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Five creative and time-tested advocacy tactics

Advocacy work to change government policy can multiply the impact of a small organization.

Mar 29, 2022

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Human Rights and the Environment should be Non-Partisan Issues

Bills Introduced to Protect People and the Planet Warrant All-Party Support.

Mar 29, 2022

WATCH | Combatting gender-based violence: Grassroots strategies

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

Mar 22, 2022

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

Sudanese Women at the Frontlines of Resistance

In October 2021, the Sudanese military seized control of the country’s government.

Mar 18, 2022

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On March 8, We want...

In many parts of the world, March 8 is a major day to denounce discrimination, inequality and violence against all women.

Mar 8, 2022

Congrats to Rita Morbia, Karen Takacs Award winner! 

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

Feb 9, 2022

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Redefining Realities: The art of social justice

This Bulletin showcases how counterparts use art as a tool to advance social justice.

Feb 2, 2022

The art of emancipation

Tiniguena has preserved tropical forest by supporting a network of community forest led by local people.

Jan 27, 2022

Seeing our lives through our own eyes

For more than 35 years, Deccan Development Society has worked with poor, Dalit caste women farmers.

Jan 26, 2022

Promoting trans-inclusion through art in Colombia

In Quindío, Colombia, trans women have created Kathleya Trans, a grassroots group that combats violence.

Jan 26, 2022

Activists Rising! A Celebration of Youth Leadership

Enjoy a special online celebration of the 2020/2021 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award winner!

Nov 29, 2021

Understanding the past, redefining the present

RUDA uses intergenerational storytelling to preserve historical memory and promote healing in Guatemala.

Nov 16, 2021

“You messed with the wrong generation”

Youth in Burma are leading the intergenerational uprising and showing a united front to decry a return to military rule.

Nov 9, 2021

Activists Rising! A Celebration of Youth Leadership

On November 18, please join us for a special online celebration of the 2020/2021 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award winner!

Nov 2, 2021

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.

Nov 2, 2021

Seeking truth and justice for the LGBTIQ+ community in Colombia

Join us as we connect with Colombia Diversa to learn more about how they are seizing the transitional justice process to seek truth, justice and guarantees of non-recurrence for LGBTIQ+ victims and survivors.

Nov 1, 2021

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.

Nov 1, 2021

Additional Global Affairs support bolsters SRH in the Philippines

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

Oct 26, 2021

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.

Oct 21, 2021

Seeking truth and justice for the LGBTIQ+ community in Colombia

Join Colombia Diversa to learn more about how they are seek truth, justice and guarantees of non-recurrence for LGBTIQ+ victims and survivors.

Oct 1, 2021

Improving Paths to Justice

Join us as we bring together Nijera Kori and the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic to explore the barriers women face in accessing justice within formal and informal systems.

Oct 1, 2021

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.

Sep 30, 2021

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 and in collaboration with Indigenous peoples.

Sep 30, 2021

Seeking truth and justice for the LGBTIQ+ community in Colombia

Colombia Diversa is promoting healing and providing practical tools to empower LGBTIQ+ victims and survivors to share their stories and access justice.

Sep 21, 2021

Access to the law for all

One of the ways that we promote social justice is by facilitating access to the formal justice system.

Sep 14, 2021

Improving paths to justice

Inter Pares counterparts are influencing alternative justice systems, and over time, improving them.

Sep 7, 2021

Overcoming Barriers to Justice

This Bulletin considers the many routes to justice, from community spaces to formal systems, and how our counterparts work within each to advocate for their communities.

Sep 6, 2021

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.

Aug 15, 2021

Peacebuilding & LGBTIQA2S Communities - An International Human Rights Panel

In collaboration with Dignity Network Canada, Fierté Canada Pride and Vancouver Pride, we are pleased to invite you to Peacebuilding & LGBTIQA2S Communities - An International Human Rights Panel.

Jul 14, 2021

Podcast: Nourishing Community in Guinea Bissau

In a new podcast, learn more about the special partnership between Tiniguena and Inter Pares - a partnership that dates back 30 years.

Jul 8, 2021

The Impact of COVID-19 in Canada’s Long-Term Care Homes and Recommendations for Change

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

Jun 28, 2021

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.

Jun 24, 2021

Honouring 215 Indigenous children found at former residential school

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

Jun 17, 2021

Dismantling Sudan’s shadow pandemic

The Sudanese Organization for Research and Development (SORD) has long been working to dismantle what is now referred to as a “shadow pandemic”.

May 25, 2021

Responding to hunger with solidarity

Sovereignty over their own food systems has allowed sanghams in India to come through past crises, and now to respond in solidarity to those in need within their communities and beyond.

May 17, 2021

Persevering for the right to health

Throughout the challenges of 2020, Mae Tao Clinic worked - as they always do - to bring healthcare to their community.

May 11, 2021

Our 2020 Annual Report is here!

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

May 4, 2021

Transforming hardship to hope

Amanda Dale, Chairperson of Inter Pares Board of Directors, reflects on lessons learned throughout 2020.

May 4, 2021

2020 Full Financial Statements

These are our full financial statements for 2020.

Apr 26, 2021

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.

Apr 19, 2021

Informing Youth: Sexual and Reproductive Health during COVID-19

In Informing Youth: Sexual and Reproductive Health during COVID-19, we bring together Erick Bernardo (Likhaan) and Jennifer Gibson (Island Sexual Health) to draw connections between struggles and share strategies to overcome them.

Apr 15, 2021

Uprooting Systemic Racism: Stories of Struggle

In Uprooting Systemic Racism: Stories of Struggle, we take a deep dive into why systemic racism exists and hear powerful testimonies from activists on the frontlines of this struggle as they share successful efforts underway to recognize, denounce, and uproot structural racism.

Apr 9, 2021

Reflections on Canada's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security: Gains, Gaps & Goals

The report addresses themes ranging from domestic violence to youth engagement to disarmament.

Apr 6, 2021

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.

Apr 1, 2021

Informing Youth: Sexual and Reproductive Health During COVID-19

Join us as we bring together Erick Bernardo (Likhaan) and Jennifer Gibson (Island Sexual Health) to discuss struggles and strategies to promote youth sexual and reproductive health and rights during COVID-19.

Mar 26, 2021

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”.

Mar 25, 2021

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.

Mar 12, 2021

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