Advocacy is resistance: Navigating anti-LGBTQI+ violence in post-war Guatemala May 23, 2024 | Read more
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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Inter Pares welcomes Canada’s feminist realignment of international assistance Jun 9, 2017 | Read more
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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She fled her home, leaving everything behind, and managed to cross the border into Egypt. “Sudanese people are just forgotten” Q&A with Ilham Ibrahim The war in Sudan has been particularly vicious to women. 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 rights. Rural women play a leading role in this movement. Updates Farming for a better food system For decades, Inter Pares has collaborated with counterparts on sustainable food production. Insight & Analysis Inter Pares’ statement on the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan April 20, 2023—Ottawa Inter Pares is saddened and alarmed by the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan, which remains ongoing. We are monitoring the situation closely. In the News REPORT | Resistance and movement building: Women’s rights in Sudan A new Inter Pares-commissioned study explores the perspectives of women’s rights activists at the centre of gender justice in Sudan. Reports Understanding the past, redefining the present RUDA uses intergenerational storytelling to preserve historical memory and promote healing in Guatemala. Insight & Analysis The Cycle of change Across the globe, a new generation of activists is engaging to help rebuild and reshape our world, infusing movements for change with fresh energy and ideas. Insight & Analysis Connecting Generations for Social Justice This Bulletin celebrates generations coming together to keep social movements vibrant and alive—and highlights young activists rebuilding and reshaping our world. Bulletins Improving Paths to Justice In Improving Paths to Justice, we bring together long-term Inter Pares counterpart Nijera Kori and the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic to explore the barriers women face in accessing justice within formal and informal systems. Video Introducing Tamil Nadu Women's Collective Inter Pares is pleased to introduce our newest counterpart, Tamil Nadu Women’s Collective (TNWC). Updates A Transformative Vision for Gender Justice Our partners in Burma share with us a transformative vision for gender justice. In the News Recognizing social justice activists We are honoured to shine a light on hardworking social justice organizations with the Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. Insight & Analysis Organizing youth against violence: Sanjida Akhter, Bangladesh Sanjida is determined to denounce the harassment of girls and educate local youth on violence against women. Activist Profile Take Back the Day: Raising an activist Celebrate mothers like Misson, who joined her daughter on the frontlines of Sudan’s historic uprising. Updates Take Back the Day: Seeding the future Collaboration between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in India has been transformative. Updates Take Back the Day: Searching together María Elena is determined to keep searching for her son and to accompany other families, so they know that they are not alone. Updates Take Back the Day! Take back Mother’s Day to its feminist roots. From now until May 10, celebrate mothers in El Salvador, India, and Sudan whose extraordinary activism inspires us. Updates The work of social justice continues during COVID-19 In this moment of global uncertainty, grassroots mobilization gives us hope. Updates Women of Sudan: Sparking Revolution, Creating Change In celebration of International Women's Day, we are pleased to share with you a collection of testimonies of resistance from the 2019 uprising in Sudan. Women at the heart of Senegal’s transition to agroecology ENDA Pronat and allies launch a series of policy recommendations to support Senegal's transition to agroecology. Updates Senegal leading the way for a transition to agroecology DyTAES calls for the Senegalese government to adopt an agroecological approach. Insight & Analysis Stories of Solidarity: Indigenous Women's Leadership in Burma Naw K’nyaw Paw shares how the Karen Women's Organization strengthens women’s leadership and political participation. Bearing Witness in Bangladesh At Inter Pares, our role isn’t only to support struggles abroad – but also to bring those struggles back home, to share them with you, with our allies and supporters across the country. Insight & Analysis In the words of the landless: Change in Bangladesh Hear first-hand what change they have seen in their community, and their own lives, over the last twenty-five years. Achia Begum, Nijera Kori Achia Begum brings decades of zeal and resistance to her landless group in Bangaldesh. Mariam Sow, ENDA Pronat Mariam Sow is the Director of ENDA Pronat, a Senegalese NGO dedicated to supporting ecological agriculture, family farms, and women’s rights. Highlights 2018 Inter Pares supports local activist organizations to build a more equal world. Thanks to our generous donors, throughout 2018, we have strengthened many struggles for social justice in Canada and overseas. Highlights Faces of Courage Take a closer look at courage - what it is, what it looks like, and the risks facing defenders around the world. Bulletins In Sudan, Courage Means Women Who Persist Through every stage of life, the rights and freedoms of women in Sudan are compromised. Our counterparts are part of the courageous women’s rights movement. Insight & Analysis Introducing… ENDA Pronat Inter Pares is proud to announce its new relationship with Enda Pronat, a Senegalese organization advocating for sustainable and fair development. Updates Women's Health, Women's Rights BC Speaking Tour 2018 Come and meet activists from Likhaan Centre for Women’s Health in the Philippines. Participate in inspiring discussions of successful community organizing, service delivery and advocacy. Presentation & discussion Karen Women's Organization & Inter Pares: A relationship based on shared values Inter Pares has an extensive program on Burma, in which we have been collaborating with the Karen Women's Organization (KWO) since 2000. We asked two KWO leaders, Naw K'nyaw Paw and Naw Zipporah Sein, to speak about the nature of our collaboration. Video Uprooting Inequality Brief The Food Security Policy Group urges Canada to focus on small-scale farming to achieve gender equality and empowerment of women. Reports 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. Updates 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. Celebration 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). In the News 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. Updates “NGO USES DOCUMENTARY PLAY 'SEVEN' TO TOUCH, EDUCATE” This review of Inter Pares' Ottawa premiere of Seven was written by Bob LeDrew and published in Ottawa Tonite, April 25th, 2017. In the News 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. Updates Walking the path together: Building solidarity between West African and southern Indian farmers What do West Africa and southern India have in common? Quite a lot! Updates Innovations in reducing maternal mortality in the Philippines Inter Pares staff were thrilled to be in Manila, the Philippines, on the occasion of the opening of Likhaan’s Zaragosa clinic. Updates Inter Pares brings acclaimed documentary play to Ottawa Inter Pares presents the play "Seven," which intertwines seven true stories told by women’s rights activists worldwide. Updates Improving Canada’s Contribution to Women’s Access to Land in Africa How is it some rights are protected and some not, some laws enforced and some not? Women farmers grow 70% of Africa’s food but often have few rights to land. Massive land grabs by elites and foreign corporations are making the situation worse. Inter Pares’ Jean Symes recently spoke on an expert panel to a conference about how Canada can support African women farmers to keep their land. Presentations Seven: A documentary play Inter Pares presents the Ottawa premiere of Seven at the Wabano Centre on April 24th. The documentary play intertwines seven true stories told by women’s rights activists in Russia, Cambodia, Guatemala, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Northern Ireland. Presentation & discussion 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. In the News 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. Updates International Women's Day 2017 Ottawa: The Future is Feminist Join us on March 8, 2017 for Ottawa’s biggest International Women’s Day celebration, featuring the annual Femmy Awards ceremony honouring local feminist change-makers, an activist fair, powerful arts performances, great food and drink, AND a dance party featuring DJ Seiiizmikk! Celebration The World Through a Feminist Lens In this bulletin, we explore our feminist approach, and what it means for activists around the world. Bulletins Taking a Feminist Approach As a feminist organization with over forty years of experience, we have seen the transformative results of a feminist approach and we are keen to see it widely used. Updates 1 2 3 next › last »
Holding onto hope: Sudanese youth continue to resist When the shooting started in Khartoum, Ghadir focused on one thing: getting herself and others somewhere safe. She fled her home, leaving everything behind, and managed to cross the border into Egypt.
“Sudanese people are just forgotten” Q&A with Ilham Ibrahim The war in Sudan has been particularly vicious to women.
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 rights. Rural women play a leading role in this movement. Updates
Farming for a better food system For decades, Inter Pares has collaborated with counterparts on sustainable food production. Insight & Analysis
Inter Pares’ statement on the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan April 20, 2023—Ottawa Inter Pares is saddened and alarmed by the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan, which remains ongoing. We are monitoring the situation closely. In the News
REPORT | Resistance and movement building: Women’s rights in Sudan A new Inter Pares-commissioned study explores the perspectives of women’s rights activists at the centre of gender justice in Sudan. Reports
Understanding the past, redefining the present RUDA uses intergenerational storytelling to preserve historical memory and promote healing in Guatemala. Insight & Analysis
The Cycle of change Across the globe, a new generation of activists is engaging to help rebuild and reshape our world, infusing movements for change with fresh energy and ideas. Insight & Analysis
Connecting Generations for Social Justice This Bulletin celebrates generations coming together to keep social movements vibrant and alive—and highlights young activists rebuilding and reshaping our world. Bulletins
Improving Paths to Justice In Improving Paths to Justice, we bring together long-term Inter Pares counterpart Nijera Kori and the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic to explore the barriers women face in accessing justice within formal and informal systems. Video
Introducing Tamil Nadu Women's Collective Inter Pares is pleased to introduce our newest counterpart, Tamil Nadu Women’s Collective (TNWC). Updates
A Transformative Vision for Gender Justice Our partners in Burma share with us a transformative vision for gender justice. In the News
Recognizing social justice activists We are honoured to shine a light on hardworking social justice organizations with the Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. Insight & Analysis
Organizing youth against violence: Sanjida Akhter, Bangladesh Sanjida is determined to denounce the harassment of girls and educate local youth on violence against women. Activist Profile
Take Back the Day: Raising an activist Celebrate mothers like Misson, who joined her daughter on the frontlines of Sudan’s historic uprising. Updates
Take Back the Day: Seeding the future Collaboration between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in India has been transformative. Updates
Take Back the Day: Searching together María Elena is determined to keep searching for her son and to accompany other families, so they know that they are not alone. Updates
Take Back the Day! Take back Mother’s Day to its feminist roots. From now until May 10, celebrate mothers in El Salvador, India, and Sudan whose extraordinary activism inspires us. Updates
The work of social justice continues during COVID-19 In this moment of global uncertainty, grassroots mobilization gives us hope. Updates
Women of Sudan: Sparking Revolution, Creating Change In celebration of International Women's Day, we are pleased to share with you a collection of testimonies of resistance from the 2019 uprising in Sudan.
Women at the heart of Senegal’s transition to agroecology ENDA Pronat and allies launch a series of policy recommendations to support Senegal's transition to agroecology. Updates
Senegal leading the way for a transition to agroecology DyTAES calls for the Senegalese government to adopt an agroecological approach. Insight & Analysis
Stories of Solidarity: Indigenous Women's Leadership in Burma Naw K’nyaw Paw shares how the Karen Women's Organization strengthens women’s leadership and political participation.
Bearing Witness in Bangladesh At Inter Pares, our role isn’t only to support struggles abroad – but also to bring those struggles back home, to share them with you, with our allies and supporters across the country. Insight & Analysis
In the words of the landless: Change in Bangladesh Hear first-hand what change they have seen in their community, and their own lives, over the last twenty-five years.
Achia Begum, Nijera Kori Achia Begum brings decades of zeal and resistance to her landless group in Bangaldesh.
Mariam Sow, ENDA Pronat Mariam Sow is the Director of ENDA Pronat, a Senegalese NGO dedicated to supporting ecological agriculture, family farms, and women’s rights.
Highlights 2018 Inter Pares supports local activist organizations to build a more equal world. Thanks to our generous donors, throughout 2018, we have strengthened many struggles for social justice in Canada and overseas. Highlights
Faces of Courage Take a closer look at courage - what it is, what it looks like, and the risks facing defenders around the world. Bulletins
In Sudan, Courage Means Women Who Persist Through every stage of life, the rights and freedoms of women in Sudan are compromised. Our counterparts are part of the courageous women’s rights movement. Insight & Analysis
Introducing… ENDA Pronat Inter Pares is proud to announce its new relationship with Enda Pronat, a Senegalese organization advocating for sustainable and fair development. Updates
Women's Health, Women's Rights BC Speaking Tour 2018 Come and meet activists from Likhaan Centre for Women’s Health in the Philippines. Participate in inspiring discussions of successful community organizing, service delivery and advocacy. Presentation & discussion
Karen Women's Organization & Inter Pares: A relationship based on shared values Inter Pares has an extensive program on Burma, in which we have been collaborating with the Karen Women's Organization (KWO) since 2000. We asked two KWO leaders, Naw K'nyaw Paw and Naw Zipporah Sein, to speak about the nature of our collaboration. Video
Uprooting Inequality Brief The Food Security Policy Group urges Canada to focus on small-scale farming to achieve gender equality and empowerment of women. Reports
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. Updates
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. Celebration
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). In the News
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. Updates
“NGO USES DOCUMENTARY PLAY 'SEVEN' TO TOUCH, EDUCATE” This review of Inter Pares' Ottawa premiere of Seven was written by Bob LeDrew and published in Ottawa Tonite, April 25th, 2017. In the News
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. Updates
Walking the path together: Building solidarity between West African and southern Indian farmers What do West Africa and southern India have in common? Quite a lot! Updates
Innovations in reducing maternal mortality in the Philippines Inter Pares staff were thrilled to be in Manila, the Philippines, on the occasion of the opening of Likhaan’s Zaragosa clinic. Updates
Inter Pares brings acclaimed documentary play to Ottawa Inter Pares presents the play "Seven," which intertwines seven true stories told by women’s rights activists worldwide. Updates
Improving Canada’s Contribution to Women’s Access to Land in Africa How is it some rights are protected and some not, some laws enforced and some not? Women farmers grow 70% of Africa’s food but often have few rights to land. Massive land grabs by elites and foreign corporations are making the situation worse. Inter Pares’ Jean Symes recently spoke on an expert panel to a conference about how Canada can support African women farmers to keep their land. Presentations
Seven: A documentary play Inter Pares presents the Ottawa premiere of Seven at the Wabano Centre on April 24th. The documentary play intertwines seven true stories told by women’s rights activists in Russia, Cambodia, Guatemala, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Northern Ireland. Presentation & discussion
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. In the News
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. Updates
International Women's Day 2017 Ottawa: The Future is Feminist Join us on March 8, 2017 for Ottawa’s biggest International Women’s Day celebration, featuring the annual Femmy Awards ceremony honouring local feminist change-makers, an activist fair, powerful arts performances, great food and drink, AND a dance party featuring DJ Seiiizmikk! Celebration
The World Through a Feminist Lens In this bulletin, we explore our feminist approach, and what it means for activists around the world. Bulletins
Taking a Feminist Approach As a feminist organization with over forty years of experience, we have seen the transformative results of a feminist approach and we are keen to see it widely used. Updates