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Canadians call for sanctions on Myanmar state-owned energy firm MOGE The move, which would be in step with Canada’s closest allies, would block the controversial sale of a major stake in the Yadana pipeline to a little-known Canadian firm. Peace and DemocracyBurma
What is happening in Sudan? When war broke out in Sudan on April 15, 2023, it was sudden, unexpected and decades in the making. Violence against womenPeace and DemocracySudan
Holding onto hope: Sudanese youth continue to resist When the shooting started in Khartoum, Ghadir focused on one thing: getting herself and others somewhere safe. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeSudan
“Sudanese people are just forgotten” Q&A with Ilham Ibrahim The war in Sudan has been particularly vicious to women. Violence against womenWomen’s leadershipPeace and DemocracySudan
VIDEO - Resistance and resilience in Burma : three years after the coup Watch this video for a comprehensive update on Burma with our program manager, Nikki. Peace and DemocracyBurma
Stop a Canadian company from bankrolling war crimes in Burma We must ensure no Canadian company is complicit in the Burma military junta’s war crimes. Peace and DemocracyBurma
WATCH | Who is perpetuating the war in Sudan? Learn about the political and economic root causes of the devastating conflict in Sudan. Armed conflictSudan
Victoria's long fight for justice for survivors of forced sterilization Content warning: forced sterilization and reproductive violence Women's Rights & Gender JusticePeru
Visit from our Burma counterpart CHRO Last month, Inter Pares received the visit of Salai Za Uk Ling, the deputy executive director from the C Peace and DemocracyBurma
Gender equality in rural areas For several years now, a worldwide feminist resistance movement has been organized by women from different countries around key issues for women's Women’s leadershipAgricultureBurkina FasoSenegalCanada
Canada announces new sanctions regarding Burma Inter Pares welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of new sanctions related to Burma. Burma
Scaling mountains to report the news "Under the military council, we cannot go back.” Indigenous & ethnic rightsBurma
Innovating sexual and reproductive health services in conflict areas When Nang Shwe Yin* was eight months pregnant, she started showing signs of pre-eclampsia — a condition that could put her life, and pregnancy, at HealthBurma
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 govern Peace and DemocracyBurma
Marking the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30 marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Indigenous & ethnic rightsCanada
Sowing food sovereignty, cultivating relationships Inter Pares helps farmers in Canada push for better climate policy, support migrant farm workers and build relationships between settler farmers and Indigenous communities. Indigenous & ethnic rightsFood SovereigntyCanada
Resisting lithium mining in Quebec Below the surface of the unceded territory of the Anicinape Aki, in Abitibi-Témiscamingue in western Quebec, a rare resource has caught the eye of Indigenous & ethnic rightsControl Over ResourcesCanada
Wage solidarity campaign for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. Indigenous & ethnic rightsCanada
Countering corporate control at COP27 climate negotiations “Thoughts and feelings only go so far... Economic reconciliation is backing up those feelings.” Indigenous & ethnic rightsCanada
Crisis in Peru: Justice on hold for Quechua women Recent events in Peru might have survivors of forced sterilization waiting even longer for justice. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
PETITION: Action on Burma Last month, we took part in the relaunch of the multi-party friendship group Parliamentary Friends of a Democratic Burma. Burma
Renewing hope for social justice Our hopes for greater equity, peace and climate justice are as alive as ever. Women's Rights & Gender Justice
Organizing for public healthcare As people in Canada witness a healthcare system in crisis, we need solutions rooted in the values of the Canada Health Act. HealthCanada
Farming for a better food system For decades, Inter Pares has collaborated with counterparts on sustainable food production. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
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. Peace and DemocracyAsia
Inter Pares’ statement on the deteriorating situation in Sudan April 28, 2023–Ottawa Women's Rights & Gender JusticeSudan
Inter Pares’ statement on the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan April 20, 2023—Ottawa Women’s leadershipSudan
Remembering “The Millet Man”: PV Satheesh Inter Pares mourns the loss of Deccan Development Society's founder and director. Food SovereigntyAsia
Without seed security, no food sovereignty Seed security is the guarantee of producing or having access to quality seeds. Control Over ResourcesAfrica
Agroecology led by women in West Africa In Madina Sara, the community created a seed bank to conserve seeds. Food SovereigntyAfrica
Agroecology: Helping women in West Africa access land What role agroecology can play in strengthening women’s access to and control over land? Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
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. Burma
Honouring Caroline Andrew | The community remembers Sharing stories and celebrating the life of an extraordinary woman. Feminism
$16 million for climate and feminist action in West Africa Funding announcement for Feminist Climate Action in West Africa project. Control Over ResourcesAfrica
Karate and bodily autonomy: Helping girls in Bangladesh thrive through sport What does karate have to do with bodily autonomy? Women's Rights & Gender JusticeBangladesh
The twin fights for reproductive health and LGBTQI+ rights in Guatemala 2022 saw a major threat to bodily autonomy in Guatemala. LGBTIQ2+ rightsGuatemala
Forced sterilization: Finding light after the darkness In Peru during the 1990s, hundreds of thousands of women were forcibly sterilized under a government program. Women's Rights & Gender JusticePeru
Speak my language: connecting through isolation with memes The early pandemic was a dark time for everyone in metropolitan Manila – especially youth. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
Circle of hope and solidarity in Sudan In 2019, footage went viral of 22-year-old Alaa Salah leading Sudanese crowds in protest chants. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
2nd National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Events, webinars, media, and solidarity actions in the National Capital Region on Algonquin Territory. Peace and DemocracyCanada
Privacy please: Respecting community women’s health rights in Bangladesh In Bangladesh’s patriarchal society, our counterpart organization, Nijera Kori, brings poor, marginalized women together in local groups. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
Indigenous voices at the heart of resistance in Burma Indigenous activists are refusing to let inequalities of past struggles repeat themselves. Indigenous & ethnic rightsMilitarizationBurma
Sudan’s legal advocates finding their voice The Sudanese constitution guarantees gender equality. But paradoxically, the “personal status laws” mandate a woman’s obedience to her husband. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
Fighting for sex-ed in El Salvador Wendy is part of a network of young people advocating for comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in El Salvador. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
Inter Pares reacts to US Supreme Court ruling on abortion Inter Pares believes that abortion is healthcare, and fundamental to one’s bodily autonomy. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
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 DemocracyBurma
There can be no justice without truth For five years, Colombia Diversa has been supporting LGBTIQ+ participation. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
Decolonization here at home Since our founding, we have sought to understand our role as an anti-colonial organization in a sector with deep colonial roots. Peace and DemocracyCanada
BOOK LAUNCH: Sacred Bundles Unborn by Morningstar Mercredi Join us for the launch of a new book about the ongoing practice of forced sterilization of Indigenous women in Canada. Violence against womenIndigenous & ethnic rightsCanada