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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.

Whose Rights? A Feminist Approach to International Investment Agreements

How power and privilege are distributed and for whose benefit?

Feminism and the Economic System

Feminism is about a transformational change in power dynamics. So it’s essential to examine how wealth is generated and for whose benefit.

Plunder in the Borneo rainforest: A Canadian connection?

The Sarawak activists trying to “follow the money” and highlight a number of the factors that give Canada an international reputation as a safe haven for money laundering.

Canada’s Deadly Diplomacy and Mining Justice in Mexico

More than eight years since the murder of Mariano Abarca, an outspoken community leader in Chiapas, Mexico, his son and a group of Mexican human rights defenders will visit Ottawa, on February 5th and 6th.

The Borneo Case

The Borneo Case tells the story of Indigenous people in Malaysia and their allies in defense of their ancestral lands being destroyed by illegal logging.

My Retirement, Not at the Price of Human Dignity!

Quebec and BC’s pension funds have land investments in Brazil that are forcing peasants off their land through violence and fraud. As part of the campaign "My Retirement, Not at the Price of Human Dignity!", Inter Pares is encouraging people to write to the CEOs of the pension funds to express their indignation.

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."

2015 Highlights

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

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.

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.

Interview with Geoff Evans, a long-time Inter Pares supporter and admirer

Geoff Evans describes why he has stayed engaged with Inter Pares over three decades.

Happy Birthday Tiniguena!

Tiniguena, founded in 1991, is a courageous organization that over its history has managed to accomplish big things.

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.

Inter Pares Film Nights features "The Hole Story"

Come join us for the 4th night in our series of Inter Pares Film Nights. This month, we will be watching and discussing “The Hole Story,” the 2011 documentary by Quebec filmmakers Richard Desjardins and Robert Monderie. "The Hole Story" analyzes Canada's mining industry, particularly its impacts on the environment and workers’ health. After the film, several key activists in the mining justice movement will join us to answer questions and engage in a discussion.

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.

Civilian voices in Burma’s ceasefire negotiations

Affected communities collaborate to pursue a peace based on civilian interests.

Our Common Future Today

Dealing with environmental challenges by addressing the underlying social justice issues.

Communities in Burma challenge destructive development of natural resources

Burma Rivers Network monitors dam projects, promotes ecological sustainability and social justice in resource development.

The root causes of environmental destruction need social justice solutions

Agrarian reform can prevent forest loss, promote ecological farming and secure land tenure can improve degraded land.

Strengthening bonds of solidarity in West Africa

Inter Pares staff Rachel Gouin facilitates fundraising for social change workshop with youth in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa.

Giving as an Act of Solidarity

The most important is to build a movement by gaining the support of people who care about social justice.

Reclaiming Our Food

Eliminating hunger and ensuring healthy communities and a healthy planet.