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Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada May Month of Action for Mining Justice Join Inter Pares and the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) for a month of action for mining justice in May. Control Over ResourcesCanada Canadian Council of Muslim Women inaugural recipient of Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award CCMW is recognized for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada Our 2016 Annual Report is out! This year, we reflect on the many sources of hope upon which we at Inter Pares draw during challenging political times. Africa Canadian Council of Muslim Women to receive 2017 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Inter Pares is honored to give the award to the Canadian Council of Muslim Women for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada Video: 80 Law Profs call on government to make Canada #open4justice A group of university professors have signed a letter to the PM urging him to stick with his election promise to create a human rights ombudsman for the international extractive sector. Economic JusticeCanada Canada's global leadership on women's rights We deeply appreciate the funding announcement made today to advance women's sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada Canada and the Global Gag Rule Inter Pares is deeply concerned about the impact of the Global Gag Rule on the enabling environment for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) around the world. For this reason, we joined dozens of other Canadian organizations in a joint public statement on it. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada Why celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th? Just like years past, Inter Pares is marking and celebrating International Women’s Day in the company of women and feminists from around the world. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia Help make Canada Open for Justice Take action today so that Canada has an ombudsperson to give recourse when Canadian mining companies abuse human rights. Control Over ResourcesCanada Highlights 2016: Inter Pares' year in review Globally, Inter Pares works with organizations engaged in building a more equitable world. Africa Remembering and honouring Margaret Phillips, one year later Margaret Phillips passed away one year ago this month. She served on Inter Pares board of directors in the 1980s when we created a co-management structure. FeminismCanada Op-ed: Enough talk, Canada needs extractive industries ombudsperson The CNCA has just released proposed legislation that would uphold human rights of communities affected by Canadian extractive industries. Control Over ResourcesCanada Cathleen Kneen: Our big sister Program manager Eric Chaurette shares his ten-year collaboration with Cathleen, a tireless leader for food sovereignty who passed away this spring. Women’s leadershipFood SovereigntyCanada Visit from two renowned African feminists We had the privilege of welcoming two leading feminists and longtime Inter Pares collaborators from Sudan and Guinea-Bissau. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica Harvesting Freedom ends on a triumphant note To mark the 50th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, the Harvesting Freedom caravan travelled more than 1,600 kilometres across Ontario. MigrationCanada Inter Pares helping to reset the table at the Food Secure Canada Assembly This event will bring together an estimated 700 delegates to share knowledge, learn from others and build the relationships. Food SovereigntyCanada The World Social Forum 2016: A unique gathering for social justice in Montréal Inter Pares participated in the 2016 World Social Forum, which was an unparalleled moment of learning and global solidarity. Canada Rising up for migrant farmworkers' rights This fall, two important series of events are drawing attention to the structural injustice that migrant farmworkers face in Canada, and to their demands for change. Food SovereigntyCanada Crisis at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Inter Pares staff Bill Fairbairn and Guillaume Charbonneau met last Tuesday with James Cavallaro, President of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Peace and DemocracyCanada The Survey of Muslims in Canada 2016 The Survey of Muslims in Canada 2016, supported by Inter Pares as part of our civil liberties work, confronts popular stereotypes by exploring Canadian Muslims’ experiences, opinions, and perceptions. Peace and DemocracyCanada From the Land: 140 supporters reflect with us on reconciliation On April 25th, 2016, 140 supporters and activists from Ottawa-Gatineau joined Inter Pares for the 2016 edition of its annual Speakers Series, "From the Land: Reconciliation in action in Canada and Colombia." Peace and DemocracyCanada Why Women Seek Asylum: The global pandemic of gender-based violence Board member Amanda Dale spoke with us about the challenges for women seeking asylum in Canada. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada Top Swedish, US and Canadian pension funds linked to Brazilian land grabs, displacement of people A New York company managing the retirement savings of workers in Sweden, the US and Canada is evading Brazilian laws on foreign investment to acquire farmlands from a businessman accused of violently displacing local communities. 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HealthCanada Issues affecting women will finally get the attention they deserve on September 21! Hear what the party leaders have to say about issues affecting women. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada Why is Inter Pares concerned with GMOs? Inter Pares works to support and promote food sovereignty and ecological agriculture. Here are a few of the reasons Inter Pares is concerned about GMOs. Food SovereigntyAfrica RCMP is laying charges against one of the Syrian torturers of Maher Arar An arrest warrant and Interpol notice have been issued, in the hope of extraditing Col. Salloum to face justice. Peace and DemocracyCanada The truth from our fields Inter Pares staff Eric Chaurette visited a cotton farmer group in Burkina Faso in February 2015. He got the latest news on the farmer-researcher project. Control Over ResourcesAfrica In Solidarity with Temporary Migrant Workers The vulnerable situation of migrant workers in Canada. 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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 DemocracyCanada
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 JusticeCanada
Government Announces a Human Rights Ombudsperson Inter Pares welcomes the announcement regarding the creation of a Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Business Enterprise. Control Over ResourcesCanada
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 JusticeAsia
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 JusticeCanada
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 JusticeAfrica
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 JusticeCanada
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 JusticeCanada
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 DemocracyCanada
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 healthHealthAsia
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 DemocracyCanada
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 JusticeCanada
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 JusticeCanada
May Month of Action for Mining Justice Join Inter Pares and the Canadian Network on Corporate Accountability (CNCA) for a month of action for mining justice in May. Control Over ResourcesCanada
Canadian Council of Muslim Women inaugural recipient of Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award CCMW is recognized for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Our 2016 Annual Report is out! This year, we reflect on the many sources of hope upon which we at Inter Pares draw during challenging political times. Africa
Canadian Council of Muslim Women to receive 2017 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Inter Pares is honored to give the award to the Canadian Council of Muslim Women for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Video: 80 Law Profs call on government to make Canada #open4justice A group of university professors have signed a letter to the PM urging him to stick with his election promise to create a human rights ombudsman for the international extractive sector. Economic JusticeCanada
Canada's global leadership on women's rights We deeply appreciate the funding announcement made today to advance women's sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Canada and the Global Gag Rule Inter Pares is deeply concerned about the impact of the Global Gag Rule on the enabling environment for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) around the world. For this reason, we joined dozens of other Canadian organizations in a joint public statement on it. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Why celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th? Just like years past, Inter Pares is marking and celebrating International Women’s Day in the company of women and feminists from around the world. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
Help make Canada Open for Justice Take action today so that Canada has an ombudsperson to give recourse when Canadian mining companies abuse human rights. Control Over ResourcesCanada
Highlights 2016: Inter Pares' year in review Globally, Inter Pares works with organizations engaged in building a more equitable world. Africa
Remembering and honouring Margaret Phillips, one year later Margaret Phillips passed away one year ago this month. She served on Inter Pares board of directors in the 1980s when we created a co-management structure. FeminismCanada
Op-ed: Enough talk, Canada needs extractive industries ombudsperson The CNCA has just released proposed legislation that would uphold human rights of communities affected by Canadian extractive industries. Control Over ResourcesCanada
Cathleen Kneen: Our big sister Program manager Eric Chaurette shares his ten-year collaboration with Cathleen, a tireless leader for food sovereignty who passed away this spring. Women’s leadershipFood SovereigntyCanada
Visit from two renowned African feminists We had the privilege of welcoming two leading feminists and longtime Inter Pares collaborators from Sudan and Guinea-Bissau. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
Harvesting Freedom ends on a triumphant note To mark the 50th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program, the Harvesting Freedom caravan travelled more than 1,600 kilometres across Ontario. MigrationCanada
Inter Pares helping to reset the table at the Food Secure Canada Assembly This event will bring together an estimated 700 delegates to share knowledge, learn from others and build the relationships. Food SovereigntyCanada
The World Social Forum 2016: A unique gathering for social justice in Montréal Inter Pares participated in the 2016 World Social Forum, which was an unparalleled moment of learning and global solidarity. Canada
Rising up for migrant farmworkers' rights This fall, two important series of events are drawing attention to the structural injustice that migrant farmworkers face in Canada, and to their demands for change. Food SovereigntyCanada
Crisis at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Inter Pares staff Bill Fairbairn and Guillaume Charbonneau met last Tuesday with James Cavallaro, President of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Peace and DemocracyCanada
The Survey of Muslims in Canada 2016 The Survey of Muslims in Canada 2016, supported by Inter Pares as part of our civil liberties work, confronts popular stereotypes by exploring Canadian Muslims’ experiences, opinions, and perceptions. Peace and DemocracyCanada
From the Land: 140 supporters reflect with us on reconciliation On April 25th, 2016, 140 supporters and activists from Ottawa-Gatineau joined Inter Pares for the 2016 edition of its annual Speakers Series, "From the Land: Reconciliation in action in Canada and Colombia." Peace and DemocracyCanada
Why Women Seek Asylum: The global pandemic of gender-based violence Board member Amanda Dale spoke with us about the challenges for women seeking asylum in Canada. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Top Swedish, US and Canadian pension funds linked to Brazilian land grabs, displacement of people A New York company managing the retirement savings of workers in Sweden, the US and Canada is evading Brazilian laws on foreign investment to acquire farmlands from a businessman accused of violently displacing local communities. Control Over ResourcesCanada
JQSI celebrates women’s local action for a more equal world From November 5-14, 2015, this year’s 19th JQSI edition will offer a wide variety of events and opportunities to discuss international solidarity issues that concern us all. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Healthcare, Political Will and Federal Leadership Funding universal healthcare in Canada is economically viable, but it requires political will and federal leadership. Women’s healthHealthAsia
Burma: Bringing Grassroots Experience to Canadian Policy In March of 2015, Inter Pares hosted a delegation of four women from Burma to meet with people facing similar struggles, and to share camaraderie and strategies. Violence against womenWomen’s leadershipPeace and DemocracyAsia
The Future of International Solidarity Over forty years, we have witnessed incredible change in the countries where we work. While some rights have been gained, others become threatened. Women’s leadershipArmed conflictHuman rightsIndigenous & ethnic rightsEnvironmentLandNatural resourcesAgricultureInternal displacementRefugeesAfrica
Up for Debate: Watch the individual interviews with party leaders After months of campaigning, Up for Debate put four federal leaders on the record on women’s issues during this election campaign. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Vote for Tax Fairness Canadians for Tax Fairness (CTF), an Inter Pares counterpart, is busting myths about taxes and calling for tax reform. Economic JusticeCanada
We Can Do Better 2015 - campaign update CCIC is calling for greater leadership from Canada in tackling global issues in 2015, and specific action on inequality, climate change and women's rights. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Healthcare for All - campaign update The Canadian Health Coalition (CHC), of which Inter Pares is a member, is urging Canadians to use their vote to defend "Healthcare for All." HealthCanada
Issues affecting women will finally get the attention they deserve on September 21! Hear what the party leaders have to say about issues affecting women. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Why is Inter Pares concerned with GMOs? Inter Pares works to support and promote food sovereignty and ecological agriculture. Here are a few of the reasons Inter Pares is concerned about GMOs. Food SovereigntyAfrica
RCMP is laying charges against one of the Syrian torturers of Maher Arar An arrest warrant and Interpol notice have been issued, in the hope of extraditing Col. Salloum to face justice. Peace and DemocracyCanada
The truth from our fields Inter Pares staff Eric Chaurette visited a cotton farmer group in Burkina Faso in February 2015. He got the latest news on the farmer-researcher project. Control Over ResourcesAfrica
In Solidarity with Temporary Migrant Workers The vulnerable situation of migrant workers in Canada. Human rightsMigrationCanada
Up for Debate Campaign: We’re Shifting Gears The debate we had originally imagined will not happen. But, this is certainly not the end of the road. The issues we care about can, and will be, a major part of this federal election. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada