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Civil society sounds alarm on Canada’s potential trade deal with U.A.E over links to Sudan war

Seventeen civil society organizations—including Inter Pares—and 47 individuals submitted an open letter to the Government of Canada

50 years of building locally led peace and democracy

Over 50 years, we have learned peace is cultivated through local feminist movements, global solidarity and long-term partnerships.

Wage solidarity campaign for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Inter Pares invites waged workers who have the capacity to do so to donate one day’s wages to Indigenous organizations.

Inter Pares remembers Nathan Gilbert

Inter Pares is deeply saddened by the passing of long-time Board of Directors member, Nathan Gilbert.

Inter Pares calls on Canada to address genocide in Gaza

Inter Pares joins 412 Canadians to call on the federal government to take immediate and concrete action to address the genocide in Gaza.

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WATCH | 50 years of social justice action

On May 12, we hosted an evening of reflection, celebration and inspiration with social justice activists—and marked Inte

Decades of Shared Struggles

2024 brings to a close five decades of working in solidarity with movements for social justice—movements themselves forged in multi-decade struggles.

Breaking Barriers to Health: Connecting movements for sexual and reproductive health and rights

A tour with counterparts fostered lasting relationships to strengthen SRHR advocacy.

Bringing Sudan's Crisis to Canada: Sudanese activists share their stories

Two Sudanese human rights advocates came to Canada to share the realities of war, displacement and struggles of LGBTQI+ communities.

Historic IACHR verdict in El Salvador abortion rights case

Inter Pares applauds and celebrates the verdict together with our counterpart.

64 civil society organizations call on Canada to respond to crisis in Sudan

Today, 64 civil society organizations—including Inter Pares—and 46 individuals released an open letter to the Canadian

daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws

A photo exhibit co-curated by Inter Pares and counterparts to document SRHR activism in Bangladesh, El Salvador and the Philippines.

NEW photo exhibit showcases SRHR activism

daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws showcases intergenerational efforts to advance sexual health and rights

Climate plans must include solutions by and for communities

“This is where we used to grow rice, before the sea swept our fields away,” Sanca Albino says, pointing to the beach, where the wa

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Inter Pares and SUWRA launch Canadian civil society working group on Sudan

In recognition of the escalating crisis in Sudan, Inter Pares and Sudanese Women Rights Action (SUWRA) are coordinating a new working group on Suda

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Solidarity is resistance: Adapting to a crisis in Burkina Faso

In 2023, conflict-related violence killed nearly 7,600 people as armed groups deliberately targeted civilians, including farmers.

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Planning is resistance: Indigenous people in Burma envision a self-determined future

Burma and Haida Gwaii are worlds apart but neighbours in the struggle for self-determination.

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Advocacy is resistance: Navigating anti-LGBTQI+ violence in post-war Guatemala

With Inter Pares’ support, Asociación Lambda is at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQI+ justice in Guatemala.

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Survival is resistance: Supporting counterparts during times of war

As the war in Sudan grinds on, Inter Pares donors have allowed us to send our counterparts crucial financial support to help them adapt their work.

Visit from our Burma counterpart CHRO

Last month, Inter Pares received the visit of Salai Za Uk Ling, the deputy executive director from the C

Gender equality in rural areas

For several years now, a worldwide feminist resistance movement has been organized by women from different countries around key issues for women's

Scaling mountains to report the news

"Under the military council, we cannot go back.”

Innovating sexual and reproductive health services in conflict areas

When Nang Shwe Yin* was eight months pregnant, she started showing signs of pre-eclampsia — a condition that could put her life, and pregnancy, at

Building a federal democracy from the ground up

Amidst the chaos of conflict in Burma, people like Khu Lay are finding hope in structures many in other countries take for granted: regional govern

Sowing food sovereignty, cultivating relationships

Inter Pares helps farmers in Canada push for better climate policy, support migrant farm workers and build relationships between settler farmers and Indigenous communities.

Resisting lithium mining in Quebec

Below the surface of the unceded territory of the Anicinape Aki, in Abitibi-Témiscamingue in western Quebec, a rare resource has caught the eye of

Countering corporate control at COP27 climate negotiations

“Thoughts and feelings only go so far... Economic reconciliation is backing up those feelings.”

Remembering “The Millet Man”: PV Satheesh

Inter Pares mourns the loss of Deccan Development Society's founder and director.

$16 million for climate and feminist action in West Africa

Funding announcement for Feminist Climate Action in West Africa project.

Circle of hope and solidarity in Sudan

In 2019, footage went viral of 22-year-old Alaa Salah leading Sudanese crowds in protest chants.

Six young women, each wearing a medical face mask, sit around a table looking at a poster of two situations: one marked with a red "X" and the other marked with a green check mark.

Government of Canada supports new Inter Pares program in Burma/Myanmar

Inter Pares begins new project in support of civil society in Burma/Myanmar.

WEBINAR - Combatting gender-based violence: Grassroots strategies withSheelu Francis, president of the Tamil Nadu Women's Collective - Tuesday, March 29 10 AM EDT / 7:30 PM IST

WATCH | Combatting gender-based violence: Grassroots strategies

Sheelu Francis joined Inter Pares for a discussion on strategies for combatting gender-based violence.

Congrats to Rita Morbia, Karen Takacs Award winner! 

Please join us in congratulating Rita on this very well-deserved recognition!

Additional Global Affairs support bolsters SRH in the Philippines

This additional funding will support Likhaan from November 2020 to February 2022.

Action Plan for Working in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples in Canada

The Action Plan articulates our commitment to engage deeper and more intentionally on Indigenous rights.

New video highlights impact of pandemic on SRHR

The Future Planning Initiative has released a video highlighting how COVID-19 has left many without the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services they need.

Inter Pares releases report on COVID-19 impact in long-term care homes

The report details how COVID-19 exposed serious flaws and urges immediate attention to fix Canada’s long-term care system.

Honouring 215 Indigenous children found at former residential school

Our hearts are heavy from the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc’s announcement.

Our 2020 Annual Report is here!

In our 2020 Annual Report, you will find a look back at a year of sustaining social justice.

La Colectiva Feminista calls for gendered response to pandemic in El Salvador

Inter Pares is honoured to support La Colectiva as it continues to adapt to support women during this crisis.

Inter Pares joins call for Canada to condemn state-sponsored violence in Philippines

Inter Pares joins the call for the Government of Canada to publicly condemn state-sponsored violence against the Filipino people.

Bangladeshi youth use street art to call for end to gender-based violence

Their design of choice: a raised fist combined with the message “We won't put up with the oppression of women”.

Take Action: Call on the RCMP to investigate breach of Burma sanctions

Request the RCMP investigate the business agreement between Dickens & Madson Canada and Burma senior military General Mya Tun Oo.

Inter Pares joins call for Burma to end use of violence and respect democracy

Inter Pares has signed onto a joint statement regarding the February 1st military coup d'état in Burma.

New reports share core principles of a feminist foreign policy

As a member of the Feminist Foreign Policy Working Group Inter Pares is pleased to share two new reports highlighting our aspirations for Canada’s feminist foreign policy.

New report on funding feminist movements in Burma

The Fund for Global Human Rights and Inter Pares have co-published a new report: Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Gender Justice and Feminist Practice in Burma.

Highlights 2020

We reflect on a year of shared struggle and solidarity. Here is a collection of our most memorable moments from 2020.

Gender Justice & Women's Rights

Women representatives of Tamil Nadu Women's Collective sit in a circle, sharing and laughing.