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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. 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 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 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 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 Survival is resistance: Supporting counterparts during times of war As the war in Sudan grinds on, Inter Pares donors have allowed us to send our counterparts crucial financial support to help them adapt their work. Updates What is happening in Sudan? When war broke out in Sudan on April 15, 2023, it was sudden, unexpected and decades in the making. Holding onto hope: Sudanese youth continue to resist When the shooting started in Khartoum, Ghadir focused on one thing: getting herself and others somewhere safe. She fled her home, leaving everything behind, and managed to cross the border into Egypt. “Sudanese people are just forgotten” Q&A with Ilham Ibrahim The war in Sudan has been particularly vicious to women. #KeepEyesOnSudan Activists use #KeepEyesOnSudan across social media to raise awareness about the ongoing war in Sudan and to advocate for international attention and support. Bulletins WATCH | Who is perpetuating the war in Sudan? Learn about the political and economic root causes of the devastating conflict in Sudan. Insight & Analysis Inter Pares’ statement on the deteriorating situation in Sudan April 28, 2023–Ottawa In the News Inter Pares’ statement on the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan April 20, 2023—Ottawa Inter Pares is saddened and alarmed by the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan, which remains ongoing. We are monitoring the situation closely. In the News REPORT | Resistance and movement building: Women’s rights in Sudan A new Inter Pares-commissioned study explores the perspectives of women’s rights activists at the centre of gender justice in Sudan. Reports Finding hope and strength in each other From COVID-19, to coups, to coerced sterilization, difficult circumstances bring communities together. Bulletins Circle of hope and solidarity in Sudan In 2019, footage went viral of 22-year-old Alaa Salah leading Sudanese crowds in protest chants. Updates Amani Khalfan Amani is a Program Manager (Africa/Asia), focusing particularly on women's political participation and SRHR. Sudan’s legal advocates finding their voice The Sudanese constitution guarantees gender equality. But paradoxically, the “personal status laws” mandate a woman’s obedience to her husband. In the News Advocating for real change – the feminist way Big or small, advocacy done right can change lives for the better. Bulletins Coup Contagion and Activist Resistance in Sudan & Burma Last year was marked not only by COVID-19, but by another type of pandemic: coup contagion. In the News Sudanese Women at the Frontlines of Resistance In October 2021, the Sudanese military seized control of the country’s government. Insight & Analysis The Promise of Legal Equality for Women: Stories of Struggle from Sudan and Canada Join us for a dialogue on legal equality for women in Sudan and Canada. Webinar Access to the law for all One of the ways that we promote social justice is by facilitating access to the formal justice system. Insight & Analysis Overcoming Barriers to Justice This Bulletin considers the many routes to justice, from community spaces to formal systems, and how our counterparts work within each to advocate for their communities. Bulletins New video highlights impact of pandemic on SRHR The Future Planning Initiative has released a video highlighting how COVID-19 has left many without the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services they need. Updates Peacebuilding & LGBTIQA2S Communities - An International Human Rights Panel In collaboration with Dignity Network Canada, Fierté Canada Pride and Vancouver Pride, we are pleased to invite you to Peacebuilding & LGBTIQA2S Communities - An International Human Rights Panel. Webinar Dismantling Sudan’s shadow pandemic The Sudanese Organization for Research and Development (SORD) has long been working to dismantle what is now referred to as a “shadow pandemic”. Insight & Analysis 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! 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 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. Building Momentum Building Momentum explores our new cross-geographic program and explains how counterparts will expand their programming on SRHR. Bulletins 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: 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 Sanaa Makawi, SWRC Sanaa Makawi has been advocating for women's rights in Sudan since 2010. 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. In the News 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. Insight & Analysis Faces of Courage Take a closer look at courage - what it is, what it looks like, and the risks facing defenders around the world. Bulletins In Sudan, Courage Means Women Who Persist Through every stage of life, the rights and freedoms of women in Sudan are compromised. Our counterparts are part of the courageous women’s rights movement. Insight & Analysis Stories of Struggle Meet Narsamma, Najwa, Adriana, and Marcela, the women at the heart of our Stories of Struggle campaign. Video Najwa, Sudanese Organization for Research and Development Najwa is a young woman supported by the Sudanese Organization for Research and Development. The World Through a Feminist Lens In this bulletin, we explore our feminist approach, and what it means for activists around the world. Bulletins Feminism Sans Frontières Feminism is not a worldview invented and held solely by women in the global North. We have found over the past forty years that feminism resonates with social justice activists around the world. Insight & Analysis Visit from two renowned African feminists We had the privilege of welcoming two leading feminists and longtime Inter Pares collaborators from Sudan and Guinea-Bissau. Updates Struggles, Strategies and Successes: Women Building Peace in Sudan Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Asha El-Karib on the efforts of women in Sudan to build peace and democracy amidst a difficult context. Dr. El-Karib is one of Sudan’s foremost women’s rights activists and the Senior Strategic Advisor for the Sudanese Organization for Research and Development based in Khartoum, Sudan. Presentation & discussion Inter Pares Film Nights - Girls' and women's rights in Sudan Inter Pares is screening a 30-minute documentary from one of our Sudanese counterparts on child marriage. After the film, we will be discussing girls' and women's rights in Sudan with Fahima Hashim, founder of Salmmah Women's Resource Centre. Film screening Happy International Women's Day: Photo & video gallery Our inspiring counterparts from Africa, Latin America, and Asia are committed to gender equality. Updates 1 2 next › last »
Voices of Resistance: Sudan April 15th marks the grim anniversary of the start of the devastating conflict between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
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.
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
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
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
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
Survival is resistance: Supporting counterparts during times of war As the war in Sudan grinds on, Inter Pares donors have allowed us to send our counterparts crucial financial support to help them adapt their work. Updates
What is happening in Sudan? When war broke out in Sudan on April 15, 2023, it was sudden, unexpected and decades in the making.
Holding onto hope: Sudanese youth continue to resist When the shooting started in Khartoum, Ghadir focused on one thing: getting herself and others somewhere safe. She fled her home, leaving everything behind, and managed to cross the border into Egypt.
“Sudanese people are just forgotten” Q&A with Ilham Ibrahim The war in Sudan has been particularly vicious to women.
#KeepEyesOnSudan Activists use #KeepEyesOnSudan across social media to raise awareness about the ongoing war in Sudan and to advocate for international attention and support. Bulletins
WATCH | Who is perpetuating the war in Sudan? Learn about the political and economic root causes of the devastating conflict in Sudan. Insight & Analysis
Inter Pares’ statement on the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan April 20, 2023—Ottawa Inter Pares is saddened and alarmed by the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan, which remains ongoing. We are monitoring the situation closely. In the News
REPORT | Resistance and movement building: Women’s rights in Sudan A new Inter Pares-commissioned study explores the perspectives of women’s rights activists at the centre of gender justice in Sudan. Reports
Finding hope and strength in each other From COVID-19, to coups, to coerced sterilization, difficult circumstances bring communities together. Bulletins
Circle of hope and solidarity in Sudan In 2019, footage went viral of 22-year-old Alaa Salah leading Sudanese crowds in protest chants. Updates
Amani Khalfan Amani is a Program Manager (Africa/Asia), focusing particularly on women's political participation and SRHR.
Sudan’s legal advocates finding their voice The Sudanese constitution guarantees gender equality. But paradoxically, the “personal status laws” mandate a woman’s obedience to her husband. In the News
Advocating for real change – the feminist way Big or small, advocacy done right can change lives for the better. Bulletins
Coup Contagion and Activist Resistance in Sudan & Burma Last year was marked not only by COVID-19, but by another type of pandemic: coup contagion. In the News
Sudanese Women at the Frontlines of Resistance In October 2021, the Sudanese military seized control of the country’s government. Insight & Analysis
The Promise of Legal Equality for Women: Stories of Struggle from Sudan and Canada Join us for a dialogue on legal equality for women in Sudan and Canada. Webinar
Access to the law for all One of the ways that we promote social justice is by facilitating access to the formal justice system. Insight & Analysis
Overcoming Barriers to Justice This Bulletin considers the many routes to justice, from community spaces to formal systems, and how our counterparts work within each to advocate for their communities. Bulletins
New video highlights impact of pandemic on SRHR The Future Planning Initiative has released a video highlighting how COVID-19 has left many without the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services they need. Updates
Peacebuilding & LGBTIQA2S Communities - An International Human Rights Panel In collaboration with Dignity Network Canada, Fierté Canada Pride and Vancouver Pride, we are pleased to invite you to Peacebuilding & LGBTIQA2S Communities - An International Human Rights Panel. Webinar
Dismantling Sudan’s shadow pandemic The Sudanese Organization for Research and Development (SORD) has long been working to dismantle what is now referred to as a “shadow pandemic”. Insight & Analysis
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! 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
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.
Building Momentum Building Momentum explores our new cross-geographic program and explains how counterparts will expand their programming on SRHR. Bulletins
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: 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
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. In the News
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. Insight & Analysis
Faces of Courage Take a closer look at courage - what it is, what it looks like, and the risks facing defenders around the world. Bulletins
In Sudan, Courage Means Women Who Persist Through every stage of life, the rights and freedoms of women in Sudan are compromised. Our counterparts are part of the courageous women’s rights movement. Insight & Analysis
Stories of Struggle Meet Narsamma, Najwa, Adriana, and Marcela, the women at the heart of our Stories of Struggle campaign. Video
Najwa, Sudanese Organization for Research and Development Najwa is a young woman supported by the Sudanese Organization for Research and Development.
The World Through a Feminist Lens In this bulletin, we explore our feminist approach, and what it means for activists around the world. Bulletins
Feminism Sans Frontières Feminism is not a worldview invented and held solely by women in the global North. We have found over the past forty years that feminism resonates with social justice activists around the world. Insight & Analysis
Visit from two renowned African feminists We had the privilege of welcoming two leading feminists and longtime Inter Pares collaborators from Sudan and Guinea-Bissau. Updates
Struggles, Strategies and Successes: Women Building Peace in Sudan Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Asha El-Karib on the efforts of women in Sudan to build peace and democracy amidst a difficult context. Dr. El-Karib is one of Sudan’s foremost women’s rights activists and the Senior Strategic Advisor for the Sudanese Organization for Research and Development based in Khartoum, Sudan. Presentation & discussion
Inter Pares Film Nights - Girls' and women's rights in Sudan Inter Pares is screening a 30-minute documentary from one of our Sudanese counterparts on child marriage. After the film, we will be discussing girls' and women's rights in Sudan with Fahima Hashim, founder of Salmmah Women's Resource Centre. Film screening
Happy International Women's Day: Photo & video gallery Our inspiring counterparts from Africa, Latin America, and Asia are committed to gender equality. Updates