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64 civil society organizations call on Canada to respond to crisis in Sudan

Today, 64 civil society organizations—including Inter Pares—and 46 individuals released an open letter to the Canadian

Support local leaders in Burma as they reclaim control of their future

The tides are turning in favour of the resistance in Burma.

Behind the scenes of LGBTQI+ Advocacy: A mental health conversation with Valentina Parra

Valentina Parra is a feminist lawyer with Colombia Diversa, an Inter Pares counterpart advocating for LGBTQI+ rights in Colombia.

Addressing urgent mental health in post-coup Burma

“Everyone needs psychosocial support these days,” Back Pack Health Workers Team, an Inter Pares counterpart in Burma, told Inter P

The mental strain of war reporting in Burma

Reporting on the war in Burma comes at a cost.

daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws

A photo exhibit co-curated by Inter Pares and counterparts to document SRHR activism in Bangladesh, El Salvador and the Philippines.

Round Table with Vigilance OGM: Agroecology, feminist approaches and the struggle against agrochemicals

From September 20 to 30, 2024, Inter Pares accompanied an international West African delegation to meet farming communities and feminist activists

Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

If you’re looking for a way to mark the occasion in the Ottawa area or online, here are some suggestions.

Wage solidarity campaign for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Inter Pares invites waged workers who have the capacity to do so to donate one day’s wages to Indigenous organizations.

NEW photo exhibit showcases SRHR activism

daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws showcases intergenerational efforts to advance sexual health and rights

Open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau on Myanmar/Burma

We, the undersigned 79 Canadian, Myanmar and international organizations committed to peace and democracy in Myanmar, call on the Government of Canada to renew and reinvigorate its political, technical, and material support for the people’s and the country’s path toward a peaceful, secure, and inclusive democratic future.

Mangrove restoration: Local solutions, global impacts

The often-misunderstood mangrove is an ecosystem at the centre of efforts to adapt to climate change in West African coastal and island communities

Leading the change: Women and youth at the heart of climate action

In Senegal, rural women and youth play a crucial role in natural resource management and climate-change adaptation. However, their

Climate plans must include solutions by and for communities

“This is where we used to grow rice, before the sea swept our fields away,” Sanca Albino says, pointing to the beach, where the wa

Inter Pares' letter to Prime Minister Trudeau on Gaza

We laud Canada’s recent actions, including joining repeatedly with allies to call for an urgent ceasefire. Yet, while these actions are necessary, they are not sufficient. Canada can and must do more.

Photo of graffiti of a stylized bird in green, white and red.

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS | Inter Pares and SUWRA launch Canadian civil society working group on Sudan

In recognition of the escalating crisis in Sudan, Inter Pares and Sudanese Women Rights Action (SUWRA) are coordinating a new working group on Suda

Photo of Nan Paw Gay standing in front of a large screen that says "World Press Freedom Day - 3 May 2024"

Head of Burma counterpart wins international editorial leadership award

Big congratulations to our collaborator, Nan Paw Gay, winner of the 2024 Women in News Editorial Leadership Award.

Photo of a group of people demonstrating harvesting techniques.

Solidarity is resistance: Adapting to a crisis in Burkina Faso

In 2023, conflict-related violence killed nearly 7,600 people as armed groups deliberately targeted civilians, including farmers.

Photo of two people sitting on either side of a wide, moss-covered tree stump. One points at the surface of the stump. In the background, there are tall trees and a totem pole.

Planning is resistance: Indigenous people in Burma envision a self-determined future

Burma and Haida Gwaii are worlds apart but neighbours in the struggle for self-determination.

Photo of the back of a person wearing a vest that says "obersvatorio lambda." They are at a Pride parade giving out cool treats.

Advocacy is resistance: Navigating anti-LGBTQI+ violence in post-war Guatemala

With Inter Pares’ support, Asociación Lambda is at the forefront of the fight for LGBTQI+ justice in Guatemala.

Photo of a fall pillar with "FREEDOM" written across it.

Survival is resistance: Supporting counterparts during times of war

As the war in Sudan grinds on, Inter Pares donors have allowed us to send our counterparts crucial financial support to help them adapt their work.

Canadian coalition calls for urgent action to uphold civil liberties and Charter rights at protests and encampments across the country

Government, university, law enforcement and other officials MUST uphold rights and liberties at protests across Canada.

Photo of an offshore oil rig. There are two main looking structures and open, metal bridges radiating out from the one on the right.

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.

What is happening in Sudan?

When war broke out in Sudan on April 15, 2023, it was sudden, unexpected and decades in the making.

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.

“Sudanese people are just forgotten” Q&A with Ilham Ibrahim

The war in Sudan has been particularly vicious to women.

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.

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.

WATCH | Who is perpetuating the war in Sudan?

Learn about the political and economic root causes of the devastating conflict in Sudan.

Victoria's long fight for justice for survivors of forced sterilization

Content warning: forced sterilization and reproductive violence

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

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

Canada announces new sanctions regarding Burma

Inter Pares welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement of new sanctions related to Burma.

Scaling mountains to report the news

"Under the military council, we cannot go back.”

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

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

Marking the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30 marks the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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.