Publications & Resources

Jean Symes speaking at CELADA conference, 2017

Improving Canada’s Contribution to Women’s Access to Land in Africa

How is it some rights are protected and some not, some laws enforced and some not? Women farmers grow 70% of Africa’s food but often have few rights to land. Massive land grabs by elites and foreign corporations are making the situation worse. Inter Pares’ Jean Symes recently spoke on an expert panel to a conference about how Canada can support African women farmers to keep their land.

Presentation on Women, Peace and Security for the SCFAID

Bill Fairbairn, Inter Pares Program Manager, Latin America, testified before the parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development on April 12th, 2016, during its study on women, peace and security.

Inter Pares' 2015 Annual General Meeting - Chair speaking notes

The speaking notes from Sari Tudiver, Chair of Inter Pares' Board of Directors, at Inter Pares 2015 Annual General Meeting.

Presentations

Inter Pares' 2015 Annual General Meeting - Executive Director speaking notes

Executive Director Rita Morbia's speaking notes at Inter Pares 2015 Annual General Meeting.

Canada
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Presentation on post-conflict Justice in Guatemala

Presentation made by Inter Pares staff member Guillaume Charbonneau in front of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Genocide and Other Crimes against Humanity.

The Next Twenty-Five Years: Emigration, Violence and Global Women’s Solidarity

Using stories from Inter Pares' programs, Inter Pares’ Executive Director Rita Morbia explores the theme of Global Women's Solidarity.

Canadian Council for Refugees Spring Consultation – Opening Remarks

Inter Pares’ history of supporting displaced peoples and fighting for refugee rights.

Shining a light: Inter Pares’ thirty-five years of social justice action

Peter Gillespie shares Inter Pares rich history, telling the stories of the many relationships he has nurtured with people around the world.

Gender, the Paris Declaration and Women’s Emancipation

Molly Kane’s challenge as to how the roles of women and gender are viewed.

Canada and Africa: Prospects for Internationalism and Common Cause

Issues and dilemmas facing international NGOs dedicated to international solidarity with people in Africa.

Africa
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Reclaiming the Romance

Reflecting on dilemmas and opportunities for community organizers and activists throughout the world.

Lessons from the Philippines: Public Health, Privatization, and Women's Activism

Public health care globally has been privatized and downsized, and even less accessible to those who need it most

Genetically Modified Seeds, Biodiversity and Food Security: A Critical Assessment of the Impact of Agricultural Biotechnologies on Communities in Developing Countries

An overview of the key issues addressed during “Voices from the South” for Canadian policy-makers and politicians.

Submission on the Factual Inquiry - Commission of Inquiry Maher Arar

Brief submitted to the Arar Commission, investigating collusion of the Canadian government in torture of Canadian citizen Maher Arar.

No More Technological "Silver Bullets": A Policy Brief on Canada's Role in Africa's Agricultural Underdevelopment

Canadian foreign policies and their effects on agricultural development in Africa.

Knowledge and Action: Challenging the Limits

This keynote address by Brian Murphy at Inter Pares' 30th Anniversary Symposium, "Citizen Action: Challenging the Limits," April 2005, highlighted some of the most pressing issues for activists. From militarism and the security agenda to poverty and invasive biotechnology, Brian explores contemporary paradoxes in political action, while urging for mobilization toward progressive transformative change that challenges the limits of the (politically) possible.