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Why is Burma’s “Ethnic Issue” Important?
In 1947, just before independence from Britain, a conference was held at Panglong, Burma. General Aung San (Aung San Suu Kyi’s father) had realized that Burma could survive only if the non-Burman...
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Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG)
Language English The Karen Human Rights Group (KHRG) works with villagers throughout southeastern Burma, gathering their stories and perspectives to project across Burma and internationally, and...
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Burmese women's rights activists wary of Canadian mining investment
Published by Embassy Magazine, March 18th, 2015Representatives of Burmese women’s groups who were in Ottawa last week say that the Harper government should be wary of promoting mining investment in...
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#BlueShirt4Burma
Language English Tuesday April 21st will be the first annual #BlueShirt4Burma day, in solidarity with political prisoners still in jail.The day marks the anniversary of the death of U Win Tin....
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Burma: Bringing Grassroots Experience to Canadian Policy
We much appreciate your coming by and providing us with testimony. You’ve given us a lot of insight.” With these words, Member of Parliament Scott Reid, Chair of the Subcommittee on International Human...
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Working for Change Among Equals
In this issue: The Future of International SolidarityOver forty years, we have witnessed incredible change in the countries where we work. While some rights have been gained, others become threatened....
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Picture a Refugee
By Kevin MalseedPicture in your mind a migrant. Now picture a refugee. Now an internally displaced person. Did the picture change?Last year the media reported on ‘migrants’ fleeing to Europe. Only when...
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When staying is not an option
What would it take for you to leave the country you call home? In Central America, the constant flow of departing men, women, and increasingly children has become “normal.” But from Guatemala to El...
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What Does it Take to Leave Home?
In this issue: Picture a RefugeeLabels of "refugee" instead of "migrant" have power worldwide, including in Burma, where displaced people have many stories but with common threads.When Staying is Not...
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First-ever trial on sexual violence during armed conflict in Guatemala
The Breaking the Silence Alliance, an Inter Pares-supported coalition of Guatemalan organizations, has provided ongoing accompaniment to a group of 14 Mayan Q'eqchí women survivors of sexual violence...
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From the land: Reconciliation in action in Canada and Colombia
Come and join us for meaningful discussion on reconciliation - a concept that is more important today than ever. Guest speakers Mildrey Corrales Charry, Colombia Country Director for Project...
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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...
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A Model for Peace: Women building peace in Mali
The community leaders who gathered in Gao last July had seen their share of horror, of hope, and of hope betrayed. Gao, on the banks of the Niger River, is theprovincial capital in one of the areas of...
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Struggles, Strategies and Successes: Women Building Peace in Sudan
Sudan is a country mired in conflict and repression where violence against women is pervasive. And yet a courageous women’s movement resists, advocates and continues to work for political and social...
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Flor Salvador: Witness to struggle and triumph in Mesoamerica
By Guillaume Charbonneau The oldest of nine children, Flor de María Salvador grew up near Guatemala City, helping her mother sell tortillas in order to support her siblings. She learned about the...
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Working for Change Among Equals
In this issue: The Future of International SolidarityOver forty years, we have witnessed incredible change in the countries where we work. While some rights have been gained, others become threatened....
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Picture a Refugee
By Kevin MalseedPicture in your mind a migrant. Now picture a refugee. Now an internally displaced person. Did the picture change?Last year the media reported on ‘migrants’ fleeing to Europe. Only when...
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When staying is not an option
What would it take for you to leave the country you call home? In Central America, the constant flow of departing men, women, and increasingly children has become “normal.” But from Guatemala to El...
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What Does it Take to Leave Home?
In this issue: Picture a RefugeeLabels of "refugee" instead of "migrant" have power worldwide, including in Burma, where displaced people have many stories but with common threads.When Staying is Not...
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First-ever trial on sexual violence during armed conflict in Guatemala
The Breaking the Silence Alliance, an Inter Pares-supported coalition of Guatemalan organizations, has provided ongoing accompaniment to a group of 14 Mayan Q'eqchí women survivors of sexual violence...
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