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Working for Change Among Equals

This bulletin is about the future of international solidarity, the importance of exposure trips in Inter Pares' approach, the role of political leadership in universal healthcare.

Healthcare, Political Will and Federal Leadership

Funding universal healthcare in Canada is economically viable, but it requires political will and federal leadership.

Burma: Bringing Grassroots Experience to Canadian Policy

In March of 2015, Inter Pares hosted a delegation of four women from Burma to meet with people facing similar struggles, and to share camaraderie and strategies.

The Future of International Solidarity

Over forty years, we have witnessed incredible change in the countries where we work. While some rights have been gained, others become threatened.

Femmes en marche : la solidarité en action pour changer le monde du local à l’international (JQSI)

Dans le cadre des Journées québécoises de la solidarité internationale (JQSI), venez prendre part à la conférence d'ouverture en présence de notre invitée internationale Mariam Nobre.

Up for Debate: Watch the individual interviews with party leaders

After months of campaigning, Up for Debate put four federal leaders on the record on women’s issues during this election campaign.

Vote for Tax Fairness

Canadians for Tax Fairness (CTF), an Inter Pares counterpart, is busting myths about taxes and calling for tax reform.

We Can Do Better 2015 - campaign update

CCIC is calling for greater leadership from Canada in tackling global issues in 2015, and specific action on inequality, climate change and women's rights.

Healthcare for All - campaign update

The Canadian Health Coalition (CHC), of which Inter Pares is a member, is urging Canadians to use their vote to defend "Healthcare for All."

Film screening - La fièvre verte (Green Fever)

On the last day of the One World Film Festival, Inter Pares will hold a screening of La fièvre verte (The Green Fever).

One World Film Festival in Ottawa

From Sept. 24-27, the One World Film Festival in Ottawa will provide a series of documentaries on global issues that will inspire you to make informed choices about Canada’s future.

Issues affecting women will finally get the attention they deserve on September 21!

Hear what the party leaders have to say about issues affecting women.

GMO cotton failure in Burkina Faso: Farmers speak out

For two years, over 500 farmers from the different cotton-growing regions in Burkina Faso documented their experience with Monsanto’s Bt cotton. This three-year farmer-led research initiative, called “Bt Cotton and Us: The Truth from our Fields,” provides an important counterbalance, as Burkina Faso was the first country in West Africa to adopt genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and industry often lauds its success when promoting GMOs in other countries.

Why is Inter Pares concerned with GMOs?

Inter Pares works to support and promote food sovereignty and ecological agriculture. Here are a few of the reasons Inter Pares is concerned about GMOs.

Twitter Rally for public health care

The Canadian Health Coalition (CHC), of which Inter Pares is a member, invites you to join a Twitter Rally on September 9th, 2015, in support of public health care. 

A stylish block party - Eat Think Vote Campaign

Join thousands of individuals and organizations across the country who want to make food a critical issue in the federal election this fall!

Inter Pares Film Nights lineup features thought-provoking documentaries on social justice

Fall is here, and so is a fresh crop of Inter Pares Film Nights!

Inter Pares Film Nights - Granito: How to nail a dictator

For International Human Rights Day, we will screen Granito, a documentary that recounts the extraordinary story of how a film about the civil war in Guatemala helped a new generation of human rights activists tip the scales of justice in the trial against the country’s former dictator, Efraín Rios Montt.

Inter Pares Film Nights – The World According to Monsanto

The World According to Monsanto is a documentary about the controversial corporate operations of Monsanto, the world leader in genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Inter Pares Film Nights - The Price We Pay

Inter Pares and partners will present The Price We Pay, an incendiary documentary by Harold Crooks on the disastrous impacts of offshore finance and tax avoidance on our society.

RCMP is laying charges against one of the Syrian torturers of Maher Arar

An arrest warrant and Interpol notice have been issued, in the hope of extraditing Col. Salloum to face justice.

Defending Land and Livelihood

This bulletin shows how Inter Pares is supporting communities to find justice in Bangladesh and Burkina Faso. It also examines the human abuses perpetrated against migrant workers here in Canada.

The truth from our fields

Inter Pares staff Eric Chaurette visited a cotton farmer group in Burkina Faso in February 2015. He got the latest news on the farmer-researcher project.

In Solidarity with Temporary Migrant Workers

The vulnerable situation of migrant workers in Canada.

The Power of Collective Action in Bangladesh

Nijera Kori landless groups in the communities of Charbata, Bangladesh, successfully led collective action to protect the land to farm and the river to fish.

Up for Debate Campaign: We’re Shifting Gears

The debate we had originally imagined will not happen. But, this is certainly not the end of the road. The issues we care about can, and will be, a major part of this federal election.

Inter Pares Film Nights - The Secret Trial 5

The Secret Trial 5 is a documentary that features the human impact of the “war on terror” in Canada. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Monia Mazigh, National Coordinator of the ICLMG and spouse of Maher Arar.

Inter Pares welcomes the Government of Canada’s new funding to improve women’s health in the Philippines

Press release.

Interview with Geoff Evans, a long-time Inter Pares supporter and admirer

Geoff Evans describes why he has stayed engaged with Inter Pares over three decades.

Happy Birthday Tiniguena!

Tiniguena, founded in 1991, is a courageous organization that over its history has managed to accomplish big things.

Four Years of War

Four years ago this week, conflict in Kachin State, northern Burma, broke a seventeen-year ceasefire agreement.

Roch Tassé and Nicole Fillion: Defending the right to defend rights

Interview with Roch Tassé, coordinator of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group and Nicole Filion from the Ligue des droits et libertés.

Promoting Canadians’ Civil Liberties

Learn how ICLMG, Inter Pares counterpart, promotes and defends civil liberties and human rights here in Canada.

Defending the Right to Defend Rights

This bulletin is about the importance of promoting citizen's rights to defend rights around the world, with specific examples from Canada, Guinea-Bissau, and El Salvador.

Guinea-Bissau: Hope is in the Air

Early 2015, staff member Patricia Charest Mugwaneza visited Inter Pares’ counterpart Tiniguena. She shares her experience.

El Salvador’s Shifting Social Geography

El Salvador shows some signs of openness for dialogue between the government and civil society.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Inter Pares was a proud sponsor of the closing events of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Aboriginal residential schools.

Parliamentary Friends of Burma (PFOB) reconstitutes on Parliament Hill

Inter Pares welcomes the announcement of the reconstitution of the Parliamentary Friends of Burma (PFOB).

Are genetically modified crops better for the environment?

Through five reports, the GMO Inquiry explores critical unanswered questions about the impacts of GMOs.

Women's Health Is the Key to Economic Prosperity in the Philippines

Dr. Melgar and Dr. Estrada Claudio are both co-founders of Likhaan, an Inter Pares counterpart in the Philippines.

Burma programming - Past and Future

For over 20 years, Inter Pares has collaborated with local groups in Burma and neighbouring countries.

Inter Pares Film Nights - Burma VJ

This is our 5th edition of Inter Pares’ Free Film Nights, and we will be presenting a private screening of “Burma VJ,” a documentary by Danish filmmaker Anders Østergaard.

Inter Pares mourns passing of former colleague Peter Gillespie

Over the twenty-five years that Peter worked for Inter Pares, he brought his passion, courage, talent, and deep commitment to social justice to many issues and struggles around the world.

On May 12, Pledge to Make Canada Open for Justice!

We’re calling on YOU to join us on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. During a week of activities spotlighting justice for communities harmed by Canadian mining companies, we’re taking to social media to call on the government to make Canada #Open4Justice, not just open for business!

The Future of International Solidarity: an open dialogue - Videos

Live again or discover the highlights of Inter Pares 40th anniversary event by watching these videos.

The Future of International Solidarity: Over 100 participants!

On April 30th, over 100 activists from Ottawa-Gatineau and around the world joined Inter Pares for its 40th anniversary event.

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.

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

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

Inter Pares Film Nights features "The Hole Story"

Come join us for the 4th night in our series of Inter Pares Film Nights. This month, we will be watching and discussing “The Hole Story,” the 2011 documentary by Quebec filmmakers Richard Desjardins and Robert Monderie. "The Hole Story" analyzes Canada's mining industry, particularly its impacts on the environment and workers’ health. After the film, several key activists in the mining justice movement will join us to answer questions and engage in a discussion.

Our 2014 Annual Report is out!

This year Inter Pares celebrates its 40th anniversary, and enthusiastically launches its fifth decade of global social action.