Behind the scenes of LGBTQI+ Advocacy: A mental health conversation with Valentina Parra Oct 21, 2024 | Read more
Canadian coalition calls for urgent action to uphold civil liberties and Charter rights at protests and encampments across the country May 15, 2024 | Read more
Inter Pares joins call for Burma to end use of violence and respect democracy Feb 4, 2021 | Read more
Inter Pares welcomes Canada’s feminist realignment of international assistance Jun 9, 2017 | Read more
Round Table with Vigilance OGM: Agroecology, feminist approaches and the struggle against agrochemicals Oct 7, 2024 | Read more
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Stopping the unstoppable: Citizen resistance to exterminator technology in Burkina Faso Sep 4, 2019 | Read more
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The Immigrant Workers Centre to receive 2018 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Apr 18, 2018 | Read more
“Until We Find Them”: Searching for missing loved ones on the road to the North Mar 11, 2019 | Read more
Round Table with Vigilance OGM: Agroecology, feminist approaches and the struggle against agrochemicals Oct 7, 2024 | Read more
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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS | Inter Pares and SUWRA launch Canadian civil society working group on Sudan Jun 25, 2024 | Read more
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Advocacy is resistance: Navigating anti-LGBTQI+ violence in post-war Guatemala May 23, 2024 | Read more
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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. 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. 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. Solidarity is resistance: Adapting to a crisis in Burkina Faso In 2023, conflict-related violence killed nearly 7,600 people as armed groups deliberately targeted civilians, including farmers. 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 Annual report 2023 | Existence is resistance In our 2023 annual report, you’ll read about our counterparts struggling through current conflicts and others working under the long shadows of a violent past. Annual Reports 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. VIDEO - Resistance and resilience in Burma : three years after the coup Watch this video for a comprehensive update on Burma with our program manager, Nikki. #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 Visit from our Burma counterpart CHRO Last month, Inter Pares received the visit of Salai Za Uk Ling, the deputy executive director from the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) – a long-term counterpart from Burma. Updates 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 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 Understanding the past, redefining the present RUDA uses intergenerational storytelling to preserve historical memory and promote healing in Guatemala. Insight & Analysis Seeking truth and justice for the LGBTIQ+ community in Colombia Join Colombia Diversa to learn more about how they are seek truth, justice and guarantees of non-recurrence for LGBTIQ+ victims and survivors. Webinar Inter Pares joins call for Burma to end use of violence and respect democracy Inter Pares has signed onto a joint statement regarding the February 1st military coup d'état in Burma. Updates Building Sustainable Peace in Burma The recurring conflicts in Burma represent a major challenge for the promotion of peace, development and democracy. However, many people work every day to build a peaceful Burma by various means. Bulletins Colombian Truth Commission hears testimony from Inter Pares Latin America Program Manager Bill Fairbairn provided testimony about his experience working in support of human rights and peace in Colombia for the past thirty years. Updates Nikki Richard Nikki Richard is Co-Manager of the Burma Program at Inter Pares. Karen Women's Organization & Inter Pares: A relationship based on shared values Inter Pares has an extensive program on Burma, in which we have been collaborating with the Karen Women's Organization (KWO) since 2000. We asked two KWO leaders, Naw K'nyaw Paw and Naw Zipporah Sein, to speak about the nature of our collaboration. Video The cycle of violence in Burma Canada must not look at the recent Rohingya crisis in isolation from Burma’s long-standing conflicts. Insight & Analysis Broadening the conversation on Burma In June 2018, Inter Pares organized a visit to Ottawa of colleagues in Kachin, Chin, and Arakan States, in order to bring their voices to policymakers and promote a comprehensive approach to Burma. Insight & Analysis Burma's Forgotten Wars In our June 2018 edition, Samantha McGavin, Asia Program Manager, shares photos and reflections from her then-recent trip in Burma. Bulletins Burma’s Forgotten Wars Samantha McGavin, Burma Program Manager, shines a light on the country beyond the Rohingya crisis through photos and reflections. Insight & Analysis I Am Rohingya - Ontario screenings This documentary chronicles the journey of fourteen Rohingya refugee youth who resolve to theatrically re-enact their families’ harrowing experiences in Burma and beyond. Film screening I Am Rohingya - Ottawa Screening Join us on May 9 at the Mayfair Theatre for the Ottawa Premiere of I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Act. The documentary screening will be followed by a Q&A with the incredibly brave and inventive Rohingya youth community of Kitchener-Waterloo. Film screening I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts This powerful documentary is about the journey of fourteen Rohingya refugee youth re-enacting their families' harrowing experiences in Burma and beyond. Updates Rape by Command A new report details Burmese Army’s use of rape as a weapon against the Rohingya women and girls. Reports Inter Pares speaks out on Rohingya crisis, calls for immediate strong measures Inter Pares remains highly concerned by the ongoing Rohingya crisis in Burma and Bangladesh, and by the pressing need for stronger action. In the News Joint statement on violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar On September 26th, Inter Pares joined 30+ Canadian organizations and human rights activists in calling for further Canadian action on the crisis. In the News A New Vision for Land in Burma Sai Khur Hseng is an activist who works closely with local community groups in Burma who stand up for customary land tenure systems that protect their land and the environment. Video Statement on Latest Violence against the Rohingya Population in Burma Inter Pares is gravely concerned regarding the latest wave of military violence against Rohingya civilians in northwestern Burma. In the News A New Vision for Land in Burma Land is central to many social justice struggles around the world, and it’s no different in Burma. However, ethnic civil society organizations have a new vision for land use. Insight & Analysis Return is Never That Simple Refugees in camps in Thailand are increasingly worried about their futures since many international NGOs are withdrawing their support. Insight & Analysis Countering Dehumanization and Hate Since October 2016, the Burmese army has unleashed a new wave of violence against Rohingya Muslim civilians in the northwest of the country. Insight & Analysis Deeper Change in Burma: Working Towards Inclusive Democracy In this issue, we report on the situation in Burma regarding democracy and human rights. Bulletins Flor Salvador: Witness to struggle and triumph in Mesoamerica Program manager Guillaume Charbonneau tells us Flor's story and how she grew into her role supporting women's rights movements across Central America and Mexico. Flor Salvador: Witness to struggle and triumph in Mesoamerica Program manager Guillaume Charbonneau tells us Flor's story and how she grew into her role supporting women's rights movements across Central America and Mexico. Insight & Analysis 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 A Model for Peace: Women building peace in Mali With the support of ACORD, women and men gathered to learn and share ideas of how to transform national conflict into an authentic and sustainable peace. Insight & Analysis Women in War, Women in Peace In this issue : No True Peace Without the Voices of Women Bulletins The Messy Process of Peace Peace. The word creates serene images of healthy communities. When countries Insight & Analysis 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. Insight & Analysis 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." Updates 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. Presentations 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. Conference 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. Updates 1 2 next › last »
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.
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.
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.
Solidarity is resistance: Adapting to a crisis in Burkina Faso In 2023, conflict-related violence killed nearly 7,600 people as armed groups deliberately targeted civilians, including farmers. 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
Annual report 2023 | Existence is resistance In our 2023 annual report, you’ll read about our counterparts struggling through current conflicts and others working under the long shadows of a violent past. Annual Reports
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.
VIDEO - Resistance and resilience in Burma : three years after the coup Watch this video for a comprehensive update on Burma with our program manager, Nikki.
#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
Visit from our Burma counterpart CHRO Last month, Inter Pares received the visit of Salai Za Uk Ling, the deputy executive director from the Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) – a long-term counterpart from Burma. Updates
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
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
Understanding the past, redefining the present RUDA uses intergenerational storytelling to preserve historical memory and promote healing in Guatemala. Insight & Analysis
Seeking truth and justice for the LGBTIQ+ community in Colombia Join Colombia Diversa to learn more about how they are seek truth, justice and guarantees of non-recurrence for LGBTIQ+ victims and survivors. Webinar
Inter Pares joins call for Burma to end use of violence and respect democracy Inter Pares has signed onto a joint statement regarding the February 1st military coup d'état in Burma. Updates
Building Sustainable Peace in Burma The recurring conflicts in Burma represent a major challenge for the promotion of peace, development and democracy. However, many people work every day to build a peaceful Burma by various means. Bulletins
Colombian Truth Commission hears testimony from Inter Pares Latin America Program Manager Bill Fairbairn provided testimony about his experience working in support of human rights and peace in Colombia for the past thirty years. Updates
Karen Women's Organization & Inter Pares: A relationship based on shared values Inter Pares has an extensive program on Burma, in which we have been collaborating with the Karen Women's Organization (KWO) since 2000. We asked two KWO leaders, Naw K'nyaw Paw and Naw Zipporah Sein, to speak about the nature of our collaboration. Video
The cycle of violence in Burma Canada must not look at the recent Rohingya crisis in isolation from Burma’s long-standing conflicts. Insight & Analysis
Broadening the conversation on Burma In June 2018, Inter Pares organized a visit to Ottawa of colleagues in Kachin, Chin, and Arakan States, in order to bring their voices to policymakers and promote a comprehensive approach to Burma. Insight & Analysis
Burma's Forgotten Wars In our June 2018 edition, Samantha McGavin, Asia Program Manager, shares photos and reflections from her then-recent trip in Burma. Bulletins
Burma’s Forgotten Wars Samantha McGavin, Burma Program Manager, shines a light on the country beyond the Rohingya crisis through photos and reflections. Insight & Analysis
I Am Rohingya - Ontario screenings This documentary chronicles the journey of fourteen Rohingya refugee youth who resolve to theatrically re-enact their families’ harrowing experiences in Burma and beyond. Film screening
I Am Rohingya - Ottawa Screening Join us on May 9 at the Mayfair Theatre for the Ottawa Premiere of I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Act. The documentary screening will be followed by a Q&A with the incredibly brave and inventive Rohingya youth community of Kitchener-Waterloo. Film screening
I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts This powerful documentary is about the journey of fourteen Rohingya refugee youth re-enacting their families' harrowing experiences in Burma and beyond. Updates
Rape by Command A new report details Burmese Army’s use of rape as a weapon against the Rohingya women and girls. Reports
Inter Pares speaks out on Rohingya crisis, calls for immediate strong measures Inter Pares remains highly concerned by the ongoing Rohingya crisis in Burma and Bangladesh, and by the pressing need for stronger action. In the News
Joint statement on violence against the Rohingya in Myanmar On September 26th, Inter Pares joined 30+ Canadian organizations and human rights activists in calling for further Canadian action on the crisis. In the News
A New Vision for Land in Burma Sai Khur Hseng is an activist who works closely with local community groups in Burma who stand up for customary land tenure systems that protect their land and the environment. Video
Statement on Latest Violence against the Rohingya Population in Burma Inter Pares is gravely concerned regarding the latest wave of military violence against Rohingya civilians in northwestern Burma. In the News
A New Vision for Land in Burma Land is central to many social justice struggles around the world, and it’s no different in Burma. However, ethnic civil society organizations have a new vision for land use. Insight & Analysis
Return is Never That Simple Refugees in camps in Thailand are increasingly worried about their futures since many international NGOs are withdrawing their support. Insight & Analysis
Countering Dehumanization and Hate Since October 2016, the Burmese army has unleashed a new wave of violence against Rohingya Muslim civilians in the northwest of the country. Insight & Analysis
Deeper Change in Burma: Working Towards Inclusive Democracy In this issue, we report on the situation in Burma regarding democracy and human rights. Bulletins
Flor Salvador: Witness to struggle and triumph in Mesoamerica Program manager Guillaume Charbonneau tells us Flor's story and how she grew into her role supporting women's rights movements across Central America and Mexico.
Flor Salvador: Witness to struggle and triumph in Mesoamerica Program manager Guillaume Charbonneau tells us Flor's story and how she grew into her role supporting women's rights movements across Central America and Mexico. Insight & Analysis
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
A Model for Peace: Women building peace in Mali With the support of ACORD, women and men gathered to learn and share ideas of how to transform national conflict into an authentic and sustainable peace. Insight & Analysis
The Messy Process of Peace Peace. The word creates serene images of healthy communities. When countries Insight & Analysis
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. Insight & Analysis
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." Updates
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. Presentations
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. Conference
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. Updates