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Bearing Witness in Bangladesh

At Inter Pares, our role isn’t only to support struggles abroad – but also to bring those struggles back home, to share them with you, with our allies and supporters across the country.

Demonstrate solidarity with survivors of forced and coerced sterilizations in Canada

For 2019 International Women's Day, support Indigenous women in Canada who have been sterilized without consent.

In Sudan, Courage Means Women Who Persist

Through every stage of life, the rights and freedoms of women in Sudan are compromised. Our counterparts are part of the courageous women’s rights movement.

Joint statement on Canada's support for women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia

Inter Pares and civil society join the Canadian government to call for the release of women’s right activists detained in Saudi Arabia.

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.

Solidarity with Peruvian Victims of Forced Sterilizations

Inter Pares has worked with Peruvian counterparts since the early 1990s to bring an end to a policy that resulted in the forced sterilization of hundreds of thousands of rural citizens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Members of CCMW pose with members of Peter Gillespie's family at the presentation of the 1st Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. L-R: Farhat Rehman, Alia Hogben, Fauzya Talib, Lexxus Gillespie, Letso Gillespie, Lulama Tobo-Gillespie, Kagiso Gillespie.

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.

The audience claps and cheers at the closing of Seven.

“NGO USES DOCUMENTARY PLAY 'SEVEN' TO TOUCH, EDUCATE”

This review of Inter Pares' Ottawa premiere of Seven was written by Bob LeDrew and published in Ottawa Tonite, April 25th, 2017.

Gender Justice & Women's Rights

2017 Peter Gillespie Award for Social Justice, awarded to the Canadian Council for Muslim Women

Canadian Council of Muslim Women to receive 2017 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award

Inter Pares is honored to give the award to the Canadian Council of Muslim Women for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights.

promotional image for Seven: A documentary play

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.

Gender Justice & Women's Rights

A consultation at Likhaan's clinic in Vitas, Manila.

Why celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th?

Just like years past, Inter Pares is marking and celebrating International Women’s Day in the company of women and feminists from around the world.

The Kuki Women’s Centre uses ground-breaking restorative justice techniques to address gender-based violence in their communities in Burma’s north west.

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.

A work retreat of the Karen Women Organisation. Formed in 1949, with a membership of over 49,000 women, KWO is a community-based organization with which Inter Pares has collaborated for almost two decades.

Feminism Sans Frontières

Feminism is not a worldview invented and held solely by women in the global North. We have found over the past forty years that feminism resonates with social justice activists around the world.

The team and board members of Consejería Oxlajuj Ix CAMEX during the opening ceremony.

CAMEX: A new Latin American counterpart is born

CAMEX is building on the work of its predecessor, Project Counselling Service (PCS), which closed its doors in December 2016.

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.

Rita Morbia (third from right) with members of a community women’s organization supported by Likhaan in Quinapondan, Eastern Samar, the Philippines.

What Does it Mean to Be Feminist?

Executive Director Rita Morbia explores how Inter Pares lives out its commitment to feminism, and what the term means to her.

Gender Justice & Women's Rights

Beth Woroniuk (feminist peace activist), Dr. Asha El-Karib, Rebecca Tiessen (University of Ottawa professor) and Rita Morbia (Inter Pares Executive Director).

Visit from two renowned African feminists

We had the privilege of welcoming two leading feminists and longtime Inter Pares collaborators from Sudan and Guinea-Bissau.

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.

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.

Amanda Dale (back left) and the staff of the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic.

Why Women Seek Asylum: The global pandemic of gender-based violence

Board member Amanda Dale spoke with us about the challenges for women seeking asylum in Canada.

Central American migrants about to board la Bestia (the Beast), the infamous train that will carry them across Mexico.

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.”

Karen refugees from Burma play an active role in managing their own camps.

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.

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.

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.

September 21st Up for Debate live event in Toronto

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.

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.

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.

El Salvador’s Shifting Social Geography

El Salvador shows some signs of openness for dialogue between the government and civil society.

Burmese women's rights activists Wahkushee Tenner, Htwe Htwe and Pippa Curwen in Ottawa

Burmese women's rights activists wary of Canadian mining investment

By Embassy Magazine's Kristen Shane.

Group of women holding a sign wishing a happy International Women's Day

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.