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Insight & Analysis Confronting injustices together Sari Tudiver, Chairperson of the Inter Pares Board of Directors, reflects on how communities mobilized for change in 2019. Insight & Analysis Our 2019 Annual Report is here! In our 2019 Annual Report, you will find a look back at a year of mobilizing for change. Updates A Feminist Action Agenda for Canada’s Global Response to COVID-19 Together with allies we have prepared a policy brief on why Canada needs a feminist response to COVID-19 and how it can be achieved. Updates A Feminist Action Agenda for Canada’s Global Response to COVID-19 Together with allies we have prepared a policy brief on why Canada needs a feminist response to COVID-19 and how it can be achieved. Briefs Civil society in Guinea-Bissau responds to COVID-19 and food crisis Inter Pares counterpart Tiniguena is playing a key role during the pandemic. Insight & Analysis Inter Pares joins network supporting global LGBTI rights The Dignity Network is a group of organizations from across Canada involved in supporting the human rights of LGBTI people globally. Updates 2019 Full Financial Statements These are our full financial statements for 2019. Full Financial Statements Organizing youth against violence: Sanjida Akhter, Bangladesh Sanjida is determined to denounce the harassment of girls and educate local youth on violence against women. Activist Profile Speaking their truths: Victoria Saccsara and Morningstar Mercredi Victoria and Morningstar’s lived experiences of forced sterilization were central to a 2019 forum which took place in Quito, Ecuador. Activist Profile Inter Pares Annual Report 2019 - Mobilizing for Change In our 2019 Annual Report, you will find a look back at a year of mobilizing for change. Annual Reports Take Back the Day: Raising an activist Celebrate mothers like Misson, who joined her daughter on the frontlines of Sudan’s historic uprising. Updates Take Back the Day: Seeding the future Collaboration between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in India has been transformative. Updates Take Back the Day: Searching together María Elena is determined to keep searching for her son and to accompany other families, so they know that they are not alone. Updates Take Back the Day! Take back Mother’s Day to its feminist roots. From now until May 10, celebrate mothers in El Salvador, India, and Sudan whose extraordinary activism inspires us. Updates Remembering Martin Khor A world renowned activist and scholar, Martin was also the former director of long-term Inter Pares counterpart, Third World Network. Updates Remembering Ibrahim Ouedraogo Inter Pares mourns the death of Ibrahim Ouedraogo, a giant of agroecology and the struggle for food sovereignty in Africa. Sustaining activist movements during COVID-19 Inter Pares' programmatic work during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to both focus on the moment, but also on the long-term. The work of social justice continues during COVID-19 In this moment of global uncertainty, grassroots mobilization gives us hope. Updates Inter Pares office closed In light of COVID-19, the Inter Pares office will be closed until further notice, based on advice from public health authorities. Updates Employment Opportunity – Finance and Office Manager Please note that we are unfortunately unable to proceed with the hiring process at this time. Application deadline: Tuesday March 10, 2020 at 12 pm EDT If you believe that: Updates Women of Sudan: Sparking Revolution, Creating Change In celebration of International Women's Day, we are pleased to share with you a collection of testimonies of resistance from the 2019 uprising in Sudan. Women at the heart of Senegal’s transition to agroecology ENDA Pronat and allies launch a series of policy recommendations to support Senegal's transition to agroecology. Updates Senegal leading the way for a transition to agroecology DyTAES calls for the Senegalese government to adopt an agroecological approach. Insight & Analysis Call for Nominations: 2020 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Raise the profile of youth-led organization by nominating it for the 2020 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. Updates Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Across Borders Learn about Inter Pares' new cross-geographic program, Building Momentum for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. Insight & Analysis Building Momentum Building Momentum explores our new cross-geographic program and explains how counterparts will expand their programming on SRHR. Bulletins Highlights 2019 2019 has been a year of shared struggle, of solidarity, to globalize equality. Here are some of our most memorable moments. Highlights Highlights 2019 2019 has been a year of shared struggle, of solidarity, to globalize equality. Here are some of our most memorable moments. Updates Stories of Solidarity Stories of Solidarity is a three-part mini series from Inter Pares highlighting the work of long-term counterparts to globalize equality. Video Stories of Solidarity: Justice for Survivors in Peru María Ysabel Cedano shares how women are coming together in Peru to demand justice for survivors of forced sterilizations. Stories of Solidarity: Indigenous Women's Leadership in Burma Naw K’nyaw Paw shares how the Karen Women's Organization strengthens women’s leadership and political participation. Stories of Solidarity: Women Uprising in Sudan Dr. Asha El-Karib shares how Sudanese women catalyzed ground-breaking political change and continue to organize. Stories of Solidarity We are together in the struggle for social justice. Make a gift in solidarity. Updates Colombian Truth Commission hears testimony from Inter Pares Latin America Program Manager Bill Fairbairn provided testimony about his experience working in support of human rights and peace in Colombia for the past thirty years. Updates Celebrating 50 years of the National Farmers Union Inter Pares is a proud supporter and ally of the National Farmers Union (NFU). For decades we have worked with the NFU to defend family farms, promote ecological agriculture, and act in solidarity with farmers’ struggles around the globe. 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. The Power of Recognition The Power of Recognition takes a closer look at the importance of acknowledging people, experiences and contributions to social justice movements. Bulletins 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. Insight & Analysis Mae Tao Clinic: Thirty years of building healthy communities The clinic’s momentous anniversary was celebrated and applauded at home in Mae Sot, Thailand and around the world. Insight & Analysis Practicing Recognition At Inter Pares, we see our role as expressing solidarity with counterparts' struggles. We recognize, and we celebrate together. Insight & Analysis Joanna Erdman, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University In August 2019, Professor Joanna Erdman visited the Likhaan Center for Women's Health in Manila, Philippines. Call for peace and respect for human rights in Colombia On the eve of the International Day of Peace, the undersigned Canadian organizations are joining to express their profound concern over an escalating human rights crisis in Colombia and continued threats to the Colombian peace process. In the News In the words of the landless: Change in Bangladesh Hear first-hand what change they have seen in their community, and their own lives, over the last twenty-five years. 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. Updates People Over Profit People Over Profit explores corporate power – and community resistance. Bulletins Stopping the unstoppable: Citizen resistance to exterminator technology in Burkina Faso “We will not be your guinea pigs!” Inter Pares counterpart COPAGEN asserted at a press conference denouncing Target Malaria’s plans to release gene drive mosquitos in Burkina Faso. Insight & Analysis Land is Life Our counterparts in Burma courageously unite around the guiding principle that ‘land is life’. Insight & Analysis Challenging, Confronting and Defying Corporate Power Inter Pares actively supports organizations and movements that interrogate, challenge, and curb corporate power. Insight & Analysis Women-led Agroecology In West Africa, social and patriarchal conditions and norms limit rural women’s opportunities and rights. Women are often denied rights to access and own land, or permission to leave the household for employment. Briefs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … next › last »
Recognizing social justice activists We are honoured to shine a light on hardworking social justice organizations with the Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. Insight & Analysis
Confronting injustices together Sari Tudiver, Chairperson of the Inter Pares Board of Directors, reflects on how communities mobilized for change in 2019. Insight & Analysis
Our 2019 Annual Report is here! In our 2019 Annual Report, you will find a look back at a year of mobilizing for change. Updates
A Feminist Action Agenda for Canada’s Global Response to COVID-19 Together with allies we have prepared a policy brief on why Canada needs a feminist response to COVID-19 and how it can be achieved. Updates
A Feminist Action Agenda for Canada’s Global Response to COVID-19 Together with allies we have prepared a policy brief on why Canada needs a feminist response to COVID-19 and how it can be achieved. Briefs
Civil society in Guinea-Bissau responds to COVID-19 and food crisis Inter Pares counterpart Tiniguena is playing a key role during the pandemic. Insight & Analysis
Inter Pares joins network supporting global LGBTI rights The Dignity Network is a group of organizations from across Canada involved in supporting the human rights of LGBTI people globally. Updates
2019 Full Financial Statements These are our full financial statements for 2019. Full Financial Statements
Organizing youth against violence: Sanjida Akhter, Bangladesh Sanjida is determined to denounce the harassment of girls and educate local youth on violence against women. Activist Profile
Speaking their truths: Victoria Saccsara and Morningstar Mercredi Victoria and Morningstar’s lived experiences of forced sterilization were central to a 2019 forum which took place in Quito, Ecuador. Activist Profile
Inter Pares Annual Report 2019 - Mobilizing for Change In our 2019 Annual Report, you will find a look back at a year of mobilizing for change. Annual Reports
Take Back the Day: Raising an activist Celebrate mothers like Misson, who joined her daughter on the frontlines of Sudan’s historic uprising. Updates
Take Back the Day: Seeding the future Collaboration between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in India has been transformative. Updates
Take Back the Day: Searching together María Elena is determined to keep searching for her son and to accompany other families, so they know that they are not alone. Updates
Take Back the Day! Take back Mother’s Day to its feminist roots. From now until May 10, celebrate mothers in El Salvador, India, and Sudan whose extraordinary activism inspires us. Updates
Remembering Martin Khor A world renowned activist and scholar, Martin was also the former director of long-term Inter Pares counterpart, Third World Network. Updates
Remembering Ibrahim Ouedraogo Inter Pares mourns the death of Ibrahim Ouedraogo, a giant of agroecology and the struggle for food sovereignty in Africa.
Sustaining activist movements during COVID-19 Inter Pares' programmatic work during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to both focus on the moment, but also on the long-term.
The work of social justice continues during COVID-19 In this moment of global uncertainty, grassroots mobilization gives us hope. Updates
Inter Pares office closed In light of COVID-19, the Inter Pares office will be closed until further notice, based on advice from public health authorities. Updates
Employment Opportunity – Finance and Office Manager Please note that we are unfortunately unable to proceed with the hiring process at this time. Application deadline: Tuesday March 10, 2020 at 12 pm EDT If you believe that: Updates
Women of Sudan: Sparking Revolution, Creating Change In celebration of International Women's Day, we are pleased to share with you a collection of testimonies of resistance from the 2019 uprising in Sudan.
Women at the heart of Senegal’s transition to agroecology ENDA Pronat and allies launch a series of policy recommendations to support Senegal's transition to agroecology. Updates
Senegal leading the way for a transition to agroecology DyTAES calls for the Senegalese government to adopt an agroecological approach. Insight & Analysis
Call for Nominations: 2020 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Raise the profile of youth-led organization by nominating it for the 2020 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. Updates
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Across Borders Learn about Inter Pares' new cross-geographic program, Building Momentum for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. Insight & Analysis
Building Momentum Building Momentum explores our new cross-geographic program and explains how counterparts will expand their programming on SRHR. Bulletins
Highlights 2019 2019 has been a year of shared struggle, of solidarity, to globalize equality. Here are some of our most memorable moments. Highlights
Highlights 2019 2019 has been a year of shared struggle, of solidarity, to globalize equality. Here are some of our most memorable moments. Updates
Stories of Solidarity Stories of Solidarity is a three-part mini series from Inter Pares highlighting the work of long-term counterparts to globalize equality. Video
Stories of Solidarity: Justice for Survivors in Peru María Ysabel Cedano shares how women are coming together in Peru to demand justice for survivors of forced sterilizations.
Stories of Solidarity: Indigenous Women's Leadership in Burma Naw K’nyaw Paw shares how the Karen Women's Organization strengthens women’s leadership and political participation.
Stories of Solidarity: Women Uprising in Sudan Dr. Asha El-Karib shares how Sudanese women catalyzed ground-breaking political change and continue to organize.
Stories of Solidarity We are together in the struggle for social justice. Make a gift in solidarity. Updates
Colombian Truth Commission hears testimony from Inter Pares Latin America Program Manager Bill Fairbairn provided testimony about his experience working in support of human rights and peace in Colombia for the past thirty years. Updates
Celebrating 50 years of the National Farmers Union Inter Pares is a proud supporter and ally of the National Farmers Union (NFU). For decades we have worked with the NFU to defend family farms, promote ecological agriculture, and act in solidarity with farmers’ struggles around the globe.
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.
The Power of Recognition The Power of Recognition takes a closer look at the importance of acknowledging people, experiences and contributions to social justice movements. Bulletins
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. Insight & Analysis
Mae Tao Clinic: Thirty years of building healthy communities The clinic’s momentous anniversary was celebrated and applauded at home in Mae Sot, Thailand and around the world. Insight & Analysis
Practicing Recognition At Inter Pares, we see our role as expressing solidarity with counterparts' struggles. We recognize, and we celebrate together. Insight & Analysis
Joanna Erdman, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University In August 2019, Professor Joanna Erdman visited the Likhaan Center for Women's Health in Manila, Philippines.
Call for peace and respect for human rights in Colombia On the eve of the International Day of Peace, the undersigned Canadian organizations are joining to express their profound concern over an escalating human rights crisis in Colombia and continued threats to the Colombian peace process. In the News
In the words of the landless: Change in Bangladesh Hear first-hand what change they have seen in their community, and their own lives, over the last twenty-five years.
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. Updates
Stopping the unstoppable: Citizen resistance to exterminator technology in Burkina Faso “We will not be your guinea pigs!” Inter Pares counterpart COPAGEN asserted at a press conference denouncing Target Malaria’s plans to release gene drive mosquitos in Burkina Faso. Insight & Analysis
Land is Life Our counterparts in Burma courageously unite around the guiding principle that ‘land is life’. Insight & Analysis
Challenging, Confronting and Defying Corporate Power Inter Pares actively supports organizations and movements that interrogate, challenge, and curb corporate power. Insight & Analysis
Women-led Agroecology In West Africa, social and patriarchal conditions and norms limit rural women’s opportunities and rights. Women are often denied rights to access and own land, or permission to leave the household for employment. Briefs