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Peace and Democracy Human rights Indigenous & ethnic rights Peacebuilding Latin America Guatemala Mar 27, 2015 Inter Pares Film Nights features "El Contrato" - Q&A with filmmaker to follow Come and join us for our 3rd edition of Inter Pares Film Nights. This month, we will be watching and discussing “El Contrato” (The Contract), a documentary by award-winning filmmaker, community artist, and teacher Min Sook Lee. “El Contrato” follows farmers from Central Mexico in their annual migration to southern Ontario to pick tomatoes. The documentary shines a light on the unfair working conditions of these migrant workers who come to Canada every year and who work under conditions that no local worker would accept. Migration Migrant labour Canada Latin America Mexico Mar 25, 2015 Burmese women's rights activists wary of Canadian mining investment By Embassy Magazine's Kristen Shane. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Impunity Militarization Peacebuilding Natural resources Aid Internal displacement Refugees Burma Mar 18, 2015 2015 Speakers Series: The Future of International Solidarity: an open dialogue Come and join us for a lively dialogue with life-long social justice activists to celebrate our 40th anniversary, and to re-think international cooperation and solidarity together. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Peace and Democracy Control Over Resources Economic Justice Food Sovereignty Health Migration Africa Burma Canada Latin America Mar 4, 2015 Happy International Women's Day: Photo & video gallery Our inspiring counterparts from Africa, Latin America, and Asia are committed to gender equality. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Peacebuilding Health policy Guinea-Bissau Sudan Bangladesh Burma India Philippines Canada Colombia El Salvador Mexico Mar 4, 2015 Inter Pares Film Nights - spotlight on landgrabs (in French) For our 40th anniversary, we will showcase thought-provoking documentaries for free to inspire, inform and galvanize action for more equal societies. This month, we showcase Fièvre verte, a documentary that shines a light on a phenomenon of massive land acquisition by foreign corporate interest in West Africa. This film gives voices to communities, especially women, who have to live with the disastrous consequences of landgrabs in Côte d'Ivoire, and Guinea-Bissau. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Control Over Resources Land Corporate accountability Food Sovereignty Agriculture Food security Africa Guinea-Bissau Mar 2, 2015 Join the Feminist Party this International Women's Day Celebrate International Women's Day in Ottawa by joining the Feminist Party! Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Women’s leadership Canada Feb 27, 2015 IWD Tea with Activists from Burma Celebrate International Women's Day with Inter Pares! Women's Rights & Gender Justice Peace and Democracy Indigenous & ethnic rights Asia Burma Thailand Canada Feb 24, 2015 Women’s Voices in 2015 Elections This bulletin presents how women's voice will be crucial in 2015, while Canada, Sudan and Burma will hold national elections. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Governance Africa Sudan Asia Burma Canada Jan 15, 2015 We were Up for Debate 30 years ago. We still are now. Caroline Andrew shares her personal memories as moderator of the 1984 women's issues debate. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Human rights Canada Jan 11, 2015 Politics in Sudan need women’s voices Inter Pares counterparts act with determination and courage in Sudan to press for change, for peace, and for democracy in the face of incredible odds. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Peace and Democracy Human rights Peacebuilding Africa Sudan Jan 11, 2015 Election year in Burma Social justice activists in Burma are about to face a major dilemma. In late 2015, Burma will hold its first national elections since the "transition to democracy.” Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s leadership Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Asia Burma Jan 11, 2015 Highlights 2014 Highlights from 2014 of what Inter Pares and its counterparts have accomplished. Violence against women Women’s leadership Women's rights Governance Impunity Land Corporate accountability Agriculture Biodiversity Food policy Health services Undocumented migrants Refugees Africa Asia Burma Canada Latin America Dec 1, 2014 Green Fever documentary A must-see documentary video on the worldwide phenomenon of massive land acquisition in West Africa. Control Over Resources Land Corporate accountability Food Sovereignty Agriculture Food policy Africa Guinea-Bissau Dec 1, 2014 Search for Justice in Guatemala: film screening and discussion Join Inter Pares and the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa's Social Justice Working Group at this special event. Violence against women Armed conflict Impunity Indigenous & ethnic rights Canada Latin America Guatemala Nov 26, 2014 Unforgettable learning exchange for West African, Canadian and Indian farmers While continents apart, West Africa and the State of Andhra Pradesh in India share similar challenges. Food Sovereignty Agriculture Biodiversity Genetic engineering Africa Burkina Faso Asia India Nov 2, 2014 Connecting the Dots: The power of people meeting people This bulletin presents how Inter Pares link individuals and organizations from Canada, the Philippines, Guatemala, India and West Africa. Women’s health Human rights Agriculture Biodiversity Genetic engineering Health Health policy Africa Asia Philippines Canada Latin America Guatemala Nov 2, 2014 Women's Health in the Philippines: Interview with Dr. Junice Melgar Junice Melgar is a prominent health activist from the Philippines. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s health Women’s leadership Women's rights Health Health policy Health services Asia Philippines Nov 2, 2014 The Tour is Over, Solidarity Continues: Guatemalan and Canadian activists build stronger ties Inter Pares’ Solidarity Tour to Guatemala. Peace and Democracy Canada Latin America Guatemala Nov 2, 2014 Canadian women have questions. Are our party leaders Up for Debate? More than 100 women's organizations - including Inter Pares - seek to create a national conversation on gender equality and women's rights in the lead up to the next federal election. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Canada Nov 2, 2014 Songs and Seeds of Freedom: Building solidarity among farmers from West Africa and India Inter Pares facilitates a learning exchange amongst West African and Indian farmers. Food Sovereignty Agriculture Biodiversity Genetic engineering Africa Asia India Nov 2, 2014 Health and Humanity: Connecting the Philippines and Canada Inter Pares brought together Dr. Junice Melgar, Director of Likhaan, and Mike McBane, then Coordinator of the Canadian Health Coalition. Women's rights Health Health policy Asia Philippines Canada Oct 31, 2014 Forum on Challenges of Sustainable Fisheries: The global and the local context An interesting discussion on sustaining resources in a different contexts around the world. Women’s leadership Governance Control Over Resources Land Natural resources Food Sovereignty Bangladesh Oct 1, 2014 Inequalities: the central focus of a regional Leadership Forum in Kenya The Forum, organized by our long-term counterpart ACORD, brought together 47 African and international social justice activists. Armed conflict Control Over Resources Economic Justice Africa Oct 1, 2014 Ottawa One World Film Festival Don’t miss Ottawa’s unique ONE WORLD FESTIVAL showcasing incredible documentaries on social justice, human rights and environmental issues. Africa Canada Latin America Sep 24, 2014 Waves of Change: Sustainable Food for All Hundreds of food leaders from across Canada will converge in Halifax November 13-16th, 2014 for Waves of Change: Sustainable Food for All, Food Secure Canada’s eighth National Assembly. Land Food Sovereignty Agriculture Biodiversity Food policy Food security Genetic engineering Migrant labour Canada Sep 4, 2014 The True Face of Landgrabs in West Africa Participatory research reveals disastrous impacts on communities. Control Over Resources Land Natural resources Food Sovereignty Agriculture Food security Africa Ghana Guinea-Bissau Sep 4, 2014 Upholding the Law on Shifting Sands A courageous community in Bangladesh reclaims their land. Control Over Resources Land Food Sovereignty Agriculture Food security Asia Bangladesh Sep 4, 2014 How access to land leads to gender equality in Chiapas Inserting women’s perspective into the communal land system in Mexico. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women's rights Land Food Sovereignty Agriculture Latin America Mexico Sep 4, 2014 Inter Pares submission to DFATD consultation Draft Civil Society Partnership Strategy Inter Pares welcomes the DFATD’s consultative process on its new Draft Civil Society Partnership Policy to which it recommends 11 modifications. Sep 4, 2014 Land Rights and Communities This bulletin is about struggles for land rights that communities are facing – and overcoming – in Bangladesh, Mexico, and nine West African countries. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Control Over Resources Land Food Sovereignty Agriculture Africa Guinea-Bissau Asia Bangladesh Latin America Mexico Sep 4, 2014 Inter Pares participates in DFATD Consultation on Civil Society Partnerships Inter Pares made a series of policy recommendations to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) as part of a consultation process regarding Civil Society Partnerships. Canada Aug 20, 2014 Let's Raise Funds for Social Change Do you need to raise money for a local food bank, a bike coop, for refugee support services? Canada Aug 20, 2014 Digging Deeper Digging Deeper - Toward Greater Action on Global Rights for Women and Girls Women's Rights & Gender Justice Canada Jul 25, 2014 Inter Pares strongly condemns the closing of Salmmah Women’s Center in Sudan Inter Pares strongly condemns the closing of the Salmmah Women’s Resource Center office based in Khartoum by state authorities in Sudan. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Feminism Women’s leadership Women's rights Africa Sudan Jun 25, 2014 2013 Full Financial Statements These are our full financial statements for 2013. Jun 24, 2014 The Peoples' Social Forum in Ottawa! From August 21st to August 24th, 2014, Ottawa will host the Peoples’ Social Forum, a unique public space for activists. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Peace and Democracy Control Over Resources Economic Justice Food Sovereignty Health Migration Canada Jun 23, 2014 Inter Pares at the International Conference "Feeding Cities" On June 23rd, Inter Pares program manager Eric Chaurette will present a workshop on Landgrabs in West Africa at the international conference "Feeding Cities: Rural-Urban Connections and the Future of Family Farming." Control Over Resources Food Sovereignty Agriculture Food policy Africa Canada Jun 19, 2014 A holistic approach to a dangerous disease The Back Pack Health Worker Team provides primary health care to a quarter of a million people. Health Health services Burma Jun 15, 2014 Roundtable on Tax Justice and Human Rights in Montreal Join us at the Roundtable on Tax Justice and Human Rights on June 18. Jun 13, 2014 Health Workers with Grassroots Responses to Crisis This bulletin is about disasters and disease outbreaks that demand a response. Inter Pares counterparts are ideally placed to provide effective solutions. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Women’s health Health Health services Asia Burma Philippines Jun 6, 2014 Understanding land acquisitions in West Africa Learn how farmers are working with Canadian researchers and Inter Pares to document the impact of landgrabs in Africa. Control Over Resources Land Food Sovereignty Africa Jun 3, 2014 (In)Equality Matters: tax justice, tax havens and the international economy The global economy creates inequality and poverty, and bankrupts countries. This is irrational and unjust. Economic Justice Africa May 28, 2014 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. Indigenous & ethnic rights Control Over Resources Environment Corporate accountability Canada May 20, 2014 Canadians raised their voice for mining accountability on May 14th Over 80,000 people sent a letter or postcard to their MP to call for access to justice here in Canada for people who have been harmed by Canadian extractive companies abroad. Economic Justice Corporate accountability Canada May 14, 2014 Farmers in Ghana displaced for Canadian mine seek justice Farmers desperate after 10 year struggle for fair compensation for farms destroyed for Canadian mine. Control Over Resources Natural resources Agriculture Africa Ghana May 5, 2014 Canadian solidarity with migrant workers Inter Pares promotes solidarity and collaboration between the migrant justice and food justice movements. Food Sovereignty Agriculture Migration Migrant labour Canada May 2, 2014 Inter Pares Annual Report 2013 – Globalize Equality This Annual Report reflects the depth of the collaboration we develop with our counterparts in Latin America, Africa, Asia and Canada. Women's Rights & Gender Justice Peace and Democracy Economic Justice Corporate accountability Food Sovereignty Health Migration Africa Asia Burma Canada Latin America May 1, 2014 In Guatemala, Indigenous people seek justice after internal armed conflict Guatemalan Mayan community seeks justice around two emblematic cases that took place during the country's internal armed conflict. Peace and Democracy Armed conflict Human rights Latin America Guatemala May 1, 2014 Asha El-Karib and Amanda Dale: An ongoing conversation on women’s equality Two women’s rights activists from Canada and Sudan reflect on commonalities in the fight for women’s equality. 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