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
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In the News Advocating for real change – the feminist way Big or small, advocacy done right can change lives for the better. Bulletins 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. Webinar Improving Paths to Justice Join us as we bring together Nijera Kori and the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic to explore the barriers women face in accessing justice within formal and informal systems. Webinar Erin Sirett, a unique relationship to Inter Pares Erin Sirett is a current donor, but she also has a unique relationship to Inter Pares. She did her Ph.D. research on Inter Pares! Personal Story Dismantling Sudan’s shadow pandemic The Sudanese Organization for Research and Development (SORD) has long been working to dismantle what is now referred to as a “shadow pandemic”. Insight & Analysis La Colectiva Feminista calls for gendered response to pandemic in El Salvador Inter Pares is honoured to support La Colectiva as it continues to adapt to support women during this crisis. Updates Mobilizing Youth Against Violence in Bangladesh: A webinar featuring Nijera Kori Khushi Kabir, renowned Bangladeshi feminist and founder of Nijera Kori takes a closer look at sexual and gender-based violence in Bangladesh, and shares how youth are organizing to secure a more just future for themselves, and their communities. Video 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 Introducing Tamil Nadu Women's Collective Inter Pares is pleased to introduce our newest counterpart, Tamil Nadu Women’s Collective (TNWC). Updates Building Sustainable Peace in Burma The recurring conflicts in Burma represent a major challenge for the promotion of peace, development and democracy. However, many people work every day to build a peaceful Burma by various means. Bulletins A Transformative Vision for Gender Justice Our partners in Burma share with us a transformative vision for gender justice. In the News Organizing youth against violence: Sanjida Akhter, Bangladesh Sanjida is determined to denounce the harassment of girls and educate local youth on violence against women. Activist Profile Take Back the Day: Raising an activist Celebrate mothers like Misson, who joined her daughter on the frontlines of Sudan’s historic uprising. Updates Take Back the Day: Searching together María Elena is determined to keep searching for her son and to accompany other families, so they know that they are not alone. Updates Take Back the Day! Take back Mother’s Day to its feminist roots. From now until May 10, celebrate mothers in El Salvador, India, and Sudan whose extraordinary activism inspires us. Updates Bearing Witness in Bangladesh At Inter Pares, our role isn’t only to support struggles abroad – but also to bring those struggles back home, to share them with you, with our allies and supporters across the country. Insight & Analysis In the words of the landless: Change in Bangladesh Hear first-hand what change they have seen in their community, and their own lives, over the last twenty-five years. Reclaim Mother’s Day What if, this year, we take Mother’s Day back to its roots: a celebration of women as changemakers and contributors to society. Activist Fair: Conversations on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights Don't miss an enlightening evening of spoken word poetry, discussion, and celebration! Updates Nikki Richard Nikki Richard is Co-Manager of the Burma Program at Inter Pares. 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 In Sudan, Courage Means Women Who Persist Through every stage of life, the rights and freedoms of women in Sudan are compromised. Our counterparts are part of the courageous women’s rights movement. Insight & Analysis 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 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. Video Joint statement on Canada's support for women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia Inter Pares and civil society join the Canadian government to call for the release of women’s right activists detained in Saudi Arabia. In the News Inter Pares Annual Report 2017 - The People of Inter Pares In this year's Annual Report, we highlight the people of Inter Pares. Meet some of our counterparts, a donor, a staff and a board member, all part of the Inter Pares community. Annual Reports I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts This powerful documentary is about the journey of fourteen Rohingya refugee youth re-enacting their families' harrowing experiences in Burma and beyond. Updates 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 Adriana and Marcela, Colombia Diversa Adriana and Marcela were among the first lesbian couples to marry in Colombia. 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 Building Solidarity One Conversation at a Time Raising awareness of other realities, learning from others’ experiences, deepening our solidarity ... this is what Inter Pares seeks to do through our public engagement. Insight & Analysis Bill 62 Does Not Promote Women’s Rights Inter Pares is profoundly concerned about the Quebec government’s passage of Bill 62. In the News Nijera Kori through the eyes of Canadian interns Between 2012 and 2016 Inter Pares collaborated with Dominique Caouette, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Montreal. Insight & Analysis Canadian Council of Muslim Women inaugural recipient of Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award CCMW is recognized for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. 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 Canadian Council of Muslim Women to receive 2017 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Inter Pares is honored to give the award to the Canadian Council of Muslim Women for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. Updates Walking the path together: Building solidarity between West African and southern Indian farmers What do West Africa and southern India have in common? Quite a lot! Updates 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 Inter Pares brings acclaimed documentary play to Ottawa Inter Pares presents the play "Seven," which intertwines seven true stories told by women’s rights activists worldwide. Updates Improving Canada’s Contribution to Women’s Access to Land in Africa How is it some rights are protected and some not, some laws enforced and some not? Women farmers grow 70% of Africa’s food but often have few rights to land. Massive land grabs by elites and foreign corporations are making the situation worse. Inter Pares’ Jean Symes recently spoke on an expert panel to a conference about how Canada can support African women farmers to keep their land. Presentations Seven: A documentary play Inter Pares presents the Ottawa premiere of Seven at the Wabano Centre on April 24th. The documentary play intertwines seven true stories told by women’s rights activists in Russia, Cambodia, Guatemala, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Northern Ireland. Presentation & discussion Inter Pares Film Nights: A Girl in the River: The price of forgiveness This documentary film by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy traces the story of an 18-year-old Pakistani girl who survives an assassination attempt by her father and brother. Come and learn Saba’s story and discuss the film’s themes following the screening! Film screening 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 1 2 3 next › last »
Circle of hope and solidarity in Sudan In 2019, footage went viral of 22-year-old Alaa Salah leading Sudanese crowds in protest chants. In the News
Advocating for real change – the feminist way Big or small, advocacy done right can change lives for the better. Bulletins
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. Webinar
Improving Paths to Justice Join us as we bring together Nijera Kori and the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic to explore the barriers women face in accessing justice within formal and informal systems. Webinar
Erin Sirett, a unique relationship to Inter Pares Erin Sirett is a current donor, but she also has a unique relationship to Inter Pares. She did her Ph.D. research on Inter Pares! Personal Story
Dismantling Sudan’s shadow pandemic The Sudanese Organization for Research and Development (SORD) has long been working to dismantle what is now referred to as a “shadow pandemic”. Insight & Analysis
La Colectiva Feminista calls for gendered response to pandemic in El Salvador Inter Pares is honoured to support La Colectiva as it continues to adapt to support women during this crisis. Updates
Mobilizing Youth Against Violence in Bangladesh: A webinar featuring Nijera Kori Khushi Kabir, renowned Bangladeshi feminist and founder of Nijera Kori takes a closer look at sexual and gender-based violence in Bangladesh, and shares how youth are organizing to secure a more just future for themselves, and their communities. Video
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
Introducing Tamil Nadu Women's Collective Inter Pares is pleased to introduce our newest counterpart, Tamil Nadu Women’s Collective (TNWC). Updates
Building Sustainable Peace in Burma The recurring conflicts in Burma represent a major challenge for the promotion of peace, development and democracy. However, many people work every day to build a peaceful Burma by various means. Bulletins
A Transformative Vision for Gender Justice Our partners in Burma share with us a transformative vision for gender justice. In the News
Organizing youth against violence: Sanjida Akhter, Bangladesh Sanjida is determined to denounce the harassment of girls and educate local youth on violence against women. Activist Profile
Take Back the Day: Raising an activist Celebrate mothers like Misson, who joined her daughter on the frontlines of Sudan’s historic uprising. Updates
Take Back the Day: Searching together María Elena is determined to keep searching for her son and to accompany other families, so they know that they are not alone. Updates
Take Back the Day! Take back Mother’s Day to its feminist roots. From now until May 10, celebrate mothers in El Salvador, India, and Sudan whose extraordinary activism inspires us. Updates
Bearing Witness in Bangladesh At Inter Pares, our role isn’t only to support struggles abroad – but also to bring those struggles back home, to share them with you, with our allies and supporters across the country. Insight & Analysis
In the words of the landless: Change in Bangladesh Hear first-hand what change they have seen in their community, and their own lives, over the last twenty-five years.
Reclaim Mother’s Day What if, this year, we take Mother’s Day back to its roots: a celebration of women as changemakers and contributors to society.
Activist Fair: Conversations on Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights Don't miss an enlightening evening of spoken word poetry, discussion, and celebration! 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
In Sudan, Courage Means Women Who Persist Through every stage of life, the rights and freedoms of women in Sudan are compromised. Our counterparts are part of the courageous women’s rights movement. Insight & Analysis
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
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. Video
Joint statement on Canada's support for women human rights defenders in Saudi Arabia Inter Pares and civil society join the Canadian government to call for the release of women’s right activists detained in Saudi Arabia. In the News
Inter Pares Annual Report 2017 - The People of Inter Pares In this year's Annual Report, we highlight the people of Inter Pares. Meet some of our counterparts, a donor, a staff and a board member, all part of the Inter Pares community. Annual Reports
I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts This powerful documentary is about the journey of fourteen Rohingya refugee youth re-enacting their families' harrowing experiences in Burma and beyond. Updates
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
Adriana and Marcela, Colombia Diversa Adriana and Marcela were among the first lesbian couples to marry in Colombia.
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
Building Solidarity One Conversation at a Time Raising awareness of other realities, learning from others’ experiences, deepening our solidarity ... this is what Inter Pares seeks to do through our public engagement. Insight & Analysis
Bill 62 Does Not Promote Women’s Rights Inter Pares is profoundly concerned about the Quebec government’s passage of Bill 62. In the News
Nijera Kori through the eyes of Canadian interns Between 2012 and 2016 Inter Pares collaborated with Dominique Caouette, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Montreal. Insight & Analysis
Canadian Council of Muslim Women inaugural recipient of Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award CCMW is recognized for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. 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
Canadian Council of Muslim Women to receive 2017 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award Inter Pares is honored to give the award to the Canadian Council of Muslim Women for their courageous work in advancing women’s rights. Updates
Walking the path together: Building solidarity between West African and southern Indian farmers What do West Africa and southern India have in common? Quite a lot! Updates
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
Inter Pares brings acclaimed documentary play to Ottawa Inter Pares presents the play "Seven," which intertwines seven true stories told by women’s rights activists worldwide. Updates
Improving Canada’s Contribution to Women’s Access to Land in Africa How is it some rights are protected and some not, some laws enforced and some not? Women farmers grow 70% of Africa’s food but often have few rights to land. Massive land grabs by elites and foreign corporations are making the situation worse. Inter Pares’ Jean Symes recently spoke on an expert panel to a conference about how Canada can support African women farmers to keep their land. Presentations
Seven: A documentary play Inter Pares presents the Ottawa premiere of Seven at the Wabano Centre on April 24th. The documentary play intertwines seven true stories told by women’s rights activists in Russia, Cambodia, Guatemala, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Northern Ireland. Presentation & discussion
Inter Pares Film Nights: A Girl in the River: The price of forgiveness This documentary film by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy traces the story of an 18-year-old Pakistani girl who survives an assassination attempt by her father and brother. Come and learn Saba’s story and discuss the film’s themes following the screening! Film screening
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