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The Immigrant Workers Centre to receive 2018 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Apr 18, 2018 | Read more
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Round Table with Vigilance OGM: Agroecology, feminist approaches and the struggle against agrochemicals Oct 7, 2024 | Read more
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Breaking Barriers to Health: Connecting movements for sexual and reproductive health and rights Apr 29, 2025 | Read more
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Celebrating 50 years of working in solidarity for social justice For 50 years, Inter Pares has worked with grassroots activists and organizations to create a more just, equal world. Reporting on a Revolution: Independent media perspectives from Burma Join Inter Pares and Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication on March 13 at 8:30 am EST to explore independent media's critical role in Burma. Webinar Daniella Silveira Daniella is a member of the fundraising team at Inter Pares Strength & Solidarity in Sudan Join us on March 4 at 12:00pm EST for a webinar with long-term counterpart SORD to discuss how women in Sudan are navigating the war, and their own organizational and personal survival strategies. Webinar Bodily autonomy at the heart of reproductive health and justice Celebrating 50 years of social justice activism daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws Last Fall, Inter Pares launched daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws, a photo exhibition in collaboration with Gallery 101 in Ottawa. Sustaining SRHR activism over the long term “[W]hen we come together—sharing knowledge, strategies and support—we build a movement that can’t be ignored,” reflected Sharaban Tohura of Nijera Kori. Advancing bodily autonomy In this Bulletin, discover how our new photo exhibit showcases the strength of activists confronting deeply entrenched barriers to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Bulletins Historic IACHR verdict in El Salvador abortion rights case Inter Pares applauds and celebrates the verdict together with our counterpart. 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Reports 64 civil society organizations call on Canada to respond to crisis in Sudan Today, 64 civil society organizations—including Inter Pares—and 46 individuals released an open letter to the Canadian government calling for an immediate response to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, currently s Updates Backgrounder to the crisis in Sudan (November 2024) The current conflict in Sudan is primarily between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), respectively headed by ‘Hemedti’ and General El-Burhan. Briefs Support local leaders in Burma as they reclaim control of their future The tides are turning in favour of the resistance in Burma. Prioritizing mental health in social justice Whether living on the frontlines of conflict or supporting social justice movements from afar—the strain of injustice and violence takes a toll. 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WATCH | 50 years of social justice action On May 12, we hosted an evening of reflection, celebration and inspiration with social justice activists—and marked Inter Pares’ 50th anniversary! Updates
Voices of Resistance: Sudan Women’s rights activists from Sudan recount their difficult and courageous stories.
Full Financial Statements for 2024 These are our full financial statements for 2024. Full Financial Statements
Annual Report 2024 | Learning Together Our 2024 annual report highlights the depth and richness of long-term connections—and the lasting change they foster. Annual Reports
Breaking Barriers to Health: Connecting movements for sexual and reproductive health and rights A tour with counterparts fostered lasting relationships to strengthen SRHR advocacy. Updates
Bringing Sudan's Crisis to Canada: Sudanese activists share their stories Two Sudanese human rights advocates came to Canada to share the realities of war, displacement and struggles of LGBTQI+ communities. Updates
Planting Seeds of Change: Women farmers from West Africa and Canada on tour West African counterparts tour in Canada, strengthening the global movement for food sovereignty and gender equality.
50 Years of Social Justice Action Join us on May 12 for an evening of reflection, celebration and inspiration with social justice activists—to mark Inter Pares’ 50th anniversary! Celebration
Voices of Resistance: Sudan Women’s rights activists from Sudan recount their difficult and courageous stories.
A plea for Canada to help end Sudan’s nightmare By Rita Morbia, Program Manager at Inter Pares Rita works on issues related to women’s rights, feminist movement-building and health, including sexual and reproductive rights, in Sudan, the Philippines and Canada.
50 years of activism: Sexual and reproductive health and rights Over the past 50 years, Inter Pares’ work on bodily autonomy has been deeply and profoundly rooted in feminist principles and practice.
Celebrating 50 years of working in solidarity for social justice For 50 years, Inter Pares has worked with grassroots activists and organizations to create a more just, equal world.
Reporting on a Revolution: Independent media perspectives from Burma Join Inter Pares and Carleton University's School of Journalism and Communication on March 13 at 8:30 am EST to explore independent media's critical role in Burma. Webinar
Strength & Solidarity in Sudan Join us on March 4 at 12:00pm EST for a webinar with long-term counterpart SORD to discuss how women in Sudan are navigating the war, and their own organizational and personal survival strategies. Webinar
Bodily autonomy at the heart of reproductive health and justice Celebrating 50 years of social justice activism
daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws Last Fall, Inter Pares launched daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws, a photo exhibition in collaboration with Gallery 101 in Ottawa.
Sustaining SRHR activism over the long term “[W]hen we come together—sharing knowledge, strategies and support—we build a movement that can’t be ignored,” reflected Sharaban Tohura of Nijera Kori.
Advancing bodily autonomy In this Bulletin, discover how our new photo exhibit showcases the strength of activists confronting deeply entrenched barriers to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Bulletins
Historic IACHR verdict in El Salvador abortion rights case Inter Pares applauds and celebrates the verdict together with our counterpart. Updates
daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws - Travelling Exhibit daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws is coming to cities across Canada!
Locally Led Development in Action Join us for a lively discussion on the ins and outs of locally led development. Presentation & discussion
Navigating GAC Funding to Support Local Organizations and Movements Event postponed. Join three Canadian international development organizations and partner organizations for a thought-provoking, strategic discussion. Webinar
The Equality in the Field Tour A solidarity tour to raise awareness about gender equality and agroecology. Reports
64 civil society organizations call on Canada to respond to crisis in Sudan Today, 64 civil society organizations—including Inter Pares—and 46 individuals released an open letter to the Canadian government calling for an immediate response to the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, currently s Updates
Backgrounder to the crisis in Sudan (November 2024) The current conflict in Sudan is primarily between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), respectively headed by ‘Hemedti’ and General El-Burhan. Briefs
Support local leaders in Burma as they reclaim control of their future The tides are turning in favour of the resistance in Burma.
Prioritizing mental health in social justice Whether living on the frontlines of conflict or supporting social justice movements from afar—the strain of injustice and violence takes a toll. This Bulletin shares how counterparts in Burma and Colombia are making mental Bulletins
Behind the scenes of LGBTQI+ Advocacy: A mental health conversation with Valentina Parra Valentina Parra is a feminist lawyer with Colombia Diversa, an Inter Pares counterpart advocating for LGBTQI+ rights in Colombia.
Addressing urgent mental health in post-coup Burma “Everyone needs psychosocial support these days,” Back Pack Health Workers Team, an Inter Pares counterpart in Burma, told Inter Pares staff recently.
The mental strain of war reporting in Burma Reporting on the war in Burma comes at a cost. Since the February 2021 military coup d’état, over 200 journalists have been arrested. Approximately 60 journalists remain behind bars.
daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws A photo exhibit co-curated by Inter Pares and counterparts to document SRHR activism in Bangladesh, El Salvador and the Philippines. Updates
Round Table with Vigilance OGM: Agroecology, feminist approaches and the struggle against agrochemicals From September 20 to 30, 2024, Inter Pares accompanied an international West African delegation to meet farming communities and feminist activists in Quebec.
Youth Activism for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Join us from October 20 to 28 in Ottawa, St. John’s, Halifax, Moncton, Fredericton and Montreal Tour
Marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation If you’re looking for a way to mark the occasion in the Ottawa area or online, here are some suggestions.
Wage solidarity campaign for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Inter Pares invites waged workers who have the capacity to do so to donate one day’s wages to Indigenous organizations. Updates
NEW photo exhibit showcases SRHR activism daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws showcases intergenerational efforts to advance sexual health and rights Updates
Open letter to Prime Minister Trudeau on Myanmar/Burma We, the undersigned 79 Canadian, Myanmar and international organizations committed to peace and democracy in Myanmar, call on the Government of Canada to renew and reinvigorate its political, technical, and material support for the people’s and the country’s path toward a peaceful, secure, and inclusive democratic future.
Local knowledge for sustainable climate adaptation In West Africa, women and youth are most affected by climate change despite their minimal environmental footprint. Bulletins
Mangrove restoration: Local solutions, global impacts The often-misunderstood mangrove is an ecosystem at the centre of efforts to adapt to climate change in West African coastal and island communities.
Leading the change: Women and youth at the heart of climate action In Senegal, rural women and youth play a crucial role in natural resource management and climate-change adaptation. However, their participation in decision-making spaces remains limited.
Climate plans must include solutions by and for communities “This is where we used to grow rice, before the sea swept our fields away,” Sanca Albino says, pointing to the beach, where the waves crash relentlessly. Updates
Inter Pares' letter to Prime Minister Trudeau on Gaza We laud Canada’s recent actions, including joining repeatedly with allies to call for an urgent ceasefire. Yet, while these actions are necessary, they are not sufficient. Canada can and must do more.
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS | Inter Pares and SUWRA launch Canadian civil society working group on Sudan In recognition of the escalating crisis in Sudan, Inter Pares and Sudanese Women Rights Action (SUWRA) are coordinating a new working group on Sudan for Canadian civil society, to act as a forum for solidarity, exchange and action. The working gro Updates
Head of Burma counterpart wins international editorial leadership award Big congratulations to our collaborator, Nan Paw Gay, winner of the 2024 Women in News Editorial Leadership Award. In the News