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From Bolivia, with Pride
Three years ago, we celebrated the approval of the gender identity law in Bolivia with our “Adelante con la Diversidad” (Moving Ahead with Diversity) partners. For many, May 21, 2016 was a day of rebirth: the day their basic human rights were finally legalized. Imagine trying to earn a living, participate in activism, vote, recognize…
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Out of that closet
It has been a productive few years for feminism. Of course, we still have a long way to go, but recent years have been marked by massive movements and the expansion of open spaces for discussions centered on women’s rights and gender equality. You see, when it comes to women’s rights, there seems to be…
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Salir de ese clóset
Han sido años muy productivos para el feminismo. Por supuesto, aún nos queda mucho camino por recorrer; sin embargo, los años recientes se han caracterizado por movimientos masivos y la expansión de espacios abiertos para discusiones centradas en los derechos de las mujeres y la igualdad de género. Cuando se trata de los derechos de…
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De Bolivia, con orgullo
Por Consuelo Mora Benard Hace tres años, celebramos con nuestras socias de “Adelante con la Diversidad”, la aprobación de una ley de identidad de género en Bolivia. Para muchas personas, el 21 de mayo de 2016 significó un renacimiento: fue el día en el que pudieron ejercer al fin sus derechos humanos básicos. Imagínense tratar…
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Out of that closet
It has been a productive few years for feminism. Of course, we still have a long way to go, but recent years have been marked by massive movements and the expansion of open spaces for discussions centered on women’s rights and gender equality. You see, when it comes to women’s rights, there seems to be…
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Transforming food habits in Uganda one garden at a time
John Kiwagalo’s Slow Food story John Kiwagalo is a staunch supporter of change in the field of food production and consumption—in essence, how people grow and eat food. As Project Coordinator for Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) Uganda, a Hivos partner, John works tirelessly to make Ugandan youth, farmers and citizens familiar with the philosophy that all…
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Activista: se nace y se hace
Elliot sabe que la ciudad en la que él creció no es la misma que la de años atrás. Su vida se ha desarrollado en una época en la que La Paz y Bolivia han vivido cambios muy importantes en cuanto a la inclusión y el reconocimiento de las diversidades de todas las personas. Su…
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Becoming an LGBTI+ activist in Bolivia
Elliot knows that the city of his childhood is no longer the same. When he was a young adult, La Paz and Bolivia started experiencing important positive changes regarding the inclusion and recognition of sexual diversity. Although he’s clearly satisfied with these developments, his desire to keep fighting for LGBTI+ rights is even greater now.…
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An optimistic journey to sustainable institutions in Africa
Hivos Project Officer for Open Contracting This year, I had an amazing opportunity of experiencing first hand reflections on the path to sustainable development in Africa. This experience cut across two fronts: drafting the civil society report to the Tanzania National Voluntary Review report and participating in the fifth session of the Africa Regional Forum…
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La comida puede ser la solución
Por Frank Mechielsen Cada día, 20 billones de platos son preparados en este mundo: comidas preparadas por cocineros y cocineras en casas, oficinas, escuelas, restaurantes o fábricas que se dedican a hacer comida precalentada para supermercados y puestos de comida en la calle. Amo la comida y amo cocinar, pero este acto se ha vuelto…
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Food can fix it
Every day 20 billion dishes are prepared in this world. All these meals are prepared by cooks at home, in our offices, schools, restaurants, in factories that make ready-made dishes for supermarkets or by vendors at food stalls in the streets. I love food and I like to cook, but cooking is in decline in…
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Anakazi Leaders, taking women leadership training a step further
Over 400 young women have been trained under the Anakazi Leaders project. A project under the Hivos’ Women empowered for Leadership program in Zambia implemented by Restless Development. Anakazi Leaders provides mentorship and pre-professional experience to young women through internships to potential employers / companies. What is the Anakazi Leadership project? The project is aimed at…