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Latest Updates Search Related Issue - Any -AgricultureAidArmed conflictEnvironmentFeminismHealth policyInternal displacementBiodiversityCivil libertiesCorporate accountabilityHealth promotionLandLGBTIQ2+ rightsMigrant labourFood policyFreedom of expressionHealth servicesNatural resourcesTax justiceUndocumented migrantsViolence against womenFood securityGovernanceRefugeesTradeWomen’s healthGenetic engineeringHumanitarian reliefWomen’s leadershipHuman rightsWomen's rightsImpunityIndigenous & ethnic rightsMilitarizationPeacebuildingWomen's Rights & Gender JusticePeace and DemocracyControl Over ResourcesEconomic JusticeFood SovereigntyHealthMigration Region - Any -Africa-Burkina Faso-Ghana-Guinea-Bissau-Kenya-Mali-Senegal-Sudan-TogoAsia-Bangladesh-Burma-India-Malaysia-Philippines-ThailandCanadaLatin America-Colombia-El Salvador-Guatemala-Honduras-Mexico-Peru Submit Sort By: Sort by DateAlphabetical Order AscDesc Results: 647 A New Vision for Land in Burma Sai Khur Hseng is an activist who works closely with local community groups in Burma who stand up for customary land tenure systems that protect their land and the environment. Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Governance Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Peacebuilding Control Over Resources Land Natural resources Agriculture Internal displacement Asia Burma Sep 8, 2017 Statement on Latest Violence against the Rohingya Population in Burma Inter Pares is gravely concerned regarding the latest wave of military violence against Rohingya civilians in northwestern Burma. Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Humanitarian relief Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Migration Internal displacement Undocumented migrants Refugees Burma Sep 7, 2017 Water Warriors at One World Film Festival Inter Pares is proud to sponsor and co-present a screening of Water Warriors, a documentary film by Storyline, at the 28th Annual One World Film Festival, in Ottawa. Control Over Resources Land Natural resources Canada Sep 5, 2017 Book Launch: Manufacturing Urgency Do campaigns to end violence against women fulfill their promises? To find out, join us for an exciting conversation between author Corinne Mason and Rita Morbia, Executive Director of Inter Pares. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Canada Sep 4, 2017 A New Vision for Land in Burma Land is central to many social justice struggles around the world, and it’s no different in Burma. However, ethnic civil society organizations have a new vision for land use. Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Migration Refugees Asia Burma Sep 4, 2017 Return is Never That Simple Refugees in camps in Thailand are increasingly worried about their futures since many international NGOs are withdrawing their support. Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Humanitarian relief Migration Refugees Asia Burma Sep 4, 2017 Countering Dehumanization and Hate Since October 2016, the Burmese army has unleashed a new wave of violence against Rohingya Muslim civilians in the northwest of the country. Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Migration Internal displacement Refugees Asia Burma Sep 4, 2017 Deeper Change in Burma: Working Towards Inclusive Democracy In this issue, we report on the situation in Burma regarding democracy and human rights. Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Humanitarian relief Human rights Impunity Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Peacebuilding Control Over Resources Land Natural resources Migration Internal displacement Refugees Asia Burma Sep 4, 2017 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 health Health Health services Asia Philippines Canada Aug 9, 2017 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 Democracy Human rights Canada Latin America Honduras Aug 1, 2017 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 Justice Corporate accountability Canada Latin America Jul 26, 2017 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 Justice Feminism Women’s leadership Aid Canada Jun 9, 2017 A critical look at the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition in Senegal Presentation of key findings from the evaluation of the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition in Senegal. Food Sovereignty Agriculture Food policy Food security Africa Jun 1, 2017 Inter Pares supports the decriminalization of abortion in El Salvador Inter Pares and Canadian civil society organizations support decriminalization of abortion in El Salvador. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s health Latin America El Salvador May 23, 2017 Nijera Kori through the eyes of Canadian interns Between 2012 and 2016 Inter Pares collaborated with Dominique Caouette, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Montreal. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Women's rights Asia Bangladesh May 19, 2017 Women’s Health, Women’s Rights Tour Join us for a discussion on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Two representatives from the Likhaan Centre for Women's Health will talk about how women's health clinics in the Philippines are overcoming the challenges of poverty, violence, and the lack of access to contraception and sex education in schools. Health Health services Asia Philippines Canada May 16, 2017 Women’s Health, Women’s Rights: In the Philippines, In Canada, and Beyond Inter Pares is organizing a cross-Canada tour with two representatives from the Likhaan Center for Women's Health in the Philippines. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s health Asia Philippines May 12, 2017 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 Resources Natural resources Economic Justice Corporate accountability Canada May 1, 2017 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 Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Civil liberties Freedom of expression Human rights Canada Apr 27, 2017 “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. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Apr 27, 2017 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 Asia Burma Canada Latin America Apr 25, 2017 Inter Pares Annual Report 2016 - Hope at the Grassroots We are pleased to announce that our Annual Report 2016 is out! This year, we reflect on the many sources of hope upon which we at Inter Pares draw during challenging political times. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Peace and Democracy Control Over Resources Economic Justice Food Sovereignty Health Migration Africa Asia Burma Canada Latin America Apr 25, 2017 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 (and get started today). Control Over Resources Natural resources Economic Justice Corporate accountability Canada Apr 24, 2017 2016 Full Financial Statements These are our full financial statements for 2016. Apr 21, 2017 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 Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Human rights Canada Apr 21, 2017 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! Women’s leadership Women's rights Food Sovereignty Agriculture Biodiversity Food policy Food security Genetic engineering Africa Burkina Faso Guinea-Bissau Asia India Apr 7, 2017 Inter Pares Film Nights - Return to Manomin In Return to Manomin, filmmaker Michelle Derosier struggles to persuade four generations of her kin to revive their traditional annual wild rice (Manomin) harvest. Come and learn about Michelle's struggles and discuss the film's themes after the screening. Indigenous & ethnic rights Control Over Resources Land Food Sovereignty Agriculture Canada Apr 5, 2017 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. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Health Health promotion Health services Asia Philippines Apr 4, 2017 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. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Human rights Mar 30, 2017 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. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s leadership Women's rights Control Over Resources Land Natural resources Food Sovereignty Agriculture Africa Mar 29, 2017 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. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Human rights Mar 28, 2017 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 Justice Corporate accountability Canada Mar 17, 2017 Inter Pares Film Nights: A Girl in the River: The price of forgiveness This documentary film by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy traces the story of an 18-year-old Pakistani girl who survives an assassination attempt by her father and brother. Come and learn Saba’s story and discuss the film’s themes following the screening! Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women's rights Peace and Democracy Human rights Asia Mar 8, 2017 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 Justice Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Health Health policy Health promotion Health services Canada Mar 8, 2017 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 Justice Women’s health Women's rights Health Health policy Health promotion Health services Canada Mar 6, 2017 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 Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Asia Philippines Canada Mar 2, 2017 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! Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Canada Mar 2, 2017 Inter Pares Film Nights - James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket This film by Karen Thorsen retraces the life of James Baldwin, writer and black activist, and his exploration of racial and sexual discrimination in his works. This portrait, which weaves in interviews, Baldwin's stirring public speeches, and voiceover readings of extracts from his works, illustrates Baldwin in all of his charm and strength. Civil liberties Freedom of expression Human rights Feb 6, 2017 The World Through a Feminist Lens In this bulletin, we explore our feminist approach, and what it means for activists around the world. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Africa Sudan Asia Burma Philippines Latin America Peru Feb 3, 2017 My Retirement, Not at the Price of Human Dignity! Quebec and BC’s pension funds have land investments in Brazil that are forcing peasants off their land through violence and fraud. As part of the campaign "My Retirement, Not at the Price of Human Dignity!", Inter Pares is encouraging people to write to the CEOs of the pension funds to express their indignation. Control Over Resources Environment Land Economic Justice Corporate accountability Canada Latin America Feb 3, 2017 My Retirement, Not at the Price of Human Dignity! Quebec and BC’s pension funds have land investments in Brazil that are forcing peasants off their land through violence and fraud. Take action now and write to their CEOs. Control Over Resources Land Natural resources Economic Justice Corporate accountability Agriculture Latin America Feb 2, 2017 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. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Peacebuilding Asia Burma Feb 2, 2017 Feminism Sans Frontières Feminism is not a worldview invented and held solely by women in the global North. We have found over the past forty years that feminism resonates with social justice activists around the world. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Africa Sudan Asia Philippines Latin America Peru Feb 2, 2017 CAMEX: A new Latin American counterpart is born CAMEX is building on the work of its predecessor, Project Counselling Service (PCS), which closed its doors in December 2016. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Governance Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Peacebuilding Migration Internal displacement Migrant labour Undocumented migrants Latin America El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Mexico Jan 31, 2017 International Women's Day (IWD) 2016 This video was created by Inter Pares staff member Rebecca Wolsak and screened at the 2016 International Women's Day celebration in Ottawa. It blends humour and serious introspection to review the past year's feminist highlights and lowlights at the local, national, and international levels, and contemplates the year to come. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Canada Jan 24, 2017 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 Resources Natural resources Economic Justice Corporate accountability Canada Jan 23, 2017 Meet Anna - Inter Pares' youngest monthly donor 10-year-old Anna is making a difference as an Inter Pares Sustaining Donor. Join her in globalizing equality every month by signing up today! Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women's rights Canada Jan 13, 2017 Philippines: Stop the extra-judicial killings Since President Duterte took office, the number of extrajudicial killings has skyrocketed in that country. Inter Pares recently sent a letter to the President in collaboration with a number of other signatories. Peace and Democracy Civil liberties Asia Philippines Jan 9, 2017 Warren Allmand: "Anti-Terrorism and Human Rights" Warren Allmand, prominent international human rights consultant and member of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group (ICLMG), of which Inter Pares is a founding member, delivered the keynote address to Inter Pares' Annual General Meeting in April 2007. Under the theme of "Anti-Terrorism and Human Rights," Warren Allmand offered his reflections on the conclusions of the Arar Commission and criticized the current security establishment, which is increasingly threatening our rights and freedoms rather than protecting them. Peace and Democracy Civil liberties Canada Dec 9, 2016 Highlights 2016: Inter Pares' year in review Globally, Inter Pares works with organizations engaged in building a more equitable world. 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