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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."

Our Annual Report 2015 is out!

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

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.

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.

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!