Scaling mountains to report the news
Today, Burma is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist.
October 25, 2023
Building a federal democracy from the ground up
Amidst the chaos of conflict in Burma, people like Khu Lay are finding hope in structures many in other countries take for granted: regional governments.
October 17, 2023
Marking the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It’s a day to honour the children who never came home from residential schools, and the survivors. It’s a day to acknowledge and learn from the history of this country now known as Canada, so we can work for a more just present. If…
September 30, 2023
Wage solidarity campaign for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, Inter Pares is inviting waged workers who have the capacity to do so to donate one day’s wages to Indigenous organizations or individuals that are promoting Indigenous rights and wellbeing. This year, Inter Pares staff are donating to five organizations: The First Nations Child…
September 25, 2023
Annual report | Transforming systems – the feminist way
In our 2022 Annual Report, you will find a look back at a year of transforming systems – the feminist way.
Economic justice Food and climate justice Gender justice and women's rights Health Peace and democracy
May 10, 2023
Balancing today’s needs and tomorrow’s hopes in Burma
The civil society organizations in Burma are doing double duty: providing emergency support to communities and building the systems they need for a democratic future.
May 10, 2023
Inter Pares’ statement on the deteriorating situation in Sudan
April 28, 2023–Ottawa Inter Pares has been monitoring the situation in Sudan since intense fighting broke out in the capital city Khartoum on April 15. Temporary ceasefires have enabled the evacuation of many foreign nationals from the country, including many Canadians. In the absence of journalists, humanitarians and other members of the international community as…
April 28, 2023
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. On Saturday, April 15 fighting broke out in Khartoum, Sudan between paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the military. As of April 19, around 300 people had been killed…
April 20, 2023
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. For more than two years, activists from all corners of the country have been resisting a return to military rule. The military has responded with brutal attacks against protestors and deadly…
February 1, 2023
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.
December 13, 2022