Balancing today’s needs and tomorrow’s hopes in Burma
The civil society organizations in Burma are doing double duty: providing emergency support to communities and building the systems they need for a democratic future.
Inter Pares’ statement on the deteriorating situation in Sudan
April 28, 2023–Ottawa Inter Pares has been monitoring the situation in Sudan since intense fighting broke out in the capital city Khartoum on April 15. Temporary ceasefires have enabled the evacuation of many foreign nationals from the country, including many Canadians. In the absence of journalists, humanitarians and other members of the international community as…
Inter Pares’ statement on the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan
April 20, 2023—Ottawa Inter Pares is saddened and alarmed by the recent outbreak of violence in Sudan, which remains ongoing. We are monitoring the situation closely. On Saturday, April 15 fighting broke out in Khartoum, Sudan between paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the military. As of April 19, around 300 people had been killed…
Remembering “The Millet Man”: PV Satheesh
Inter Pares mourns the loss of Deccan Development Society’s founder and director.
Agroecology: Helping women in West Africa access land
What role agroecology can play in strengthening women’s access to and control over land?
Agroecology led by women in West Africa
In Madina Sara, the community created a seed bank to conserve seeds.
Without seed security, no food sovereignty
Seed security is the guarantee of producing or having access to quality seeds.
Burma activists in their own words
In February 2021, the military in Burma attempted a coup d’état. They have been violently trying to take control of the country ever since. For more than two years, activists from all corners of the country have been resisting a return to military rule. The military has responded with brutal attacks against protestors and deadly…
Honouring Caroline Andrew | The community remembers
Sharing stories and celebrating the life of an extraordinary woman. Friends and family are invited to attend the memorial service in honour of Caroline Andrew. Jean Pigott Place, Ottawa City Hall January 24, 2023 5:00 – 7:00 pm EST Reception with light refreshments: 5:00 – 6:00 pm Programmed Sharing: 6:00 – 7:00 pm Masks are…
$16 million for climate and feminist action in West Africa
Funding announcement for Feminist Climate Action in West Africa project.