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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. 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Insight & Analysis 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 Burma programming - Past and Future For over 20 years, Inter Pares has collaborated with local groups in Burma and neighbouring countries. Reports 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. 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Inter Pares Film Nights - Return to Manomin In Return to Manomin, filmmaker Michelle Derosier struggles to persuade four generations of her kin to revive their traditional annual wild rice (Manomin) harvest. Come and learn about Michelle's struggles and discuss the film's themes after the screening. Film screening
Taking a Feminist Approach As a feminist organization with over forty years of experience, we have seen the transformative results of a feminist approach and we are keen to see it widely used. Updates
CAMEX: A new Latin American counterpart is born CAMEX is building on the work of its predecessor, Project Counselling Service (PCS), which closed its doors in December 2016. Updates
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
Women Who Inspire This bulletin celebrates women's leadership and Inter Pares' commitment to feminism and gender equality. Bulletins
The Messy Process of Peace Peace. The word creates serene images of healthy communities. When countries 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
2015 Highlights Here are some highlights of what we’ve accomplished with our counterparts around the world in 2015. Highlights
Blanca Jiménez, Movimiento de Mujeres Mayas de Huehuetenango Blanca Jiménez is a Maya Mam leader in Huehuetenango, Guatemala.
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
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
Burma programming - Past and Future For over 20 years, Inter Pares has collaborated with local groups in Burma and neighbouring countries. Reports
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
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
Search for Justice in Guatemala: film screening and discussion Join Inter Pares and the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa's Social Justice Working Group at this special event. Film screening
Lolita Chávez denounces the criminalization of human rights defenders in Guatemala Lolita Chávez took part in a Canadian tour to denounce the criminalization of community leaders and organizers in Guatemala.
Tsilhqot’in First Nation fights mine to save Teztan Biny MiningWatch Canada supports British Columbia First Nations in their struggle to protect their livelihoods, land and water. 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
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
Aid for refugees, by refugees Camps in Thailand are built and run by refugees themselves supported and monitored by The Border Consortium. Insight & Analysis
Chin people in Burma: Having a say on their land Chin Human Rights Organization documents human rights abuses and campaigns to ensure benefits for Indigenous people. Insight & Analysis
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
The Land We Call Home In every place that Inter Pares works, a central issue is the uncertainty people face about their future on the land. Bulletins