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In the News Amani Khalfan Amani is a Program Manager (Africa/Asia), focusing particularly on women's political participation and SRHR. Privacy please: Respecting community women’s health rights in Bangladesh In Bangladesh’s patriarchal society, our counterpart organization, Nijera Kori, brings poor, marginalized women together in local groups. In the News Advocating for real change – the feminist way Big or small, advocacy done right can change lives for the better. Bulletins Inter Pares reacts to US Supreme Court ruling on abortion Inter Pares believes that abortion is healthcare, and fundamental to one’s bodily autonomy. In the News Five creative and time-tested advocacy tactics Advocacy work to change government policy can multiply the impact of a small organization. Insight & Analysis The Cycle of change Across the globe, a new generation of activists is engaging to help rebuild and reshape our world, infusing movements for change with fresh energy and ideas. Insight & Analysis Additional Global Affairs support bolsters SRH in the Philippines This additional funding will support Likhaan from November 2020 to February 2022. Updates New video highlights impact of pandemic on SRHR The Future Planning Initiative has released a video highlighting how COVID-19 has left many without the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services they need. Updates Informing Youth: Sexual and Reproductive Health during COVID-19 In Informing Youth: Sexual and Reproductive Health during COVID-19, we bring together Erick Bernardo (Likhaan) and Jennifer Gibson (Island Sexual Health) to draw connections between struggles and share strategies to overcome them. Video Informing Youth: Sexual and Reproductive Health During COVID-19 Join us as we bring together Erick Bernardo (Likhaan) and Jennifer Gibson (Island Sexual Health) to discuss struggles and strategies to promote youth sexual and reproductive health and rights during COVID-19. Webinar Mobilizing Youth Against Violence in Bangladesh As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day, we invite you to join us for Mobilizing Youth Against Violence in Bangladesh: A webinar featuring Nijera Kori. Webinar Derechos de Mujeres en El Salvador en tiempos de COVID-19: Un webinario con La Colectiva Feminista Conozca cómo este colectivo feminista promueve la justicia de género en estos tiempos difíciles. Video Women's Rights in El Salvador During COVID-19: A webinar featuring La Colectiva Feminista Learn more about how this feminist collective is promoting women’s rights in these challenging times. Video Recognizing social justice activists We are honoured to shine a light on hardworking social justice organizations with the Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. Insight & Analysis Speaking their truths: Victoria Saccsara and Morningstar Mercredi Victoria and Morningstar’s lived experiences of forced sterilization were central to a 2019 forum which took place in Quito, Ecuador. Activist Profile Forced sterilizations in Peru: Survivors seek justice Victoria Saccsara leads a group of survivors of forced sterilization in her region advocating for reparations from the Peruvian government. Personal Story Mae Tao Clinic: Thirty years of building healthy communities The clinic’s momentous anniversary was celebrated and applauded at home in Mae Sot, Thailand and around the world. Insight & Analysis Practicing Recognition At Inter Pares, we see our role as expressing solidarity with counterparts' struggles. We recognize, and we celebrate together. Insight & Analysis Joanna Erdman, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University In August 2019, Professor Joanna Erdman visited the Likhaan Center for Women's Health in Manila, Philippines. Government of Canada announces meaningful investment in SRHR Inter Pares applauds commitment of $1.4 billion, annually, to promote the health and rights of women and girls around the world over a ten-year period, with special focus on SRHR. In the News Arnold Vega, Likhaan Center for Women's Health Arnold Vega works with the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health, a feminist, civil society organization. TWO winners for the 2019 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Inter Pares is thrilled to recognize Clinic 554 and the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives with this year’s Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. In the News Activist Fair: Conversations on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights Don't miss an enlightening evening of spoken word poetry, discussion, and celebration! Updates Activist Fair: Conversations on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights On Monday April 29, Inter Pares invites you to Activist Fair: Conversations on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights, an enlightening evening of spoken word poetry, discussion, and celebration. Presentation & discussion Demonstrate solidarity with survivors of forced and coerced sterilizations in Canada For 2019 International Women's Day, support Indigenous women in Canada who have been sterilized without consent. Updates Highlights 2018 Inter Pares supports local activist organizations to build a more equal world. Thanks to our generous donors, throughout 2018, we have strengthened many struggles for social justice in Canada and overseas. Highlights Stories of Hope Enjoy five amazing stories of hope brought to life through the words of five inspiring activists. Video Lina Bacalando, Likhaan Center for Women’s Health Lina Bacalando is a community health worker and organizer with the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health in the Philippines. Women's Health, Women's Rights BC Speaking Tour 2018 Come and meet activists from Likhaan Centre for Women’s Health in the Philippines. Participate in inspiring discussions of successful community organizing, service delivery and advocacy. Presentation & discussion Dr. Junice Melgar, Likhaan Centre for Women’s Health In November 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited one of our clinics. As the Director of the Likhaan Centre for Women’s Health in the Philippines, I was thrilled. Solidarity with Peruvian Victims of Forced Sterilizations Inter Pares has worked with Peruvian counterparts since the early 1990s to bring an end to a policy that resulted in the forced sterilization of hundreds of thousands of rural citizens. Updates International Women's Day 2018 Ottawa: Hashtags & Beyond Join us on March 8, 2018 for Ottawa’s biggest International Women’s Day celebration, featuring the annual Femmy Awards ceremony honouring local feminist change-makers. Celebration Prime Minister Trudeau Visits Inter Pares Program in the Philippines Inter Pares appreciates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to an innovative clinic established by Likhaan Center for Women’s Health. Updates A learning exchange goes on tour Learn more about Likhaan's Canadian tour. Likhaan is a women's health center based in the Philippines and a long time counterpart of Inter Pares. Updates Inter Pares supports the decriminalization of abortion in El Salvador Inter Pares and Canadian civil society organizations support decriminalization of abortion in El Salvador. In the News Women’s Health, Women’s Rights: In the Philippines, In Canada, and Beyond Inter Pares is organizing a cross-Canada tour with two representatives from the Likhaan Center for Women's Health in the Philippines. Updates “NGO USES DOCUMENTARY PLAY 'SEVEN' TO TOUCH, EDUCATE” This review of Inter Pares' Ottawa premiere of Seven was written by Bob LeDrew and published in Ottawa Tonite, April 25th, 2017. In the News Innovations in reducing maternal mortality in the Philippines Inter Pares staff were thrilled to be in Manila, the Philippines, on the occasion of the opening of Likhaan’s Zaragosa clinic. Updates Canada's global leadership on women's rights We deeply appreciate the funding announcement made today to advance women's sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world. In the News Canada and the Global Gag Rule Inter Pares is deeply concerned about the impact of the Global Gag Rule on the enabling environment for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) around the world. For this reason, we joined dozens of other Canadian organizations in a joint public statement on it. In the News Why celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th? Just like years past, Inter Pares is marking and celebrating International Women’s Day in the company of women and feminists from around the world. Updates International Women's Day 2017 Ottawa: The Future is Feminist Join us on March 8, 2017 for Ottawa’s biggest International Women’s Day celebration, featuring the annual Femmy Awards ceremony honouring local feminist change-makers, an activist fair, powerful arts performances, great food and drink, AND a dance party featuring DJ Seiiizmikk! Celebration The World Through a Feminist Lens In this bulletin, we explore our feminist approach, and what it means for activists around the world. Bulletins 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 Feminism Sans Frontières Feminism is not a worldview invented and held solely by women in the global North. We have found over the past forty years that feminism resonates with social justice activists around the world. Insight & Analysis International Women's Day (IWD) 2016 This video was created by Inter Pares staff member Rebecca Wolsak and screened at the 2016 International Women's Day celebration in Ottawa. It blends humour and serious introspection to review the past year's feminist highlights and lowlights at the local, national, and international levels, and contemplates the year to come. Video What Does it Mean to Be Feminist? Executive Director Rita Morbia explores how Inter Pares lives out its commitment to feminism, and what the term means to her. Insight & Analysis Inter Pares Film Night - Women's Health and Rights in the Philippines Inter Pares is screening a 30-minute film from one of our counterparts, Likhaan Centre for Women's Health. After the film, we will be discussing the stories and issues raised with Rita Morbia, Inter Pares' Executive Director. Film screening A Feminist Approach to Canada's International Assistance This brief, submitted to Canada's International Assistance Review in July 2016, seeks to build a common understanding of feminist approaches to international assistance, to assess the challenges, gaps and opportunities in Global Affairs Canada’s approach, and to develop a set of practical recommendations for implementing a feminist approach. Briefs 1 2 next › last »
Forced sterilization: Finding light after the darkness In Peru during the 1990s, hundreds of thousands of women were forcibly sterilized under a government program. In the News
Amani Khalfan Amani is a Program Manager (Africa/Asia), focusing particularly on women's political participation and SRHR.
Privacy please: Respecting community women’s health rights in Bangladesh In Bangladesh’s patriarchal society, our counterpart organization, Nijera Kori, brings poor, marginalized women together in local groups. In the News
Advocating for real change – the feminist way Big or small, advocacy done right can change lives for the better. Bulletins
Inter Pares reacts to US Supreme Court ruling on abortion Inter Pares believes that abortion is healthcare, and fundamental to one’s bodily autonomy. In the News
Five creative and time-tested advocacy tactics Advocacy work to change government policy can multiply the impact of a small organization. Insight & Analysis
The Cycle of change Across the globe, a new generation of activists is engaging to help rebuild and reshape our world, infusing movements for change with fresh energy and ideas. Insight & Analysis
Additional Global Affairs support bolsters SRH in the Philippines This additional funding will support Likhaan from November 2020 to February 2022. Updates
New video highlights impact of pandemic on SRHR The Future Planning Initiative has released a video highlighting how COVID-19 has left many without the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services they need. Updates
Informing Youth: Sexual and Reproductive Health during COVID-19 In Informing Youth: Sexual and Reproductive Health during COVID-19, we bring together Erick Bernardo (Likhaan) and Jennifer Gibson (Island Sexual Health) to draw connections between struggles and share strategies to overcome them. Video
Informing Youth: Sexual and Reproductive Health During COVID-19 Join us as we bring together Erick Bernardo (Likhaan) and Jennifer Gibson (Island Sexual Health) to discuss struggles and strategies to promote youth sexual and reproductive health and rights during COVID-19. Webinar
Mobilizing Youth Against Violence in Bangladesh As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day, we invite you to join us for Mobilizing Youth Against Violence in Bangladesh: A webinar featuring Nijera Kori. Webinar
Derechos de Mujeres en El Salvador en tiempos de COVID-19: Un webinario con La Colectiva Feminista Conozca cómo este colectivo feminista promueve la justicia de género en estos tiempos difíciles. Video
Women's Rights in El Salvador During COVID-19: A webinar featuring La Colectiva Feminista Learn more about how this feminist collective is promoting women’s rights in these challenging times. Video
Recognizing social justice activists We are honoured to shine a light on hardworking social justice organizations with the Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. Insight & Analysis
Speaking their truths: Victoria Saccsara and Morningstar Mercredi Victoria and Morningstar’s lived experiences of forced sterilization were central to a 2019 forum which took place in Quito, Ecuador. Activist Profile
Forced sterilizations in Peru: Survivors seek justice Victoria Saccsara leads a group of survivors of forced sterilization in her region advocating for reparations from the Peruvian government. Personal Story
Mae Tao Clinic: Thirty years of building healthy communities The clinic’s momentous anniversary was celebrated and applauded at home in Mae Sot, Thailand and around the world. Insight & Analysis
Practicing Recognition At Inter Pares, we see our role as expressing solidarity with counterparts' struggles. We recognize, and we celebrate together. Insight & Analysis
Joanna Erdman, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University In August 2019, Professor Joanna Erdman visited the Likhaan Center for Women's Health in Manila, Philippines.
Government of Canada announces meaningful investment in SRHR Inter Pares applauds commitment of $1.4 billion, annually, to promote the health and rights of women and girls around the world over a ten-year period, with special focus on SRHR. In the News
Arnold Vega, Likhaan Center for Women's Health Arnold Vega works with the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health, a feminist, civil society organization.
TWO winners for the 2019 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Inter Pares is thrilled to recognize Clinic 554 and the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives with this year’s Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award. In the News
Activist Fair: Conversations on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights Don't miss an enlightening evening of spoken word poetry, discussion, and celebration! Updates
Activist Fair: Conversations on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights On Monday April 29, Inter Pares invites you to Activist Fair: Conversations on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights, an enlightening evening of spoken word poetry, discussion, and celebration. Presentation & discussion
Demonstrate solidarity with survivors of forced and coerced sterilizations in Canada For 2019 International Women's Day, support Indigenous women in Canada who have been sterilized without consent. Updates
Highlights 2018 Inter Pares supports local activist organizations to build a more equal world. Thanks to our generous donors, throughout 2018, we have strengthened many struggles for social justice in Canada and overseas. Highlights
Stories of Hope Enjoy five amazing stories of hope brought to life through the words of five inspiring activists. Video
Lina Bacalando, Likhaan Center for Women’s Health Lina Bacalando is a community health worker and organizer with the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health in the Philippines.
Women's Health, Women's Rights BC Speaking Tour 2018 Come and meet activists from Likhaan Centre for Women’s Health in the Philippines. Participate in inspiring discussions of successful community organizing, service delivery and advocacy. Presentation & discussion
Dr. Junice Melgar, Likhaan Centre for Women’s Health In November 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited one of our clinics. As the Director of the Likhaan Centre for Women’s Health in the Philippines, I was thrilled.
Solidarity with Peruvian Victims of Forced Sterilizations Inter Pares has worked with Peruvian counterparts since the early 1990s to bring an end to a policy that resulted in the forced sterilization of hundreds of thousands of rural citizens. Updates
International Women's Day 2018 Ottawa: Hashtags & Beyond Join us on March 8, 2018 for Ottawa’s biggest International Women’s Day celebration, featuring the annual Femmy Awards ceremony honouring local feminist change-makers. Celebration
Prime Minister Trudeau Visits Inter Pares Program in the Philippines Inter Pares appreciates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to an innovative clinic established by Likhaan Center for Women’s Health. Updates
A learning exchange goes on tour Learn more about Likhaan's Canadian tour. Likhaan is a women's health center based in the Philippines and a long time counterpart of Inter Pares. Updates
Inter Pares supports the decriminalization of abortion in El Salvador Inter Pares and Canadian civil society organizations support decriminalization of abortion in El Salvador. In the News
Women’s Health, Women’s Rights: In the Philippines, In Canada, and Beyond Inter Pares is organizing a cross-Canada tour with two representatives from the Likhaan Center for Women's Health in the Philippines. Updates
“NGO USES DOCUMENTARY PLAY 'SEVEN' TO TOUCH, EDUCATE” This review of Inter Pares' Ottawa premiere of Seven was written by Bob LeDrew and published in Ottawa Tonite, April 25th, 2017. In the News
Innovations in reducing maternal mortality in the Philippines Inter Pares staff were thrilled to be in Manila, the Philippines, on the occasion of the opening of Likhaan’s Zaragosa clinic. Updates
Canada's global leadership on women's rights We deeply appreciate the funding announcement made today to advance women's sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world. In the News
Canada and the Global Gag Rule Inter Pares is deeply concerned about the impact of the Global Gag Rule on the enabling environment for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) around the world. For this reason, we joined dozens of other Canadian organizations in a joint public statement on it. In the News
Why celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th? Just like years past, Inter Pares is marking and celebrating International Women’s Day in the company of women and feminists from around the world. Updates
International Women's Day 2017 Ottawa: The Future is Feminist Join us on March 8, 2017 for Ottawa’s biggest International Women’s Day celebration, featuring the annual Femmy Awards ceremony honouring local feminist change-makers, an activist fair, powerful arts performances, great food and drink, AND a dance party featuring DJ Seiiizmikk! Celebration
The World Through a Feminist Lens In this bulletin, we explore our feminist approach, and what it means for activists around the world. Bulletins
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
Feminism Sans Frontières Feminism is not a worldview invented and held solely by women in the global North. We have found over the past forty years that feminism resonates with social justice activists around the world. Insight & Analysis
International Women's Day (IWD) 2016 This video was created by Inter Pares staff member Rebecca Wolsak and screened at the 2016 International Women's Day celebration in Ottawa. It blends humour and serious introspection to review the past year's feminist highlights and lowlights at the local, national, and international levels, and contemplates the year to come. Video
What Does it Mean to Be Feminist? Executive Director Rita Morbia explores how Inter Pares lives out its commitment to feminism, and what the term means to her. Insight & Analysis
Inter Pares Film Night - Women's Health and Rights in the Philippines Inter Pares is screening a 30-minute film from one of our counterparts, Likhaan Centre for Women's Health. After the film, we will be discussing the stories and issues raised with Rita Morbia, Inter Pares' Executive Director. Film screening
A Feminist Approach to Canada's International Assistance This brief, submitted to Canada's International Assistance Review in July 2016, seeks to build a common understanding of feminist approaches to international assistance, to assess the challenges, gaps and opportunities in Global Affairs Canada’s approach, and to develop a set of practical recommendations for implementing a feminist approach. Briefs