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Systemic change takes time—but together with our counterparts, we’re creating a more just and equal world today.

Read Inter Pares updates and stories to see how we promote social justice in real time. 

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Two women outdoors pound ingredients in a large wooden mortar with long pestles, wearing brightly patterned clothing beneath trees.

Where food finds its value

Across West Africa, women farmers are learning how to ensure their effort to nourish communities is recognized—and valued.

Food and climate justice Burkina Faso Guinea-Bissau Senegal Togo

September 1, 2026

Mariamé Ouattara stands among vibrant flowers in a rural garden landscape beneath blue skies, celebrating agriculture, biodiversity and community.

A feminist approach to agroecology with Mariamé Ouattara

We recently spoke to Mariamé Ouattara, who has worked across West Africa to advance gender equality and women farmers’ rights for most of her life.

Food and climate justice Gender justice and women's rights Burkina Faso Guinea-Bissau Senegal Togo

September 1, 2026

Bulletin | Agroecology: More than growing food

In your September Bulletin, we explore how agroecology is more than a set of farming practices.

Food and climate justice Gender justice and women's rights Burkina Faso Guinea-Bissau Senegal Togo

September 1, 2026

50 years of solidarity with farmers and food movements

For 50 years, food has been at the heart of Inter Pares’ work with counterparts.

Food and climate justice Burkina Faso Canada Guinea-Bissau India Senegal Togo

November 7, 2025

Feminist climate action in West Africa

Watch a video series highlighting the expertise and leadership of women and youth facing the climate crisis in West Africa.

Food and climate justice Burkina Faso Guinea-Bissau Senegal Togo

July 15, 2025

Planting seeds of change: Women farmers from West Africa and Canada on tour

In September, Inter Pares welcomed seven feminist leaders from West Africa for an agricultural learning exchange.

Food and climate justice Burkina Faso Canada Guinea-Bissau Senegal Togo

April 29, 2025

Report | The Equality in the field tour

From September 20 to 30, 2024, Inter Pares accompanied a West African delegation to meet with farming communities and feminist activists in Quebec and Canada—the Equality in the Field Tour.

Food and climate justice Burkina Faso Canada Guinea-Bissau Senegal Togo

January 15, 2025

Round table with Vigilance OGM: Agroecology, feminist approaches and the struggle against agrochemicals

Watch experts from Canada and West Africa discuss agroecology, food sovereignty and gender equality.

Food and climate justice Burkina Faso Guinea-Bissau Senegal Togo

October 7, 2024

Solidarity is resistance: Adapting to a crisis in Burkina Faso

Inades-Formation Burkina Faso continues their essential work to support farmers, particularly women, through training in agroecology.

Peace and democracy Burkina Faso

May 23, 2024

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Gender equality in rural areas

Gender equality in rural areas addresses the challenges and struggles facing rural women in West Africa—and how they are working to break down barriers.

Food and climate justice Gender justice and women's rights Burkina Faso Canada Senegal

November 8, 2023

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