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The review was an opportunity for civil society organizations and for Canadians to offer their views on how Canada can take action on poverty and inequality abroad. Aid Canada Sep 2, 2016 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 Sep 2, 2016 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 Sovereignty Agriculture Canada Sep 1, 2016 Women in War, Women in Peace In this issue : No True Peace Without the Voices of Women Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Africa Burma Sep 1, 2016 The Messy Process of Peace Peace. The word creates serene images of healthy communities. When countries Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Burma Sep 1, 2016 A Model for Peace: Women building peace in Mali With the support of ACORD, women and men gathered to learn and share ideas of how to transform national conflict into an authentic and sustainable peace. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Militarization Peacebuilding Africa Mali Sep 1, 2016 No True Peace Without the Voices of Women In late 2012, when Colombia’s government and its largest guerrilla group, known as the FARC, met in Norway to launch peace talks, the only woman si Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s leadership Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Peacebuilding Latin America Colombia Sep 1, 2016 A Feminist Approach to Canada's International Assistance This brief, submitted to Canada's International Assistance Review in July 2016, seeks to build a common understanding of feminist approaches to international assistance, to assess the challenges, gaps and opportunities in Global Affairs Canada’s approach, and to develop a set of practical recommendations for implementing a feminist approach. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Aug 5, 2016 Join Inter Pares at the World Social Forum! From August 9th to 14th, the World Social Forum (WSF) is coming to a Northern country for the first time since its inception in 2001, in Brazil. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the world's largest gathering of social movements. Between 50 000 and 80 000 activists from civil society groups, organizations, and social movements from all over the world are expected to attend, including many of Inter Pares’ international and national counterparts. Canada Aug 4, 2016 Inter Pares engages with the Canadian government's development policy review We offered our views on how Canada can take action on poverty and inequality abroad. Aug 3, 2016 Quest for justice in Honduras continues Inter Pares staff continue to monitor the dire human rights situation in Honduras, and to call for justice and accountability. Peace and Democracy Latin America Honduras Jun 10, 2016 Forced Sterilizations in Peru: Never again Mamérita Mestanza hadn’t reached her 34th birthday when she died from complications resulting from tubal ligation surgery. Her story is far from unique. Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Latin America Peru Jun 9, 2016 From Midwifery to National Healthcare, Step by Step By Rebecca Wolsak Women’s health Health Health services Asia Burma Jun 9, 2016 Controlling Their Own Bodies, Controlling Their Own Lives The establishment of four reproductive health clinics in the Philippines and the promotion of sexual and reproductive health of women and girls contribute to a better control of their bodies and their lives. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Health Health policy Health promotion Health services Asia Philippines Jun 9, 2016 Women's Health & Women's Rights This bulletin highlights the excellent work of our counterparts in reproductive and sexual health of women and girls in the Philippines, in-depth training for midwives in Burma and the unveiling of forced sterilizations committed in Peru. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Health Health policy Health promotion Health services Asia Burma Philippines Peru Jun 9, 2016 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 Democracy Canada Latin America Jun 6, 2016 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 Democracy Civil liberties Canada May 26, 2016 Canadian Mining Justice: Engage your MP and take action in your church or community In this webinar, you can inform yourself and prepare for engaging your Member of Parliament on mining justice issues. Control Over Resources Africa Asia Latin America May 13, 2016 The Rule of Law in an Age of Fear: A talk with Dennis Edney, Omar Khadr’s lawyer The International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group, in collaboration with Inter Pares and Octobus Books, invites you to a talk with Dennis Edney, an Edmonton-based lawyer who has been representing Omar Khadr pro bono for years. Peace and Democracy Civil liberties Canada May 13, 2016 The Panama Papers: Let's do what's right The Panama Papers reveal a system where wealthy individuals hide their money in tax havens to avoid paying tax in the countries where they live and carry out their business. It may be legal but it isn’t fair. Economic Justice May 5, 2016 Celebrate Mother's Day the old-fashioned way Reclaim the original meaning of Mother's Day by supporting women around the world working for positive change. Make a gift to Inter Pares in honour of someone special and send them an e-card. Women's Rights & Gender Justice May 5, 2016 Inter Pares Film Night - The True Cost (Ottawa edition) This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. Apr 28, 2016 Inter Pares Film Night - The True Cost (Montreal edition) Please join us for a deep dive into the fashion industry - from the cotton fields to the factories and runways. Apr 28, 2016 Video of "From the Land: Reconciliation in action in Canada and Colombia" On April 25th, Inter Pares held its 2016 Speakers Series event, "From the Land: Reconciliation in action in Canada and Colombia." Relive or discover this event by watching the video. Peace and Democracy Control Over Resources Canada Latin America Colombia Apr 27, 2016 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 Democracy Armed conflict Governance Human rights Impunity Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Peacebuilding Control Over Resources Environment Land Canada Latin America Colombia Apr 26, 2016 Inter Pares Annual Report 2015 - Civil society: Holding governments to account This Annual Report gives an overview of some of the watershed moments experienced by our counterparts during which they held governments to account for some of the root causes of inequality. 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, 2016 Our Annual Report 2015 is out! This year's annual report is about the role of civil society in holding governments to account. Apr 25, 2016 2015 Full Financial Statements Inter Pares' Full Financial Statements for 2015 Apr 21, 2016 Presentation on Women, Peace and Security for the SCFAID Bill Fairbairn, Inter Pares Program Manager, Latin America, testified before the parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development on April 12th, 2016, during its study on women, peace and security. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Impunity Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Peacebuilding Latin America Apr 12, 2016 Inter Pares Film Nights - Girls' and women's rights in Sudan Inter Pares is screening a 30-minute documentary from one of our Sudanese counterparts on child marriage. After the film, we will be discussing girls' and women's rights in Sudan with Fahima Hashim, founder of Salmmah Women's Resource Centre. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Africa Sudan Apr 5, 2016 World March of Women 2015, Outaouais delegation This video of the World March of Women from Outaouais shares voices of participants who tell us why in 2015, we still need to march. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Canada Mar 15, 2016 2016 Speakers Series: From the land: Reconciliation in action in Canada and Colombia Come and join us on April 25th at 7pm for meaningful discussion on reconciliation - a concept that is more important today than ever. Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Peacebuilding Control Over Resources Land Canada Latin America Colombia Mar 3, 2016 Inter Pares Film Nights – Raising Resistance This film explores Latin American farmers' struggle against the expanding production of genetically modified soy in South America. Eric Chaurette, Inter Pares food sovereignty program manager, will join us for a post-screening conversation on the issues profiled in the film. Control Over Resources Land Natural resources Food Sovereignty Agriculture Biodiversity Food security Genetic engineering Latin America Mar 1, 2016 International Women's Day 2016: Happy New Feminist Year! Join us on March 8, 2016 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! Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Canada Feb 29, 2016 Live... The Solidarity Tour Inter Pares’ second Solidarity Tour to Guatemala has begun! Latin America Guatemala Feb 18, 2016 40 x 40 Campaign for Sustaining Donors Inter Pares has launched 40 x 40, a campaign to welcome 40 new monthly donors! Feb 12, 2016 First-ever trial on sexual violence during armed conflict in Guatemala 14 Mayan Q'eqchí women demand justice for acts of sexual violence that they endured during the country's internal armed conflict. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Impunity Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Peacebuilding Latin America Guatemala Feb 11, 2016 What Does it Take to Leave Home? This bulletin offers stories and reflections on challenges faced in Burma, Honduras, and by women coming to Canada. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Humanitarian relief Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Migration Internal displacement Undocumented migrants Refugees Burma Canada Honduras Feb 6, 2016 Inter Pares begins new program to promote inclusive governance in Burma In this five-year program, Inter Pares will promote the inclusion of ethnic and religious minorities in Burma’s transition to democracy and peace. Peace and Democracy Asia Bangladesh Burma Malaysia Thailand Feb 2, 2016 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 Justice Violence against women Women's rights Migration Refugees Canada Jan 28, 2016 When staying is not an option Every year, 80,000 to 100,000 undocumented men and women leave Honduras. The country is rocked by violence, but Hondurans are deemed “economic migrants.” Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Peace and Democracy Militarization Migration Undocumented migrants Latin America Honduras Jan 28, 2016 Picture a Refugee Labels of "refugee" instead of "migrant" have power worldwide, including in Burma, where displaced people have many stories but with common threads. Violence against women Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Humanitarian relief Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Peacebuilding Food security Refugees Asia Burma Jan 28, 2016 Final Report of the International Verification Mission on the Human Rights of the Honduran Migrant Population and Their Right to International Protection In order to shed light on Honduras's under-reported mass migration, PCS organized a delegation of six international experts to investigate the situation. Taking their report to national and international authorities in the summer of 2015, PCS helped reveal these horrendous realities, pressuring local governments and international institutions to address those issues. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Peace and Democracy Human rights Migration Undocumented migrants Latin America Honduras Jan 5, 2016 2015 Highlights Here are some highlights of what we’ve accomplished with our counterparts around the world in 2015. Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Peacebuilding Environment Land Natural resources Agriculture Biodiversity Food policy Food security Health services Undocumented migrants Africa Asia Canada Latin America Dec 1, 2015 Highlights 2015: Inter Pares' year in review Here are some highlights of what we’ve accomplished together with our counterparts in 2015. Dec 1, 2015 Foreign Pension Funds and Land Grabbing in Brazil Swedish, US and Canadian pension funds have acquired farmlands in Brazil by way of a Brazilian businessman accused of using violence and fraud to displace small farmers. These pension funds are also using complex company structures that have the effect of evading Brazilian laws restricting foreign investments in farmland. Peace and Democracy Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Control Over Resources Environment Land Natural resources Economic Justice Corporate accountability Food Sovereignty Agriculture Biodiversity Food security Internal displacement Canada Latin America Nov 17, 2015 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 Resources Environment Land Natural resources Food Sovereignty Agriculture Biodiversity Food security Internal displacement Canada Latin America Nov 17, 2015 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 Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Canada Nov 3, 2015 Working for Change Among Equals This bulletin is about the future of international solidarity, the importance of exposure trips in Inter Pares' approach, the role of political leadership in universal healthcare. Women’s health Women’s leadership Peace and Democracy Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Militarization Natural resources Health Health policy Health promotion Health services Internal displacement Africa Asia Burma Philippines Canada Latin America Nov 2, 2015 Healthcare, Political Will and Federal Leadership Funding universal healthcare in Canada is economically viable, but it requires political will and federal leadership. Women’s health Health Health policy Health promotion Health services Asia Philippines Canada Nov 2, 2015 « first ‹ previous … 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 next › last »