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Hope in the Countryside: Abdoulaye’s story

Eight years ago, Abdoulaye Déme left his village in Les Niayes, Senegal, and boarded a pirogue for the Canary Islands.

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.

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.

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.

Burma’s Forgotten Wars

Samantha McGavin, Burma Program Manager, shines a light on the country beyond the Rohingya crisis through photos and reflections.

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.

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.

Rape by Command

A new report details Burmese Army’s use of rape as a weapon against the Rohingya women and girls.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deeper Change in Burma: Working Towards Inclusive Democracy

In this issue, we report on the situation in Burma regarding democracy and human rights.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Burma programming - Past and Future

For over 20 years, Inter Pares has collaborated with local groups in Burma and neighbouring countries.

Our 2014 Annual Report is out!

This year Inter Pares celebrates its 40th anniversary, and enthusiastically launches its fifth decade of global social action.

Burmese women's rights activists wary of Canadian mining investment

By Embassy Magazine's Kristen Shane.

Building Peaceful Futures

In Burma, Colombia and Ghana, Inter Pares and its counterparts work towards building a lasting peace.

Internally displaced struggle for land in Las Pavas, Colombia

Displaced families of the community of Las Pavas in Colombia are working for a lasting solution after numerous forced evictions.

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.

Analysing the causes and facing the consequences of migration in Zacualpa, Guatemala

In Zacualpa, Guatemala, the Office of the Migrant attends to a community deeply affected by undocumented migration.

Back Pack Health Worker Team provides critical care in Burma

Follow the journey of BPHWT health workers as they provide care to villagers in Burma’s conflict areas.

Aid for refugees, by refugees

Camps in Thailand are built and run by refugees themselves supported and monitored by The Border Consortium.

Building the Foundations of Peace in Burma

In this Bulletin, we describe our Burma work - building the foundation for the dream of sustainable peace.

Bearing Witness: The struggle for democracy in Burma

Inter Pares has worked with civil society organizations in Burma since 1992.