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No True Peace Without the Voices of Women

In late 2012, when Colombia’s government and its largest guerrilla group, known as the FARC, met in Norway to launch peace talks, the only woman sitting at the table was the Norwegian moderator.

A Feminist Approach to Canada's International Assistance

This brief, submitted to Canada's International Assistance Review in July 2016, seeks to build a common understanding of feminist approaches to international assistance, to assess the challenges, gaps and opportunities in Global Affairs Canada’s approach, and to develop a set of practical recommendations for implementing a feminist approach.

Join Inter Pares at the World Social Forum!

From August 9th to 14th, the World Social Forum (WSF) is coming to a Northern country for the first time since its inception in 2001, in Brazil. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in the world's largest gathering of social movements. Between 50 000 and 80 000 activists from civil society groups, organizations, and social movements from all over the world are expected to attend, including many of Inter Pares’ international and national counterparts.

Inter Pares engages with the Canadian government's development policy review

We offered our views on how Canada can take action on poverty and inequality abroad.

Interview with Cathleen Kneen and Moe Garahan

In the fall of 2008, two Inter Pares collaborators, Cathleen Kneen and Moe Garahan, shared experiences and lessons learned across generations of food activism.

Quest for justice in Honduras continues

Inter Pares staff continue to monitor the dire human rights situation in Honduras, and to call for justice and accountability.

Forced Sterilizations in Peru: Never again

Mamérita Mestanza hadn’t reached her 34th birthday when she died from complications resulting from tubal ligation surgery. Her story is far from unique.

From Midwifery to National Healthcare, Step by Step

By Rebecca Wolsak

Controlling Their Own Bodies, Controlling Their Own Lives

The establishment of four reproductive health clinics in the Philippines and the promotion of sexual and reproductive health of women and girls contribute to a better control of their bodies and their lives.

Women's Health & Women's Rights

This bulletin highlights the excellent work of our counterparts in reproductive and sexual health of women and girls in the Philippines, in-depth training for midwives in Burma and the unveiling of forced sterilizations committed in Peru.

Crisis at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Inter Pares staff Bill Fairbairn and Guillaume Charbonneau met last Tuesday with James Cavallaro, President of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

The Survey of Muslims in Canada 2016

The Survey of Muslims in Canada 2016, supported by Inter Pares as part of our civil liberties work, confronts popular stereotypes by exploring Canadian Muslims’ experiences, opinions, and perceptions.

Canadian Mining Justice: Engage your MP and take action in your church or community

In this webinar, you can inform yourself and prepare for engaging your Member of Parliament on mining justice issues.

The Rule of Law in an Age of Fear: A talk with Dennis Edney, Omar Khadr’s lawyer

The International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group, in collaboration with Inter Pares and Octobus Books, invites you to a talk with Dennis Edney, an Edmonton-based lawyer who has been representing Omar Khadr pro bono for years.

The Panama Papers: Let's do what's right

The Panama Papers reveal a system where wealthy individuals hide their money in tax havens to avoid paying tax in the countries where they live and carry out their business. It may be legal but it isn’t fair.

Celebrate Mother's Day the old-fashioned way

Reclaim the original meaning of Mother's Day by supporting women around the world working for positive change. Make a gift to Inter Pares in honour of someone special and send them an e-card.

Inter Pares Film Night - The True Cost (Ottawa edition)

This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world.

Inter Pares Film Night - The True Cost (Montreal edition)

Please join us for a deep dive into the fashion industry - from the cotton fields to the factories and runways.

Video of "From the Land: Reconciliation in action in Canada and Colombia"

On April 25th, Inter Pares held its 2016 Speakers Series event, "From the Land: Reconciliation in action in Canada and Colombia." Relive or discover this event by watching the video.

From the Land: 140 supporters reflect with us on reconciliation

On April 25th, 2016, 140 supporters and activists from Ottawa-Gatineau joined Inter Pares for the 2016 edition of its annual Speakers Series, "From the Land: Reconciliation in action in Canada and Colombia."

Inter Pares Annual Report 2015 - Civil society: Holding governments to account

This Annual Report gives an overview of some of the watershed moments experienced by our counterparts during which they held governments to account for some of the root causes of inequality.

Our Annual Report 2015 is out!

This year's annual report is about the role of civil society in holding governments to account.

2015 Full Financial Statements

Inter Pares' Full Financial Statements for 2015

Presentation on Women, Peace and Security for the SCFAID

Bill Fairbairn, Inter Pares Program Manager, Latin America, testified before the parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development on April 12th, 2016, during its study on women, peace and security.

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.

Rasha Hilal Al-Baiyatti

Rasha is a co-manager at Inter Pares focusing on office and finance management.

World March of Women 2015, Outaouais delegation

This video of the World March of Women from Outaouais shares voices of participants who tell us why in 2015, we still need to march.

2016 Speakers Series: From the land: Reconciliation in action in Canada and Colombia

Come and join us on April 25th at 7pm for meaningful discussion on reconciliation - a concept that is more important today than ever.

Inter Pares Film Nights – Raising Resistance

This film explores Latin American farmers' struggle against the expanding production of genetically modified soy in South America. Eric Chaurette, Inter Pares food sovereignty program manager, will join us for a post-screening conversation on the issues profiled in the film.

International Women's Day 2016: Happy New Feminist Year!

Join us on March 8, 2016 for Ottawa’s biggest International Women’s Day celebration, featuring the annual Femmy Awards ceremony honouring local feminist change-makers, an activist fair, powerful arts performances, great food and drink, AND a dance party!

Live... The Solidarity Tour

Inter Pares’ second Solidarity Tour to Guatemala has begun! Participants flew out early the morning of February 18th and will be travelling around the country until February 27th.

40 x 40 Campaign for Sustaining Donors

Inter Pares has launched 40 x 40, a campaign to welcome 40 new monthly donors!

First-ever trial on sexual violence during armed conflict in Guatemala

14 Mayan Q'eqchí women demand justice for acts of sexual violence that they endured during the country's internal armed conflict.

What Does it Take to Leave Home?

This bulletin offers stories and reflections on challenges faced in Burma, Honduras, and by women coming to Canada.

Inter Pares begins new program to promote inclusive governance in Burma

In this five-year program, Inter Pares will promote the inclusion of ethnic and religious minorities in Burma’s transition to democracy and peace.

Why Women Seek Asylum: The global pandemic of gender-based violence

Board member Amanda Dale spoke with us about the challenges for women seeking asylum in Canada.

When staying is not an option

Every year, 80,000 to 100,000 undocumented men and women leave Honduras. The country is rocked by violence, but Hondurans are deemed “economic migrants.”

Picture a Refugee

Labels of "refugee" instead of "migrant" have power worldwide, including in Burma, where displaced people have many stories but with common threads.

Final Report of the International Verification Mission on the Human Rights of the Honduran Migrant Population and Their Right to International Protection

In order to shed light on Honduras's under-reported mass migration, PCS organized a delegation of six international experts to investigate the situation. Taking their report to national and international authorities in the summer of 2015, PCS helped reveal these horrendous realities, pressuring local governments and international institutions to address those issues.

Assétou Kafando, INADES

Assétou Kafando is the president of the women farmers’ association in the small city of Dedougou in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Tin Soe, Kaladan Press Network

Tin Soe is a Rohingya Muslim journalist from Burma.

Augusta Henriques, Tiniguena

Augusta Henriques cofounded Tiniguena, whose name means “this land is ours,” to help Bissau-Guineans steward their country’s rich natural and cultural resources.

Iday Simbajon, Likhaan Center for Women's Health

Iday Simbajon is a community health worker in the Philippines.

2015 Highlights

Here are some highlights of what we’ve accomplished with our counterparts around the world in 2015.

Highlights 2015: Inter Pares' year in review

Here are some highlights of what we’ve accomplished together with our counterparts in 2015.

Blanca Jiménez, Movimiento de Mujeres Mayas de Huehuetenango

Blanca Jiménez is a Maya Mam leader in Huehuetenango, Guatemala.

Don Kossick, Canada

Don Kossick is a longtime community activist in Canada.

Foreign Pension Funds and Land Grabbing in Brazil

Swedish, US and Canadian pension funds have acquired farmlands in Brazil by way of a Brazilian businessman accused of using violence and fraud to displace small farmers. These pension funds are also using complex company structures that have the effect of evading Brazilian laws restricting foreign investments in farmland.

Top Swedish, US and Canadian pension funds linked to Brazilian land grabs, displacement of people

A New York company managing the retirement savings of workers in Sweden, the US and Canada is evading Brazilian laws on foreign investment to acquire farmlands from a businessman accused of violently displacing local communities.

JQSI celebrates women’s local action for a more equal world

From November 5-14, 2015, this year’s 19th JQSI edition will offer a wide variety of events and opportunities to discuss international solidarity issues that concern us all.