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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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Our Work: By region Burma About this region Burma has suffered under military dictatorship and civil war for over 50 years, characterized by systematic human rights abuses, and mass displacement. Political reform began in 2011, reducing repression and creating fragile ceasefires, but there remains a long way to go amid continued impunity and distrust. Civil society groups in conflict-affected areas have worked for decades on key issues. Our Work on this region We have worked with local organizations in Burma and refugee-receiving neighbours for over 20 years. Our program, supported by the Government of Canada through the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade & Development, assists over 60 local groups working on health services, human rights, environment, free media, and refugee relief. A key focus is coalition building for inter-ethnic understanding. Latest Updates Burma Burma activists in their own words In February 2021, the military in Burma attempted a coup d’état. They have been violently trying to take control of the country ever since. Indigenous & ethnic rightsMilitarizationBurma Indigenous voices at the heart of resistance in Burma Indigenous activists are refusing to let inequalities of past struggles repeat themselves. Peace and DemocracyBurma Government of Canada supports new Inter Pares program in Burma/Myanmar Inter Pares begins new project in support of civil society in Burma/Myanmar. Peace and DemocracyAfrica Coup Contagion and Activist Resistance in Sudan & Burma Last year was marked not only by COVID-19, but by another type of pandemic: coup contagion. Load more Our Impact on this region Peace and DemocracyAsia Bringing community-based organizations together to ensure that civilian concerns are included in ceasefire negotiation processes in Burma. Read related update > HealthBurma Inter Pares has supported Back Pack Health Worker Team’s primary health care provision since it began in 1998. The team has initiated talks to envision a national health system. Read related update > See all impacts Related Counterparts Related Voices Related Resources See all related resources Burma: resistance and resilience Women’s healthPeace and DemocracyBurma Bulletins Connecting Generations for Social Justice Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica Bulletins Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Gender Justice and Feminist Practice in Burma Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia Reports Related Staff Jessica Stevens Nikki Richard Samantha McGavin first previous 1 2
Burma Burma activists in their own words In February 2021, the military in Burma attempted a coup d’état. They have been violently trying to take control of the country ever since.
Indigenous & ethnic rightsMilitarizationBurma Indigenous voices at the heart of resistance in Burma Indigenous activists are refusing to let inequalities of past struggles repeat themselves.
Peace and DemocracyBurma Government of Canada supports new Inter Pares program in Burma/Myanmar Inter Pares begins new project in support of civil society in Burma/Myanmar.
Peace and DemocracyAfrica Coup Contagion and Activist Resistance in Sudan & Burma Last year was marked not only by COVID-19, but by another type of pandemic: coup contagion.
Peace and DemocracyAsia Bringing community-based organizations together to ensure that civilian concerns are included in ceasefire negotiation processes in Burma. Read related update >
HealthBurma Inter Pares has supported Back Pack Health Worker Team’s primary health care provision since it began in 1998. The team has initiated talks to envision a national health system. Read related update >
Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Gender Justice and Feminist Practice in Burma Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia Reports