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New video highlights impact of pandemic on SRHR
The Future Planning Initiative has released a video highlighting how COVID-19 has left many without the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services they need.
Podcast: Nourishing Community in Guinea Bissau
In a new podcast, learn more about the special partnership between Tiniguena and Inter Pares - a partnership that dates back 30 years.
Inter Pares releases report on COVID-19 impact in long-term care homes
The report details how COVID-19 exposed serious flaws and urges immediate attention to fix Canada’s long-term care system.
Honouring 215 Indigenous children found at former residential school
Our hearts are heavy from the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc’s announcement.
Dismantling Sudan’s shadow pandemic
The Sudanese Organization for Research and Development (SORD) has long been working to dismantle what is now referred to as a “shadow pandemic”.
Responding to hunger with solidarity
Sovereignty over their own food systems has allowed sanghams in India to come through past crises, and now to respond in solidarity to those in need within their communities and beyond.
Persevering for the right to health
Throughout the challenges of 2020, Mae Tao Clinic worked - as they always do - to bring healthcare to their community.
Our 2020 Annual Report is here!
In our 2020 Annual Report, you will find a look back at a year of sustaining social justice.
Transforming hardship to hope
Amanda Dale, Chairperson of Inter Pares Board of Directors, reflects on lessons learned throughout 2020.
La Colectiva Feminista calls for gendered response to pandemic in El Salvador
Inter Pares is honoured to support La Colectiva as it continues to adapt to support women during this crisis.
Inter Pares joins call for Canada to condemn state-sponsored violence in Philippines
Inter Pares joins the call for the Government of Canada to publicly condemn state-sponsored violence against the Filipino people.
Bangladeshi youth use street art to call for end to gender-based violence
Their design of choice: a raised fist combined with the message “We won't put up with the oppression of women”.
Take Action: Call on the RCMP to investigate breach of Burma sanctions
Request the RCMP investigate the business agreement between Dickens & Madson Canada and Burma senior military General Mya Tun Oo.
Inter Pares joins call for Burma to end use of violence and respect democracy
Inter Pares has signed onto a joint statement regarding the February 1st military coup d'état in Burma.
Anti-Racism and Anti-Colonialism Start with Us
For many people, 2020 was a year of increased awareness about injustices in our society.
Dismantling Systemic Racism and Exclusion in Colombia
For Manuel, ethno-education is not only an obligation of the State, it is fundamental to the dismantling of systemic racism and exclusion that Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities face.
Decolonizing Development
Forty-five years after its founding, Inter Pares still aspires to uphold that principle for which we were named.
New reports share core principles of a feminist foreign policy
As a member of the Feminist Foreign Policy Working Group Inter Pares is pleased to share two new reports highlighting our aspirations for Canada’s feminist foreign policy.
New report on funding feminist movements in Burma
The Fund for Global Human Rights and Inter Pares have co-published a new report: Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Gender Justice and Feminist Practice in Burma.
Highlights 2020
We reflect on a year of shared struggle and solidarity. Here is a collection of our most memorable moments from 2020.
Building Resilient and Just Food Systems
The pandemic has revealed deep inequalities in our societies and the vulnerabilities of a globalized and heavily concentrated food system that needs to change.
What’s taxation got to do with it?
When we talk about addressing inequality or women’s rights, the focus is generally on spending tax dollars – for example, creating a day care progr
Violence, Discrimination and Inequalities: Revealing flaws in the system
In the global North and South, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities and caused an increase in physical, structural and economic violence experienced by women.
Reimagining Healthcare In Canada and Around the World
Pauline Worsfold, frontline nurse and Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions and Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition, reflects on a post-COVID transformation for healthcare.
Inter Pares welcomes its new Co-Executive Directors
Inter Pares is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Kiddell and Samantha McGavin as Co-Executive Directors of the organization.
Introducing Tamil Nadu Women's Collective
Inter Pares is pleased to introduce our newest counterpart, Tamil Nadu Women’s Collective (TNWC).
Landmark ruling protects public healthcare in B.C.
The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed claims of the Cambie Surgery Corporation and issued a landmark ruling to protect public healthcare.
In Their Own Words: Burma’s independent Indigenous news
There are significant barriers to freedom of information in Burma. Learn more about Burma News International, an independent news association of Indigenous media.
Peace Parks: A Political Tool for Self-Determination
As Burma’s first Indigenous protected and conserved area, the Salween Peace Park is a vibrant example of grassroots self-determination.
A Transformative Vision for Gender Justice
Our partners in Burma share with us a transformative vision for gender justice.
Salween Peace Park awarded 2020 Equator Prize
Inter Pares extends a warm congratulations to the communities of the Salween Peace Park on receiving the prestigious 2020 Equator Prize.
Canada's Ombudsperson: Approach with Caution
Canada’s Ombuds for Responsible Enterprise still has no teeth.
Recognizing social justice activists
We are honoured to shine a light on hardworking social justice organizations with the Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award.
Confronting injustices together
Sari Tudiver, Chairperson of the Inter Pares Board of Directors, reflects on how communities mobilized for change in 2019.
Our 2019 Annual Report is here!
In our 2019 Annual Report, you will find a look back at a year of mobilizing for change.
A Feminist Action Agenda for Canada’s Global Response to COVID-19
Together with allies we have prepared a policy brief on why Canada needs a feminist response to COVID-19 and how it can be achieved.
Civil society in Guinea-Bissau responds to COVID-19 and food crisis
Inter Pares counterpart Tiniguena is playing a key role during the pandemic.
Inter Pares joins network supporting global LGBTI rights
The Dignity Network is a group of organizations from across Canada involved in supporting the human rights of LGBTI people globally.
Take Back the Day: Raising an activist
Celebrate mothers like Misson, who joined her daughter on the frontlines of Sudan’s historic uprising.
Take Back the Day: Seeding the future
Collaboration between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in India has been transformative.
Take Back the Day: Searching together
María Elena is determined to keep searching for her son and to accompany other families, so they know that they are not alone.
Take Back the Day!
Take back Mother’s Day to its feminist roots. From now until May 10, celebrate mothers in El Salvador, India, and Sudan whose extraordinary activism inspires us.
Remembering Martin Khor
A world renowned activist and scholar, Martin was also the former director of long-term Inter Pares counterpart, Third World Network.
Remembering Ibrahim Ouedraogo
Inter Pares mourns the death of Ibrahim Ouedraogo, a giant of agroecology and the struggle for food sovereignty in Africa.
Sustaining activist movements during COVID-19
Inter Pares' programmatic work during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to both focus on the moment, but also on the long-term.
The work of social justice continues during COVID-19
In this moment of global uncertainty, grassroots mobilization gives us hope.
Women of Sudan: Sparking Revolution, Creating Change
In celebration of International Women's Day, we are pleased to share with you a collection of testimonies of resistance from the 2019 uprising in Sudan.
Women at the heart of Senegal’s transition to agroecology
ENDA Pronat and allies launch a series of policy recommendations to support Senegal's transition to agroecology.
Senegal leading the way for a transition to agroecology
DyTAES calls for the Senegalese government to adopt an agroecological approach.
