Democracy Civil liberties Freedom of expression Human rights Asia Philippines Feb 2, 2018 Building an Inclusive Peace in Colombia Colombia's peace agreement is historic as it is the most inclusive developed to date. Inter Pares' counterparts were instrumental in shaping the agreement. Women's Rights & Gender Justice LGBTIQ2+ rights Peace and Democracy Civil liberties Freedom of expression Human rights Latin America Colombia Feb 2, 2018 Connecting Struggles Bill Fairbairn, Latin America Program Manager at Inter Pares, draws a parallel between his social justice convictions as a gay man and Inter Pares' feminist priorities. Women's Rights & Gender Justice LGBTIQ2+ rights Peace and Democracy Civil liberties Freedom of expression Human rights Canada Latin America Colombia Feb 2, 2018 Pride in our work Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral aspects of our selves and should never lead to discrimination or abuse. Inter Pares bulletin “Pride in our Work” highlights our support for LGBTQ2 people’s rights, and our work with activists representing a multiplicity of identities and issues. Women's Rights & Gender Justice LGBTIQ2+ rights Peace and Democracy Civil liberties Freedom of expression Human rights Asia Philippines Canada Latin America Colombia Feb 1, 2018 Plunder in the Borneo rainforest: A Canadian connection? The Sarawak activists trying to “follow the money” and highlight a number of the factors that give Canada an international reputation as a safe haven for money laundering. Peace and Democracy Indigenous & ethnic rights Control Over Resources Environment Natural resources Asia Malaysia Jan 31, 2018 Canada’s Deadly Diplomacy and Mining Justice in Mexico More than eight years since the murder of Mariano Abarca, an outspoken community leader in Chiapas, Mexico, his son and a group of Mexican human rights defenders will visit Ottawa, on February 5th and 6th. Peace and Democracy Human rights Impunity Control Over Resources Environment Land Latin America Mexico Jan 28, 2018 The Borneo Case The Borneo Case tells the story of Indigenous people in Malaysia and their allies in defense of their ancestral lands being destroyed by illegal logging. Control Over Resources Environment Land Economic Justice Tax justice Asia Malaysia Canada Jan 19, 2018 Government Announces a Human Rights Ombudsperson Inter Pares welcomes the announcement regarding the creation of a Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Business Enterprise. Control Over Resources Natural resources Economic Justice Corporate accountability Canada Jan 17, 2018 Highlights 2017 Inter Pares supports local activist organizations to build a more equal world. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Peace and Democracy Control Over Resources Economic Justice Health Africa Asia Canada Latin America Dec 18, 2017 Stories of Struggle Meet Narsamma, Najwa, Adriana, and Marcela, the women at the heart of our Stories of Struggle campaign. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Food Sovereignty Africa Sudan Asia India Latin America Colombia Dec 15, 2017 Highlights 2017: Inter Pares' year in review Inter Pares supports local activist organizations to build a more equal world. Thanks to our generous donors, throughout 2017, we have strengthened many struggles for social justice in Canada and overseas. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Economic Justice Dec 15, 2017 Stories of Struggle We reached our goal! 1,697 donors made a gift during our Stories of Struggle campaign, which contributed $336,016 to Inter Pares' work. Thank you! Dec 14, 2017 Inter Pares speaks out on Rohingya crisis, calls for immediate strong measures Inter Pares remains highly concerned by the ongoing Rohingya crisis in Burma and Bangladesh, and by the pressing need for stronger action. Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Governance Human rights Impunity Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Migration Refugees Burma Dec 7, 2017 Prime Minister Trudeau Visits Inter Pares Program in the Philippines Inter Pares appreciates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to an innovative clinic established by Likhaan Center for Women’s Health. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s health Women's rights Health Health policy Health services Asia Philippines Canada Nov 13, 2017 Behind the scenes at Inter Pares In this issue, we invite you behind the scenes at Inter Pares. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Food Sovereignty Agriculture Food policy Food security Asia India Canada Nov 1, 2017 We Are All Fundraisers Inter Pares staff are co-managers, but we also all consider ourselves fundraisers. While that is a role that makes many people cringe, it’s one we embrace! Women's Rights & Gender Justice Peace and Democracy Economic Justice Canada Oct 31, 2017 Rural Women-to-Women exCHANGEs An exchange that brought together farmers and rural women leaders from Canada, the West African biodiversity coalition COPAGEN, and the Deccan Development Society (DDS) in India. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Food Sovereignty Agriculture Biodiversity Food security Africa Burkina Faso Asia India Canada Oct 31, 2017 Building Solidarity One Conversation at a Time Raising awareness of other realities, learning from others’ experiences, deepening our solidarity ... this is what Inter Pares seeks to do through our public engagement. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women's rights Peace and Democracy Human rights Canada Oct 31, 2017 Bill 62 Does Not Promote Women’s Rights Inter Pares is profoundly concerned about the Quebec government’s passage of Bill 62. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women's rights Canada Oct 30, 2017 Joint statement on violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar On September 26th, Inter Pares joined 30+ Canadian organizations and human rights activists in calling for further Canadian action on the crisis. Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Humanitarian relief Human rights Impunity Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Migration Internal displacement Refugees Burma Sep 26, 2017 Open letter on national security Bill C-59 40 organizations and individuals from across Canadian civil society issued a joint letter to government that lays out overarching concerns with Bill C-59. Peace and Democracy Civil liberties Human rights Canada Sep 19, 2017 A New Vision for Land in Burma Sai Khur Hseng is an activist who works closely with local community groups in Burma who stand up for customary land tenure systems that protect their land and the environment. Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Governance Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Peacebuilding Control Over Resources Land Natural resources Agriculture Internal displacement Asia Burma Sep 8, 2017 Statement on Latest Violence against the Rohingya Population in Burma Inter Pares is gravely concerned regarding the latest wave of military violence against Rohingya civilians in northwestern Burma. Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Humanitarian relief Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Migration Internal displacement Undocumented migrants Refugees Burma Sep 7, 2017 Water Warriors at One World Film Festival Inter Pares is proud to sponsor and co-present a screening of Water Warriors, a documentary film by Storyline, at the 28th Annual One World Film Festival, in Ottawa. Control Over Resources Land Natural resources Canada Sep 5, 2017 Book Launch: Manufacturing Urgency Do campaigns to end violence against women fulfill their promises? To find out, join us for an exciting conversation between author Corinne Mason and Rita Morbia, Executive Director of Inter Pares. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Canada Sep 4, 2017 A New Vision for Land in Burma Land is central to many social justice struggles around the world, and it’s no different in Burma. However, ethnic civil society organizations have a new vision for land use. Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Migration Refugees Asia Burma Sep 4, 2017 Return is Never That Simple Refugees in camps in Thailand are increasingly worried about their futures since many international NGOs are withdrawing their support. Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Humanitarian relief Migration Refugees Asia Burma Sep 4, 2017 Countering Dehumanization and Hate Since October 2016, the Burmese army has unleashed a new wave of violence against Rohingya Muslim civilians in the northwest of the country. Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Migration Internal displacement Refugees Asia Burma Sep 4, 2017 Deeper Change in Burma: Working Towards Inclusive Democracy In this issue, we report on the situation in Burma regarding democracy and human rights. Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Humanitarian relief Human rights Impunity Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Peacebuilding Control Over Resources Land Natural resources Migration Internal displacement Refugees Asia Burma Sep 4, 2017 A learning exchange goes on tour Learn more about Likhaan's Canadian tour. Likhaan is a women's health center based in the Philippines and a long time counterpart of Inter Pares. Women’s health Health Health services Asia Philippines Canada Aug 9, 2017 Inter Pares concerned with Honduras report Inter Pares and 23 Canadian civil society organizations concerned with the Honduras report of the Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor. Peace and Democracy Human rights Canada Latin America Honduras Aug 1, 2017 Canadian pension funds grab farmland in Brazil What are the links between pension funds and landgrabbing? Learn more with this article by David Bruer published in the Monitor magazine. Economic Justice Corporate accountability Canada Latin America Jul 26, 2017 Inter Pares welcomes Canada’s feminist realignment of international assistance Inter Pares welcomes the Government of Canada’s launch of its long-awaited international assistance policy (IAP). Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Women’s leadership Aid Canada Jun 9, 2017 A critical look at the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition in Senegal Presentation of key findings from the evaluation of the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition in Senegal. Food Sovereignty Agriculture Food policy Food security Africa Jun 1, 2017 Inter Pares supports the decriminalization of abortion in El Salvador Inter Pares and Canadian civil society organizations support decriminalization of abortion in El Salvador. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s health Latin America El Salvador May 23, 2017 Nijera Kori through the eyes of Canadian interns Between 2012 and 2016 Inter Pares collaborated with Dominique Caouette, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Montreal. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Women's rights Asia Bangladesh May 19, 2017 Women’s Health, Women’s Rights Tour Join us for a discussion on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Two representatives from the Likhaan Centre for Women's Health will talk about how women's health clinics in the Philippines are overcoming the challenges of poverty, violence, and the lack of access to contraception and sex education in schools. Health Health services Asia Philippines Canada May 16, 2017 Women’s Health, Women’s Rights: In the Philippines, In Canada, and Beyond Inter Pares is organizing a cross-Canada tour with two representatives from the Likhaan Center for Women's Health in the Philippines. 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