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JQSI celebrates women’s local action for a more equal world
From November 5-14, 2015, this year’s 19th JQSI edition will offer a wide variety of events and opportunities to discuss international solidarity issues that concern us all.
Healthcare, Political Will and Federal Leadership
Funding universal healthcare in Canada is economically viable, but it requires political will and federal leadership.
Burma: Bringing Grassroots Experience to Canadian Policy
In March of 2015, Inter Pares hosted a delegation of four women from Burma to meet with people facing similar struggles, and to share camaraderie and strategies.
The Future of International Solidarity
Over forty years, we have witnessed incredible change in the countries where we work. While some rights have been gained, others become threatened.
Up for Debate: Watch the individual interviews with party leaders
After months of campaigning, Up for Debate put four federal leaders on the record on women’s issues during this election campaign.
Vote for Tax Fairness
Canadians for Tax Fairness (CTF), an Inter Pares counterpart, is busting myths about taxes and calling for tax reform.
We Can Do Better 2015 - campaign update
CCIC is calling for greater leadership from Canada in tackling global issues in 2015, and specific action on inequality, climate change and women's rights.
Healthcare for All - campaign update
The Canadian Health Coalition (CHC), of which Inter Pares is a member, is urging Canadians to use their vote to defend "Healthcare for All."
Issues affecting women will finally get the attention they deserve on September 21!
Hear what the party leaders have to say about issues affecting women.
Why is Inter Pares concerned with GMOs?
Inter Pares works to support and promote food sovereignty and ecological agriculture. Here are a few of the reasons Inter Pares is concerned about GMOs.
Inter Pares Film Nights lineup features thought-provoking documentaries on social justice
Fall is here, and so is a fresh crop of Inter Pares Film Nights!
RCMP is laying charges against one of the Syrian torturers of Maher Arar
An arrest warrant and Interpol notice have been issued, in the hope of extraditing Col. Salloum to face justice.
The truth from our fields
Inter Pares staff Eric Chaurette visited a cotton farmer group in Burkina Faso in February 2015. He got the latest news on the farmer-researcher project.
In Solidarity with Temporary Migrant Workers
The vulnerable situation of migrant workers in Canada.
The Power of Collective Action in Bangladesh
Nijera Kori landless groups in the communities of Charbata, Bangladesh, successfully led collective action to protect the land to farm and the river to fish.
Up for Debate Campaign: We’re Shifting Gears
The debate we had originally imagined will not happen. But, this is certainly not the end of the road. The issues we care about can, and will be, a major part of this federal election.
Happy Birthday Tiniguena!
Tiniguena, founded in 1991, is a courageous organization that over its history has managed to accomplish big things.
Four Years of War
Four years ago this week, conflict in Kachin State, northern Burma, broke a seventeen-year ceasefire agreement.
Promoting Canadians’ Civil Liberties
Learn how ICLMG, Inter Pares counterpart, promotes and defends civil liberties and human rights here in Canada.
Guinea-Bissau: Hope is in the Air
Early 2015, staff member Patricia Charest Mugwaneza visited Inter Pares’ counterpart Tiniguena. She shares her experience.
El Salvador’s Shifting Social Geography
El Salvador shows some signs of openness for dialogue between the government and civil society.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Inter Pares was a proud sponsor of the closing events of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Aboriginal residential schools.
Parliamentary Friends of Burma (PFOB) reconstitutes on Parliament Hill
Inter Pares welcomes the announcement of the reconstitution of the Parliamentary Friends of Burma (PFOB).
Are genetically modified crops better for the environment?
Through five reports, the GMO Inquiry explores critical unanswered questions about the impacts of GMOs.
Women's Health Is the Key to Economic Prosperity in the Philippines
Dr. Melgar and Dr. Estrada Claudio are both co-founders of Likhaan, an Inter Pares counterpart in the Philippines.
Inter Pares mourns passing of former colleague Peter Gillespie
Over the twenty-five years that Peter worked for Inter Pares, he brought his passion, courage, talent, and deep commitment to social justice to many issues and struggles around the world.
The Future of International Solidarity: Over 100 participants!
On April 30th, over 100 activists from Ottawa-Gatineau and around the world joined Inter Pares for its 40th anniversary event.
Our 2014 Annual Report is out!
This year Inter Pares celebrates its 40th anniversary, and enthusiastically launches its fifth decade of global social action.
Burmese women's rights activists wary of Canadian mining investment
By Embassy Magazine's Kristen Shane.
Happy International Women's Day: Photo & video gallery
Our inspiring counterparts from Africa, Latin America, and Asia are committed to gender equality.
We were Up for Debate 30 years ago. We still are now.
Caroline Andrew shares her personal memories as moderator of the 1984 women's issues debate.
Politics in Sudan need women’s voices
Inter Pares counterparts act with determination and courage in Sudan to press for change, for peace, and for democracy in the face of incredible odds.
Election year in Burma
Social justice activists in Burma are about to face a major dilemma. In late 2015, Burma will hold its first national elections since the "transition to democracy.”
Unforgettable learning exchange for West African, Canadian and Indian farmers
While continents apart, West Africa and the State of Andhra Pradesh in India share similar challenges.
The Tour is Over, Solidarity Continues: Guatemalan and Canadian activists build stronger ties
Inter Pares’ Solidarity Tour to Guatemala.
Canadian women have questions. Are our party leaders Up for Debate?
More than 100 women's organizations - including Inter Pares - seek to create a national conversation on gender equality and women's rights in the lead up to the next federal election.
Songs and Seeds of Freedom: Building solidarity among farmers from West Africa and India
Inter Pares facilitates a learning exchange amongst West African and Indian farmers.
Health and Humanity: Connecting the Philippines and Canada
Inter Pares brought together Dr. Junice Melgar, Director of Likhaan, and Mike McBane, then Coordinator of the Canadian Health Coalition.
Inequalities: the central focus of a regional Leadership Forum in Kenya
The Forum, organized by our long-term counterpart ACORD, brought together 47 African and international social justice activists.
Upholding the Law on Shifting Sands
A courageous community in Bangladesh reclaims their land.
How access to land leads to gender equality in Chiapas
Inserting women’s perspective into the communal land system in Mexico.
The True Face of Landgrabs in West Africa
Participatory research reveals disastrous impacts on communities.
Inter Pares participates in DFATD Consultation on Civil Society Partnerships
Inter Pares made a series of policy recommendations to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) as part of a consultation process regarding Civil Society Partnerships.
Inter Pares strongly condemns the closing of Salmmah Women’s Center in Sudan
Inter Pares strongly condemns the closing of the Salmmah Women’s Resource Center office based in Khartoum by state authorities in Sudan.
A holistic approach to a dangerous disease
The Back Pack Health Worker Team provides primary health care to a quarter of a million people.
Understanding land acquisitions in West Africa
Learn how farmers are working with Canadian researchers and Inter Pares to document the impact of landgrabs in Africa.
(In)Equality Matters: tax justice, tax havens and the international economy
The global economy creates inequality and poverty, and bankrupts countries. This is irrational and unjust.
Tsilhqot’in First Nation fights mine to save Teztan Biny
MiningWatch Canada supports British Columbia First Nations in their struggle to protect their livelihoods, land and water.
