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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.

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.

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.

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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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Wage solidarity campaign for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept.

Countering corporate control at COP27 climate negotiations

“Thoughts and feelings only go so far... Economic reconciliation is backing up those feelings.”

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.

Honouring Caroline Andrew | The community remembers

Sharing stories and celebrating the life of an extraordinary woman.

2nd National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Events, webinars, media, and solidarity actions in the National Capital Region on Algonquin Territory.

Inter Pares reacts to US Supreme Court ruling on abortion

Inter Pares believes that abortion is healthcare, and fundamental to one’s bodily autonomy.

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.

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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.

A year of unimaginable change

Our Annual Report 2021 is out!

Human Rights and the Environment should be Non-Partisan Issues

Bills Introduced to Protect People and the Planet Warrant All-Party Support.

Court rules Ottawa can maintain secrecy on aid to Goldcorp in human rights dispute

Press Release

Congrats to Rita Morbia, Karen Takacs Award winner! 

Please join us in congratulating Rita on this very well-deserved recognition!

The Cycle of change

Across the globe, a new generation of activists is engaging to help rebuild and reshape our world, infusing movements for change with fresh energy and ideas.

Action Plan for Working in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples in Canada

The Action Plan articulates our commitment to engage deeper and more intentionally on Indigenous rights.

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.

Our 2020 Annual Report is here!

In our 2020 Annual Report, you will find a look back at a year of sustaining social justice.

Anti-Racism and Anti-Colonialism Start with Us

For many people, 2020 was a year of increased awareness about injustices in our society.

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.

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.

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