Burma is an ethnically diverse nation with a long history of systematic human rights violations and mass displacement. The country has endured military dictatorship and civil war for over 60 years. A fragile and flawed experiment with democracy ended with a military coup d’état in 2021. The country has since plunged deeper into civil war, with widespread armed and non-violent resistance.

Inter Pares partners with civil society organizations in Burma and neighbouring countries—India, Thailand, and Bangladesh—to work towards a democratic future. Through funding, capacity development, learning exchanges, coalition building and advocacy, we strengthen local civil society, for democratic organizing and the provision of public services with the support of Global Affairs Canada.