Joint statement on Canada's support for women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia Aug 10, 2018 | Read more
Demonstrate solidarity with survivors of forced and coerced sterilizations in Canada Mar 4, 2019 | Read more
“Until We Find Them”: Searching for missing loved ones on the road to the North Mar 11, 2019 | Read more
Canadian Government Breaks Promise to Create Independent Corporate Human Rights Watchdog Apr 9, 2019 | Read more
Inter Pares welcomes Canada’s feminist realignment of international assistance Jun 9, 2017 | Read more
Canadian Government Breaks Promise to Create Independent Corporate Human Rights Watchdog Apr 9, 2019 | Read more
Civil society denounces release of genetically modified mosquitoes in Burkina Faso Jul 2, 2019 | Read more
Civil society denounces release of genetically modified mosquitoes in Burkina Faso Jul 2, 2019 | Read more
“Until We Find Them”: Searching for missing loved ones on the road to the North Mar 11, 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
Civil society denounces release of genetically modified mosquitoes in Burkina Faso Jul 2, 2019 | Read more
Civil society denounces release of genetically modified mosquitoes in Burkina Faso Jul 2, 2019 | Read more
“Until We Find Them”: Searching for missing loved ones on the road to the North Mar 11, 2019 | 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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Civil society organizations denounce violence in Sudan Over ten Canadian civil society organizations denounce the recent and ongoing violent repression against peaceful, non-violent protesters in Sudan. News 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. Updates Sudan’s Revolution: The Struggle Within a Struggle The women’s movement will continue to organize and shape a revolution that recognizes the autonomy and respects the agency of women. Updates DDS and Urok Community Marine Protected Area win 2019 Equator Prize Inter Pares is thrilled to congratulate two champions of biodiversity on winning the prestigious Equator Prize. News Ordinary People; Extraordinary Change - 2018 Annual Report In our 2018 Annual Report, you will read the stories of five extraordinary activists. 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The Purple Wave: Health on the Margins This series of five short videos gives an up-close look at how Likhaan uses alternative, community-based health programs and advocacy to promote women’s reproductive health and well-being. Video
Artists of Inter Pares: Summer 2019 Every July we share one of our favourite traditions – our annual summer reading list. This year, we are shaking things up with “Artists of Inter Pares”, a celebration of creativity in our community.
Sanaa Makawi, SWRC Sanaa Makawi has been advocating for women's rights in Sudan since 2010. Activist Profile
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.
Civil society denounces release of genetically modified mosquitoes in Burkina Faso Civil society organizations, including Inter Pares, denounce the release of genetically modified “male-sterile” mosquitoes in Burkina Faso.
Mae Tao Clinic celebrates 30 years Today Mae Tao Clinic celebrates thirty years of providing healthcare, education and protection… and so much more.
Civil society organizations denounce violence in Sudan Over ten Canadian civil society organizations denounce the recent and ongoing violent repression against peaceful, non-violent protesters in Sudan. News
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. Updates
Sudan’s Revolution: The Struggle Within a Struggle The women’s movement will continue to organize and shape a revolution that recognizes the autonomy and respects the agency of women. Updates
DDS and Urok Community Marine Protected Area win 2019 Equator Prize Inter Pares is thrilled to congratulate two champions of biodiversity on winning the prestigious Equator Prize. News
Ordinary People; Extraordinary Change - 2018 Annual Report In our 2018 Annual Report, you will read the stories of five extraordinary activists. These are peolpe striving to make life better, in the present, and for the future. Annual Reports
Defending the right to political and social action For over four decades Inter Pares has been committed to promoting deep and enduring relationships of common cause among civil society organizations in Canada and around the world – as equals, among equals.
Arnold Vega, Likhaan Center for Women's Health Arnold Vega works with the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health, a feminist, civil society organization.
Elise Chen, Tenaganita Elise Chen works with Tenaganita, a Malaysian organization that defends the rights of women, migrants, and refugees. Activist Profile
Sanhá João Correia, Tiniguena Sanhá João Correia works with Tiniguena overseeing an innovative school garden and meals program. Activist Profile
Reclaim Mother’s Day What if, this year, we take Mother’s Day back to its roots: a celebration of women as changemakers and contributors to society.
Inter Pares Submission to the Canada Revenue Agency Consultation on Guidance CG-027 on Public policy dialogue and development activities by charities Inter Pares has long called for the Canadian government to uphold the crucial role of charities in public debate and in Canadian society at large.
Tatiana Galera Cueto, Poder Mestizo Tatiana and allies came together in 2012 to form Poder Mestizo to provide a platform for diverse youth to express themselves through art, music, dance and social mobilization. Activist Profile
Rasha Hilal Al-Baiyatti, ICLMG Rasha is an Inter Pares staff member. She is passionately involved with the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group (ICLMG). Activist Profile
Eleanor Millard, donor Read part of Inter Pares donor Eleanor Millard’s story and her vision of a social justice legacy. Personal Story
Esperanza Moreno, Inter Pares Board Member I am proud to be part of the board as together we advance Inter Pares’ mission of globalizing equality. Personal Story
2018 Full Financial Statements These are our full financial statements for 2018. Full Financial Statements
TWO winners for the 2019 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Inter Pares is thrilled to recognize Clinic 554 and the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives with this year’s Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. News
Activist Fair: Conversations on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights Don't miss an enlightening evening of spoken word poetry, discussion, and celebration! News
Canadian Government Breaks Promise to Create Independent Corporate Human Rights Watchdog Inter Pares is dismayed by the recent announcement. News
Activist Fair: Conversations on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights On Monday April 29, Inter Pares invites you to Activist Fair: Conversations on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights, an enlightening evening of spoken word poetry, discussion, and celebration. Presentation & discussion
“Until We Find Them”: Searching for missing loved ones on the road to the North When her 18-year-old son Heriberto said goodbye and left for the United States, Maria Elena Larios de Gonzalez had no idea he would vanish. News
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. News
My dear sangham sisters Remarks from Shree Mulay, Inter Pares Board member at the twentieth anniversary of the Mobile Biodiversity Festival, Telangana, India. News
Defying Dichotomies: People who move Refugees, migrants, voluntary or forced displacement ... learn more about a reality more complex than it seems. News
40 years of social justice action: stories and lessons in new book by PCS For 40 years, Inter Pares had the honour of working with the international NGO, Project Counselling Service (PCS). News
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. News
Hope in the Countryside: Abdoulaye’s story Eight years ago, Abdoulaye Déme left his village in Les Niayes, Senegal, and boarded a pirogue for the Canary Islands. News
Nikki Richard Nikki Richard is Co-Manager of the Burma Program at Inter Pares. Her key focus areas are the nexus of human rights and the environment, and community development work.
Breaking New Ground: Mariam’s Story Mariam Sow is the Director of ENDA Pronat, a Senegalese NGO dedicated to supporting ecological agriculture, family farms, and women’s rights. News
Protecting Human Rights in Canada: Anne’s Story Anne Dagenais Guertin is the Communications and Research Coordinator of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group (ICLMG). News
Genetically modified mosquitoes in Burkina Faso – there is no consent Gene drive mosquitoes are on the horizon in Burkina Faso as a false solution to eradicate malaria. News
Highlights 2018 Inter Pares supports local activist organizations to build a more equal world. Thanks to our generous donors, throughout 2018, we have strengthened many struggles for social justice in Canada and overseas. Highlights
The Power of the People: Omar’s Story Omar Fernández is the Director of the Corporación Arazá, a Bogotá-based NGO working for social justice and the defense of human and environmental rights. News
Samantha McGavin, Inter Pares After 15 years of doing communications and fundraising at Inter Pares, in mid-2017 I transitioned to take on co-management of our Burma program. Stepping into this role at this time led to a deep dive into the world of advocacy. Personal Story
Jeannie Samuel, Inter Pares board member In 2016, I travelled to Peru for research on marginalized communities’ access to healthcare. While I was there I visited DEMUS, one of Inter Pares amazing counterparts. Personal Story
Micheline Brunelle, Inter Pares donor I love making connections with new people. My background is in theatre, and I have always loved to travel. I eventually became a therapist, so that I could help people to find their inner strength and their autonomy. Personal Story
Miguel de Barros, Tiniguena In 1995, when I was 14 years old, I was one of 15 students selected from schools in Bissau to participate in a learning exchange organized by Tiniguena in Guinea-Bissau. Personal Story
Exposing Genocide: Razia’s Story Razia Sultana is a senior researcher with Kaladan Press Network, an independent and not-for-profit Rohingya news agency. News
Building Solidarity: Lina’s Story Lina Bacalando is a community health worker and organizer with the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health in the Philippines. News
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. These are stories of hope that you help to create. News
Charlotte Kiddell Charlotte works on the fundraising team at Inter Pares as Donor Relations Manager. Charlotte’s areas of focus are coordinating the door canvassing and monthly giving programs, and engaging new donors with the Inter Pares community.
Ashley Armstrong Ashley is Communications Co-Director at Inter Pares. She joined the organization in January 2019.