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The Promise of Legal Equality for Women: Stories of Struggle from Sudan and Canada

Join us for a dialogue on legal equality for women in Sudan and Canada.

Stories of Solidarity

Stories of Solidarity is a three-part mini series from Inter Pares highlighting the work of long-term counterparts to globalize equality.

Omar Fernández, Corporación Arazá

Omar Fernández is the Director of the Corporación Arazá, a Bogotá-based NGO working for social justice and the defense of human and environmental rights.

Never has such a tribute been revoked

Aung San Suu Kyi has been silent in the face of genocide. Why revoking her Honorary Canadian Citizenship is right.

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.

The cycle of violence in Burma

Canada must not look at the recent Rohingya crisis in isolation from Burma’s long-standing conflicts.

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.

Deeper Change in Burma: Working Towards Inclusive Democracy

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

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.

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.

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.

Women Who Inspire

This bulletin celebrates women's leadership and Inter Pares' commitment to feminism and gender equality.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

2015 Highlights

Here are some highlights of what we’ve accomplished with our counterparts around the world in 2015.

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.

Burma programming - Past and Future

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

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.

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.

#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.

Burmese women's rights activists wary of Canadian mining investment

By Embassy Magazine's Kristen Shane.

Happy International Women's Day: Photo & video gallery

Our inspiring counterparts from Africa, Latin America, and Asia are committed to gender equality.

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.