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Dismantling Systemic Racism and Exclusion in Colombia

For Manuel, ethno-education is not only an obligation of the State, it is fundamental to the dismantling of systemic racism and exclusion that Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities face.

Feb 2, 2021

Decolonizing Development

Forty-five years after its founding, Inter Pares still aspires to uphold that principle for which we were named.

Feb 2, 2021

New reports share core principles of a feminist foreign policy

As a member of the Feminist Foreign Policy Working Group Inter Pares is pleased to share two new reports highlighting our aspirations for Canada’s feminist foreign policy.

Feb 2, 2021

Be Brave, Be Bold: Recommendations for Canada's feminist foreign policy

Be Brave, Be Bold is the Feminist Foreign Policy Working Group's official submission to the Government of Canada on its feminist foreign policy.

Feb 2, 2021

What We Heard: Feedback on discussions on Canada's feminist foreign policy

What We Heard is a summary of rich input from the public and a variety of organizations who have articulated what a feminist foreign policy means to them, and what Canada can do to facilitate its implementation,

Feb 2, 2021

Uprooting Systemic Racism: Stories of Struggle

It is widely understood that racism exists in our society – but does it boil down to a series of isolated acts?

Feb 1, 2021

Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Gender Justice and Feminist Practice in Burma

The report compiles a number of insights and key lessons for supporting movement building and systemic change, with a political analysis that centers gender and its intersection with Indigenous rights.

Jan 26, 2021

New report on funding feminist movements in Burma

The Fund for Global Human Rights and Inter Pares have co-published a new report: Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Gender Justice and Feminist Practice in Burma.

Jan 26, 2021

Women's Rights in El Salvador during COVID-19

As we mark International Development Week 2021, learn more about how La Colectiva Feminista is promoting women’s rights in these challenging times.

Jan 25, 2021

Highlights 2020

Here is a collection of our most memorable moments from 2020.

Dec 16, 2020

Highlights 2020

We reflect on a year of shared struggle and solidarity. Here is a collection of our most memorable moments from 2020.

Dec 3, 2020

Building Resilient and Just Food Systems

The pandemic has revealed deep inequalities in our societies and the vulnerabilities of a globalized and heavily concentrated food system that needs to change.

Nov 5, 2020

What’s taxation got to do with it?

When we talk about addressing inequality or women’s rights, the focus is generally on spending tax dollars – for example, creating a day care progr

Nov 5, 2020

Violence, Discrimination and Inequalities: Revealing flaws in the system

In the global North and South, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequalities and caused an increase in physical, structural and economic violence experienced by women.

Nov 5, 2020

Reimagining Healthcare In Canada and Around the World

Pauline Worsfold, frontline nurse and Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions and Chairperson of the Canadian Health Coalition, reflects on a post-COVID transformation for healthcare.

Nov 5, 2020

Envisioning the New Normal

Our November Bulletin, informed by the thoughts and experiences of our community, shares a vision for a new normal that promotes health, economic justice, gender justice and food sovereignty.

Nov 5, 2020

Inter Pares welcomes its new Co-Executive Directors

Inter Pares is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Kiddell and Samantha McGavin as Co-Executive Directors of the organization.

Nov 2, 2020

Introducing Tamil Nadu Women's Collective

Inter Pares is pleased to introduce our newest counterpart, Tamil Nadu Women’s Collective (TNWC).

Oct 5, 2020

Women representatives of Tamil Nadu Women's Collective sit in a circle, sharing and laughing.

Landmark ruling protects public healthcare in B.C.

The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed claims of the Cambie Surgery Corporation and issued a landmark ruling to protect public healthcare.

Sep 30, 2020

Building Sustainable Peace in Burma

The recurring conflicts in Burma represent a major challenge for the promotion of peace, development and democracy.

Sep 14, 2020

In Their Own Words: Burma’s independent Indigenous news

There are significant barriers to freedom of information in Burma. Learn more about Burma News International, an independent news association of Indigenous media.

Sep 11, 2020

Peace Parks: A Political Tool for Self-Determination

As Burma’s first Indigenous protected and conserved area, the Salween Peace Park is a vibrant example of grassroots self-determination.

Sep 11, 2020

A Transformative Vision for Gender Justice

Our partners in Burma share with us a transformative vision for gender justice.

Sep 11, 2020

Salween Peace Park awarded 2020 Equator Prize

Inter Pares extends a warm congratulations to the communities of the Salween Peace Park on receiving the prestigious 2020 Equator Prize.

Aug 24, 2020

Canada's Ombudsperson: Approach with Caution

Canada’s Ombuds for Responsible Enterprise still has no teeth.

Aug 20, 2020

Recognizing social justice activists

We are honoured to shine a light on hardworking social justice organizations with the Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award.

May 25, 2020

28.	Representatives from the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives and Clinic 554 stand with their 2019 Peter Gillespie Social Justice Award plaques and Peruvian activist Maria Ysabel Cedano. In the background is colourful Indigenous artwork.

Confronting injustices together

Sari Tudiver, Chairperson of the Inter Pares Board of Directors, reflects on how communities mobilized for change in 2019.

May 25, 2020

1.	Sari Tudiver smiles brightly at the camera. She is wearing an orange patterned shirt and has short, close-cropped grey hair. Behind her is a grey background.

A Feminist Action Agenda for Canada’s Global Response to COVID-19

Together with allies we have prepared a policy brief on why Canada needs a feminist response to COVID-19 and how it can be achieved.

May 20, 2020

A Feminist Action Agenda for Canada’s Global Response to COVID-19

Together with allies we have prepared a policy brief on why Canada needs a feminist response to COVID-19 and how it can be achieved.

May 20, 2020

Civil society in Guinea-Bissau responds to COVID-19 and food crisis

Inter Pares counterpart Tiniguena is playing a key role during the pandemic.

May 15, 2020

A woman harvests rice in Bianga, Guinea-Bissau.

Inter Pares joins network supporting global LGBTI rights

The Dignity Network is a group of organizations from across Canada involved in supporting the human rights of LGBTI people globally.

May 13, 2020

2019 Full Financial Statements

These are our full financial statements for 2019.

May 12, 2020

Take Back the Day: Raising an activist

Celebrate mothers like Misson, who joined her daughter on the frontlines of Sudan’s historic uprising.

Apr 27, 2020

Misson and Jood sit side by side looking at the camera. Misson is wearing a grey t-shirt and black hair wrap. Jood is wearing a colourful wrap.

Take Back the Day: Seeding the future

Collaboration between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in India has been transformative.

Apr 27, 2020

Women crouch outside over a grid drawn with chalk as they place seeds within the squares. The women are wearing colourful saris.

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.

Apr 27, 2020

Women gather together outside holding signs that read 'Welcome mothers' and signs with photos of missing children

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.

Apr 27, 2020

Remembering Martin Khor

A world renowned activist and scholar, Martin was also the former director of long-term Inter Pares counterpart, Third World Network.

Apr 23, 2020

Martin Khor sits for the camera, resting his cheek on one hand. The photo is black and white.

Remembering Ibrahim Ouedraogo

Inter Pares mourns the death of Ibrahim Ouedraogo, a giant of agroecology and the struggle for food sovereignty in Africa.

Apr 21, 2020

Sustaining activist movements during COVID-19

Inter Pares' programmatic work during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to both focus on the moment, but also on the long-term.

Apr 17, 2020

A group of illustrated women stand in a circle facing each other holding papers and discussing.

Inter Pares office closed

In light of COVID-19, the Inter Pares office will be closed until further notice, based on advice from public health authorities.

Mar 16, 2020

Women of Sudan: Sparking Revolution, Creating Change

In celebration of International Women's Day, we are pleased to share with you a collection of testimonies of resistance from the 2019 uprising in Sudan.

Mar 6, 2020

Women at the heart of Senegal’s transition to agroecology

ENDA Pronat and allies launch a series of policy recommendations to support Senegal's transition to agroecology.

Feb 26, 2020

Building Momentum

Building Momentum explores our new cross-geographic program and explains how counterparts will expand their programming on SRHR.

Jan 30, 2020

Highlights 2019

2019 has been a year of shared struggle, of solidarity, to globalize equality. Here are some of our most memorable moments.

Dec 20, 2019

Highlights 2019

2019 has been a year of shared struggle, of solidarity, to globalize equality. Here are some of our most memorable moments.

Dec 17, 2019

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.

Dec 15, 2019

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