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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS | Inter Pares and SUWRA launch Canadian civil society working group on Sudan Jun 25, 2024 | Read more
Canadian coalition calls for urgent action to uphold civil liberties and Charter rights at protests and encampments across the country May 15, 2024 | Read more
Inter Pares joins call for Burma to end use of violence and respect democracy Feb 4, 2021 | Read more
Planning is resistance: Indigenous people in Burma envision a self-determined future May 23, 2024 | Read more
Inter Pares welcomes Canada’s feminist realignment of international assistance Jun 9, 2017 | Read more
Stopping the unstoppable: Citizen resistance to exterminator technology in Burkina Faso Sep 4, 2019 | Read more
The Immigrant Workers Centre to receive 2018 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Apr 18, 2018 | Read more
“Until We Find Them”: Searching for missing loved ones on the road to the North Mar 11, 2019 | Read more
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Karate and bodily autonomy: Helping girls in Bangladesh thrive through sport Dec 15, 2022 | Read more
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Peace and DemocracyAsia Return is Never That Simple Refugees in camps in Thailand are increasingly worried about their futures since many international NGOs are withdrawing their support. Peace and DemocracyAsia Countering Dehumanization and Hate Since October 2016, the Burmese army has unleashed a new wave of violence against Rohingya Muslim civilians in the northwest of the country. Violence against womenPeace and DemocracyAsia Inter Pares concerned with Honduras report Inter Pares and 23 Canadian civil society organizations concerned with the Honduras report of the Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor. Peace and DemocracyCanada Canadian Council of Muslim Women inaugural recipient of Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award CCMW is recognized for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. 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Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica Quest for justice in Honduras continues Inter Pares staff continue to monitor the dire human rights situation in Honduras, and to call for justice and accountability. Peace and DemocracyLatin America Crisis at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Inter Pares staff Bill Fairbairn and Guillaume Charbonneau met last Tuesday with James Cavallaro, President of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Peace and DemocracyCanada The Survey of Muslims in Canada 2016 The Survey of Muslims in Canada 2016, supported by Inter Pares as part of our civil liberties work, confronts popular stereotypes by exploring Canadian Muslims’ experiences, opinions, and perceptions. 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Peace and DemocracyCanada Promoting Canadians’ Civil Liberties Learn how ICLMG, Inter Pares counterpart, promotes and defends civil liberties and human rights here in Canada. Peace and DemocracyCanada Guinea-Bissau: Hope is in the Air Early 2015, staff member Patricia Charest Mugwaneza visited Inter Pares’ counterpart Tiniguena. She shares her experience. Peace and DemocracyAfrica El Salvador’s Shifting Social Geography El Salvador shows some signs of openness for dialogue between the government and civil society. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America Truth and Reconciliation Commission Inter Pares was a proud sponsor of the closing events of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Aboriginal residential schools. Peace and DemocracyCanada Parliamentary Friends of Burma (PFOB) reconstitutes on Parliament Hill Inter Pares welcomes the announcement of the reconstitution of the Parliamentary Friends of Burma (PFOB). 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Never has such a tribute been revoked Aung San Suu Kyi has been silent in the face of genocide. Why revoking her Honorary Canadian Citizenship is right. Peace and DemocracyAsia
The cycle of violence in Burma Canada must not look at the recent Rohingya crisis in isolation from Burma’s long-standing conflicts. Peace and DemocracyAsia
Broadening the conversation on Burma In June 2018, Inter Pares organized a visit to Ottawa of colleagues in Kachin, Chin, and Arakan States, in order to bring their voices to policymakers and promote a comprehensive approach to Burma. Peace and DemocracyBurma
Burma’s Forgotten Wars Samantha McGavin, Burma Program Manager, shines a light on the country beyond the Rohingya crisis through photos and reflections. Peace and DemocracyBurma
I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts This powerful documentary is about the journey of fourteen Rohingya refugee youth re-enacting their families' harrowing experiences in Burma and beyond. Violence against womenWomen's rightsPeace and DemocracyBurma
Statement about the Tragedies of Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine's Deaths Inter Pares wishes to convey our profound sympathies to the families and communities of Colten Boushie and Tina Fontaine. Peace and DemocracyCanada
In the Slums of Manila, Spreading Openness and Acceptance Mark and Vere are Likhaan Community Mobilizers. They both identify as transgender and work in the slum neighbourhoods of metro Manila. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
Building an Inclusive Peace in Colombia Colombia's peace agreement is historic as it is the most inclusive developed to date. Inter Pares' counterparts were instrumental in shaping the agreement. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
Connecting Struggles Bill Fairbairn, Latin America Program Manager at Inter Pares, draws a parallel between his social justice convictions as a gay man and Inter Pares' feminist priorities. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Plunder in the Borneo rainforest: A Canadian connection? The Sarawak activists trying to “follow the money” and highlight a number of the factors that give Canada an international reputation as a safe haven for money laundering. Peace and DemocracyAsia
Inter Pares speaks out on Rohingya crisis, calls for immediate strong measures Inter Pares remains highly concerned by the ongoing Rohingya crisis in Burma and Bangladesh, and by the pressing need for stronger action. Peace and DemocracyBurma
We Are All Fundraisers Inter Pares staff are co-managers, but we also all consider ourselves fundraisers. While that is a role that makes many people cringe, it’s one we embrace! Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Building Solidarity One Conversation at a Time Raising awareness of other realities, learning from others’ experiences, deepening our solidarity ... this is what Inter Pares seeks to do through our public engagement. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Joint statement on violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar On September 26th, Inter Pares joined 30+ Canadian organizations and human rights activists in calling for further Canadian action on the crisis. Violence against womenPeace and DemocracyBurma
Open letter on national security Bill C-59 40 organizations and individuals from across Canadian civil society issued a joint letter to government that lays out overarching concerns with Bill C-59. Peace and DemocracyCanada
Statement on Latest Violence against the Rohingya Population in Burma Inter Pares is gravely concerned regarding the latest wave of military violence against Rohingya civilians in northwestern Burma. Violence against womenPeace and DemocracyBurma
A New Vision for Land in Burma Land is central to many social justice struggles around the world, and it’s no different in Burma. However, ethnic civil society organizations have a new vision for land use. Peace and DemocracyAsia
Return is Never That Simple Refugees in camps in Thailand are increasingly worried about their futures since many international NGOs are withdrawing their support. Peace and DemocracyAsia
Countering Dehumanization and Hate Since October 2016, the Burmese army has unleashed a new wave of violence against Rohingya Muslim civilians in the northwest of the country. Violence against womenPeace and DemocracyAsia
Inter Pares concerned with Honduras report Inter Pares and 23 Canadian civil society organizations concerned with the Honduras report of the Extractive Sector CSR Counsellor. Peace and DemocracyCanada
Canadian Council of Muslim Women inaugural recipient of Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award CCMW is recognized for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Inter Pares brings acclaimed documentary play to Ottawa Inter Pares presents the play "Seven," which intertwines seven true stories told by women’s rights activists worldwide. Women's Rights & Gender Justice
Taking a Feminist Approach As a feminist organization with over forty years of experience, we have seen the transformative results of a feminist approach and we are keen to see it widely used. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
Philippines: Stop the extra-judicial killings Since President Duterte took office, the number of extrajudicial killings has skyrocketed in that country. Inter Pares recently sent a letter to the President in collaboration with a number of other signatories. Peace and DemocracyAsia
Flor Salvador: Witness to struggle and triumph in Mesoamerica Program manager Guillaume Charbonneau tells us Flor's story and how she grew into her role supporting women's rights movements across Central America and Mexico. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
Inter Pares calls for an investigation into sales of military vehicles to the Government of Sudan Recent reports of sales despite a ban on military exports are profoundly disturbing. Peace and DemocracyAfrica
No True Peace Without the Voices of Women In late 2012, when Colombia’s government and its largest guerrilla group, known as the FARC, met in Norway to launch peace talks, the only woman si Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
The Messy Process of Peace Peace. The word creates serene images of healthy communities. When countries Women's Rights & Gender JusticeBurma
A Model for Peace: Women building peace in Mali With the support of ACORD, women and men gathered to learn and share ideas of how to transform national conflict into an authentic and sustainable peace. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
Quest for justice in Honduras continues Inter Pares staff continue to monitor the dire human rights situation in Honduras, and to call for justice and accountability. Peace and DemocracyLatin America
Crisis at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Inter Pares staff Bill Fairbairn and Guillaume Charbonneau met last Tuesday with James Cavallaro, President of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. Peace and DemocracyCanada
The Survey of Muslims in Canada 2016 The Survey of Muslims in Canada 2016, supported by Inter Pares as part of our civil liberties work, confronts popular stereotypes by exploring Canadian Muslims’ experiences, opinions, and perceptions. Peace and DemocracyCanada
From the Land: 140 supporters reflect with us on reconciliation On April 25th, 2016, 140 supporters and activists from Ottawa-Gatineau joined Inter Pares for the 2016 edition of its annual Speakers Series, "From the Land: Reconciliation in action in Canada and Colombia." Peace and DemocracyCanada
First-ever trial on sexual violence during armed conflict in Guatemala 14 Mayan Q'eqchí women demand justice for acts of sexual violence that they endured during the country's internal armed conflict. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
Inter Pares begins new program to promote inclusive governance in Burma In this five-year program, Inter Pares will promote the inclusion of ethnic and religious minorities in Burma’s transition to democracy and peace. Peace and DemocracyAsia
When staying is not an option Every year, 80,000 to 100,000 undocumented men and women leave Honduras. The country is rocked by violence, but Hondurans are deemed “economic migrants.” Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
Picture a Refugee Labels of "refugee" instead of "migrant" have power worldwide, including in Burma, where displaced people have many stories but with common threads. Violence against womenPeace and DemocracyAsia
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. Violence against womenWomen’s leadershipPeace and DemocracyAsia
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! Peace and Democracy
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. Peace and DemocracyCanada
Promoting Canadians’ Civil Liberties Learn how ICLMG, Inter Pares counterpart, promotes and defends civil liberties and human rights here in Canada. Peace and DemocracyCanada
Guinea-Bissau: Hope is in the Air Early 2015, staff member Patricia Charest Mugwaneza visited Inter Pares’ counterpart Tiniguena. She shares her experience. Peace and DemocracyAfrica
El Salvador’s Shifting Social Geography El Salvador shows some signs of openness for dialogue between the government and civil society. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeLatin America
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Inter Pares was a proud sponsor of the closing events of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Aboriginal residential schools. Peace and DemocracyCanada
Parliamentary Friends of Burma (PFOB) reconstitutes on Parliament Hill Inter Pares welcomes the announcement of the reconstitution of the Parliamentary Friends of Burma (PFOB). Peace and DemocracyBurmaCanada
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. FeminismWomen’s leadershipPeace and DemocracyAfrica
Our 2014 Annual Report is out! This year Inter Pares celebrates its 40th anniversary, and enthusiastically launches its fifth decade of global social action. Women's Rights & Gender Justice
Burmese women's rights activists wary of Canadian mining investment By Embassy Magazine's Kristen Shane. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeBurma
Happy International Women's Day: Photo & video gallery Our inspiring counterparts from Africa, Latin America, and Asia are committed to gender equality. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeGuinea-BissauSudanBangladeshBurmaIndiaPhilippinesCanada
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