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The art of emancipation

Tiniguena has preserved tropical forest by supporting a network of community forest led by local people.

Jan 27, 2022

Seeing our lives through our own eyes

For more than 35 years, Deccan Development Society has worked with poor, Dalit caste women farmers.

Jan 26, 2022

Promoting trans-inclusion through art in Colombia

In Quindío, Colombia, trans women have created Kathleya Trans, a grassroots group that combats violence.

Jan 26, 2022

Activists Rising! A Celebration of Youth Leadership

Enjoy a special online celebration of the 2020/2021 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award winner!

Nov 29, 2021

“You messed with the wrong generation”

Youth in Burma are leading the intergenerational uprising and showing a united front to decry a return to military rule.

Nov 9, 2021

Activists Rising! A Celebration of Youth Leadership

On November 18, please join us for a special online celebration of the 2020/2021 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award winner!

Nov 2, 2021

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.

Nov 2, 2021

Seeking truth and justice for the LGBTIQ+ community in Colombia

Join us as we connect with Colombia Diversa to learn more about how they are seizing the transitional justice process to seek truth, justice and guarantees of non-recurrence for LGBTIQ+ victims and survivors.

Nov 1, 2021

Connecting Generations for Social Justice

This Bulletin celebrates generations coming together to keep social movements vibrant and alive—and highlights young activists rebuilding and reshaping our world.

Nov 1, 2021

Additional Global Affairs support bolsters SRH in the Philippines

This additional funding will support Likhaan from November 2020 to February 2022.

Oct 26, 2021

Improving Paths to Justice

In Improving Paths to Justice, we bring together long-term Inter Pares counterpart Nijera Kori and the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic to explore the barriers women face in accessing justice within formal and informal systems.

Oct 21, 2021

Seeking truth and justice for the LGBTIQ+ community in Colombia

Join Colombia Diversa to learn more about how they are seek truth, justice and guarantees of non-recurrence for LGBTIQ+ victims and survivors.

Oct 1, 2021

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.

Oct 1, 2021

Action Plan for Working in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples in Canada

The Action Plan articulates our commitment to engage deeper and more intentionally on Indigenous rights.

Sep 30, 2021

Action Plan for Working in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples in Canada

The Action Plan articulates our commitment to engage deeper and more intentionally on Indigenous rights and in collaboration with Indigenous peoples.

Sep 30, 2021

Seeking truth and justice for the LGBTIQ+ community in Colombia

Colombia Diversa is promoting healing and providing practical tools to empower LGBTIQ+ victims and survivors to share their stories and access justice.

Sep 21, 2021

Access to the law for all

One of the ways that we promote social justice is by facilitating access to the formal justice system.

Sep 14, 2021

Improving paths to justice

Inter Pares counterparts are influencing alternative justice systems, and over time, improving them.

Sep 7, 2021

Overcoming Barriers to Justice

This Bulletin considers the many routes to justice, from community spaces to formal systems, and how our counterparts work within each to advocate for their communities.

Sep 6, 2021

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.

Aug 15, 2021

Peacebuilding & LGBTIQA2S Communities - An International Human Rights Panel

In collaboration with Dignity Network Canada, Fierté Canada Pride and Vancouver Pride, we are pleased to invite you to Peacebuilding & LGBTIQA2S Communities - An International Human Rights Panel.

Jul 14, 2021

Podcast: Nourishing Community in Guinea Bissau

In a new podcast, learn more about the special partnership between Tiniguena and Inter Pares - a partnership that dates back 30 years.

Jul 8, 2021

The Impact of COVID-19 in Canada’s Long-Term Care Homes and Recommendations for Change

The report details how COVID-19 exposed serious flaws and urges immediate attention to fix Canada’s long-term care system.

Jun 28, 2021

Inter Pares releases report on COVID-19 impact in long-term care homes

The report details how COVID-19 exposed serious flaws and urges immediate attention to fix Canada’s long-term care system.

Jun 24, 2021

Honouring 215 Indigenous children found at former residential school

Our hearts are heavy from the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc’s announcement.

Jun 17, 2021

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”.

May 25, 2021

Responding to hunger with solidarity

Sovereignty over their own food systems has allowed sanghams in India to come through past crises, and now to respond in solidarity to those in need within their communities and beyond.

May 17, 2021

Persevering for the right to health

Throughout the challenges of 2020, Mae Tao Clinic worked - as they always do - to bring healthcare to their community.

May 11, 2021

Transforming hardship to hope

Amanda Dale, Chairperson of Inter Pares Board of Directors, reflects on lessons learned throughout 2020.

May 4, 2021

2020 Full Financial Statements

These are our full financial statements for 2020.

Apr 26, 2021

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.

Apr 19, 2021

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.

Apr 15, 2021

Uprooting Systemic Racism: Stories of Struggle

In Uprooting Systemic Racism: Stories of Struggle, we take a deep dive into why systemic racism exists and hear powerful testimonies from activists on the frontlines of this struggle as they share successful efforts underway to recognize, denounce, and uproot structural racism.

Apr 9, 2021

Reflections on Canada's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security: Gains, Gaps & Goals

The report addresses themes ranging from domestic violence to youth engagement to disarmament.

Apr 6, 2021

Inter Pares joins call for Canada to condemn state-sponsored violence in Philippines

Inter Pares joins the call for the Government of Canada to publicly condemn state-sponsored violence against the Filipino people.

Apr 1, 2021

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.

Mar 26, 2021

Bangladeshi youth use street art to call for end to gender-based violence

Their design of choice: a raised fist combined with the message “We won't put up with the oppression of women”.

Mar 25, 2021

Take Action: Call on the RCMP to investigate breach of Burma sanctions

Request the RCMP investigate the business agreement between Dickens & Madson Canada and Burma senior military General Mya Tun Oo.

Mar 12, 2021

Burma Army tank destroyers

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.

Mar 8, 2021

How Global Affairs Canada can become a feminist funder

This short brief presents summary recommendations to Global Affairs Canada about how it can deepen the vision laid out in its Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) and become a more fully feminist donor.

Feb 25, 2021

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.

Feb 17, 2021

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.

Feb 12, 2021

Challenging Colonialism

As Canada marks Black History Month and International Development Week, we ask ourselves: How can we resist, rather than reinforce, global structures of racism and colonialism?

Feb 10, 2021

Inter Pares joins call for Burma to end use of violence and respect democracy

Inter Pares has signed onto a joint statement regarding the February 1st military coup d'état in Burma.

Feb 4, 2021

Burma Army tank destroyers

Anti-Racism and Anti-Colonialism Start with Us

For many people, 2020 was a year of increased awareness about injustices in our society.

Feb 2, 2021

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