Advocacy is resistance: Navigating anti-LGBTQI+ violence in post-war Guatemala May 23, 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
Stopping the unstoppable: Citizen resistance to exterminator technology in Burkina Faso Sep 4, 2019 | Read more
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
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS | Inter Pares and SUWRA launch Canadian civil society working group on Sudan Jun 25, 2024 | Read more
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Updates 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. Film screening 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. In the News 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. Bulletins In Solidarity with Temporary Migrant Workers The vulnerable situation of migrant workers in Canada. Insight & Analysis 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. Film screening 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. Updates 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. 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Harvesting Freedom tour for migrant workers' rights From September 4th to October 3rd, migrant farmworkers are marching and caravanning across Ontario from Windsor to Ottawa, marking the 50th anniversary of Canada's "temporary" migrant farmworker programs. The caravan is raising awareness among Canadians about how our food system relies on their precarious and underpaid labour, and call on the federal government to offer them permanent residence status and to respect their labour rights. Tour
The Messy Process of Peace Peace. The word creates serene images of healthy communities. When countries Insight & Analysis
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
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. 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
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. Bulletins
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. Insight & Analysis
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. Reports
2015 Highlights Here are some highlights of what we’ve accomplished with our counterparts around the world in 2015. Highlights
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. Reports
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. Bulletins
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. Insight & Analysis
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. Insight & Analysis
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. Updates
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. Film screening
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. In the News
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. Bulletins
In Solidarity with Temporary Migrant Workers The vulnerable situation of migrant workers in Canada. Insight & Analysis
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. Film screening
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. Updates
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. Insight & Analysis
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. Bulletins
Guinea-Bissau: Hope is in the Air Early 2015, staff member Patricia Charest Mugwaneza visited Inter Pares’ counterpart Tiniguena. She shares her experience. Insight & Analysis
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Inter Pares was a proud sponsor of the closing events of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Aboriginal residential schools. Updates
Burma programming - Past and Future For over 20 years, Inter Pares has collaborated with local groups in Burma and neighbouring countries. Reports
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. Film screening
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. Video
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. Updates
#BlueShirt4Burma On April 21st, we call on people to honour the memory of U Win Tin, the co-founder of Burma's National League for Democracy and one of the country's longest-serving political prisoners, by raising awareness and taking action for the release of political prisoners still in jail. Please wear a blue shirt or blue clothing, post pictures of yourself wearing blue on social media, and let people know that there are still political prisoners in jail, and that they need our support.
Presentation on post-conflict Justice in Guatemala Presentation made by Inter Pares staff member Guillaume Charbonneau in front of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Genocide and Other Crimes against Humanity. Presentations
Burmese women's rights activists wary of Canadian mining investment By Embassy Magazine's Kristen Shane. In the News
We were Up for Debate 30 years ago. We still are now. Caroline Andrew shares her personal memories as moderator of the 1984 women's issues debate. Insight & Analysis
Politics in Sudan need women’s voices Inter Pares counterparts act with determination and courage in Sudan to press for change, for peace, and for democracy in the face of incredible odds. Insight & Analysis
Election year in Burma Social justice activists in Burma are about to face a major dilemma. In late 2015, Burma will hold its first national elections since the "transition to democracy.” Insight & Analysis
Connecting the Dots: The power of people meeting people This bulletin presents how Inter Pares link individuals and organizations from Canada, the Philippines, Guatemala, India and West Africa. Bulletins
In Guatemala, Indigenous people seek justice after internal armed conflict Guatemalan Mayan community seeks justice around two emblematic cases that took place during the country's internal armed conflict. Insight & Analysis
Civilian voices in Burma’s ceasefire negotiations Affected communities collaborate to pursue a peace based on civilian interests. Insight & Analysis
Truth and Justice in Guatemala How we work on better migration policies, support women survivors in their search for justice, and raise awareness in Canada. Bulletins
The politics of food production Imported Bangladesh shrimp or Canadian-grown vegetables picked by migrant labour: it matters how food is produced. Insight & Analysis
The Politics of Food Production While we can try to eat ethically, achieving justice for food producers goes beyond individual consumer choices. Bulletins
Crony capitalism: How ‘development’ led to armed conflict in Kachin State Uncontrolled resource development during a 17-year ceasefire impoverished Kachin State & reignited war in 2011. Insight & Analysis
Why is Burma’s “Ethnic Issue” Important? Multi-ethnic coalitions collaborate to build a diverse and peaceful Burma. Insight & Analysis
Building the Foundations of Peace in Burma In this Bulletin, we describe our Burma work - building the foundation for the dream of sustainable peace. Bulletins
The Learning Edge: Working in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples This Bulletin tells stories about the ways Indigenous people are part of making the world better for everyone. Bulletins