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NEW photo exhibit showcases SRHR activism daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws showcases intergenerational efforts to advance sexual health and rights Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
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 HealthBurma
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. HealthCanada
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. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
Additional Global Affairs support bolsters SRH in the Philippines This additional funding will support Likhaan from November 2020 to February 2022. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
New video highlights impact of pandemic on SRHR The Future Planning Initiative has released a video highlighting how COVID-19 has left many without the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services they need. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
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. HealthCanada
Persevering for the right to health Throughout the challenges of 2020, Mae Tao Clinic worked - as they always do - to bring healthcare to their community. Peace and DemocracyAsia
Our 2020 Annual Report is here! In our 2020 Annual Report, you will find a look back at a year of sustaining social justice. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
Highlights 2020 We reflect on a year of shared struggle and solidarity. Here is a collection of our most memorable moments from 2020. Women's Rights & Gender Justice
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. HealthCanada
Landmark ruling protects public healthcare in B.C. The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed claims of the Cambie Surgery Corporation and issued a landmark ruling to protect public healthcare. HealthCanada
Recognizing social justice activists We are honoured to shine a light on hardworking social justice organizations with the Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Confronting injustices together Sari Tudiver, Chairperson of the Inter Pares Board of Directors, reflects on how communities mobilized for change in 2019. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
Our 2019 Annual Report is here! In our 2019 Annual Report, you will find a look back at a year of mobilizing for change. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
The work of social justice continues during COVID-19 In this moment of global uncertainty, grassroots mobilization gives us hope. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAfrica
Clinic 554 announces impending closure Clinic 554, offering one-of-a-kind services in Fredericton, New Brunswick, is being forced to close due to financial uncertainty. HealthCanada
Practicing Recognition At Inter Pares, we see our role as expressing solidarity with counterparts' struggles. We recognize, and we celebrate together. Women's Rights & Gender JusticePhilippinesCanada
Universal pharmacare now! Canada is the only country with a universal health care system that does not include free prescription drugs. Yet there is a consensus in this country that everyone should have access to medication based on need, not the ability to pay. HealthCanada
Challenging, Confronting and Defying Corporate Power Inter Pares actively supports organizations and movements that interrogate, challenge, and curb corporate power. Peace and DemocracyCanada
NEW video series highlights Likhaan Center for Women’s Health The Purple Wave: Health on the Margins spotlights alternative, community-based health programs and advocacy in Manila. HealthAsia
Mae Tao Clinic celebrates 30 years Today Mae Tao Clinic celebrates thirty years of providing healthcare, education and protection… and so much more. HealthBurma
Government of Canada announces meaningful investment in SRHR Inter Pares applauds commitment of $1.4 billion, annually, to promote the health and rights of women and girls around the world over a ten-year period, with special focus on SRHR. Women’s healthHealthCanada
Call for Nominations for 2019 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Do you know a Canadian organization carrying out transformative work to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights? Help to raise their profile by nominating them. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Welcome to Stories of Hope! Over the next five weeks we’ll share amazing stories of hope brought to life through the words of inspiring people: Razia, Lina, Mariam, Omar and Anne. Women's Rights & Gender Justice
Women's Health, Women's Rights BC Tour 2018 Learn more about the Tour to British Columbia of Likhaan, a women's health center based in the Philippines. HealthAsia
Prime Minister Trudeau Visits Inter Pares Program in the Philippines Inter Pares appreciates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to an innovative clinic established by Likhaan Center for Women’s Health. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
A learning exchange goes on tour Learn more about Likhaan's Canadian tour. Likhaan is a women's health center based in the Philippines and a long time counterpart of Inter Pares. Women’s healthHealthAsia
Innovations in reducing maternal mortality in the Philippines Inter Pares staff were thrilled to be in Manila, the Philippines, on the occasion of the opening of Likhaan’s Zaragosa clinic. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
Canada's global leadership on women's rights We deeply appreciate the funding announcement made today to advance women's sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Canada and the Global Gag Rule Inter Pares is deeply concerned about the impact of the Global Gag Rule on the enabling environment for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) around the world. For this reason, we joined dozens of other Canadian organizations in a joint public statement on it. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeCanada
Controlling Their Own Bodies, Controlling Their Own Lives The establishment of four reproductive health clinics in the Philippines and the promotion of sexual and reproductive health of women and girls contribute to a better control of their bodies and their lives. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
Healthcare, Political Will and Federal Leadership Funding universal healthcare in Canada is economically viable, but it requires political will and federal leadership. Women’s healthHealthAsia
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." HealthCanada
Inter Pares welcomes the Government of Canada’s new funding to improve women’s health in the Philippines Press release. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
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. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
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. Women's rightsHealthAsia
A holistic approach to a dangerous disease The Back Pack Health Worker Team provides primary health care to a quarter of a million people. HealthBurma
Public financing for women’s rights in the Philippines Likhaan, a women’s health organization in the Philippines, advocates for universal healthcare and reproductive rights. Women's Rights & Gender JusticeAsia
Medicare: Canadians can afford compassion Canada’s public healthcare system is sustainable but only if Canadians choose funding the system over tax cuts. Economic JusticeCanada
Back Pack Health Worker Team provides critical care in Burma Follow the journey of BPHWT health workers as they provide care to villagers in Burma’s conflict areas. HealthBurma
Health is always political: The work of Likhaan and the Mae Tao Clinic Inter Pares facilitated an exchange between the Mae Tao Clinic for Burmese refugees and Likhaan in the Philippines. Women’s leadershipHealthAsia
Doctors from Canada and Burma exchange lessons on refugee health care Inter Pares connects people delivering community-based healthcare for patients caught up in poverty and conflict. HealthBurmaThailandCanada