Free to be me is an innovative program that builds and maintains a movement of self-confident and diverse LGBTIQ+ organizations and activists who advocate for their human and socio-economic rights. Why we work with LGBTIQ+ organizations For a more just, fair, dignified and prosperous society, all people should have equal rights, responsibilities and opportunities. Unfortunately, […]
We Lead to claim our sexual and reproductive health and rights We Lead is an innovative and far-reaching program that aims to strengthen the influence and position of young women whose sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRH-R) are neglected the most. It targets young women and adolescent girls who: live with HIV; identify as […]
The program aims to ensure that by 2025, local civil society and underrepresented groups will have taken on a central role as creators, facilitators and advocates of innovative climate solutions. Their inclusion is crucial for effective and lasting climate responses, and because the climate crisis is also a societal challenge with ethical and human rights […]
Hosted by Hivos since 2016, ENERGIA wants to contribute to universal, equal and equitable access to and control over sustainable energy for all, putting women at the center of its efforts. Why ENERGIA focuses on women Women and men’s energy needs and uses differ, as do their levels of access to it. Even where infrastructure […]
Freedom of expression is the main measure of openness in a society, but globally the space for free expression is shrinking, which in turn reduces the diversity and independence of makers, media, content, channels and audiences.
We support indigenous people and local communities in their fight against deforestation. The All Eyes on the Amazon program combines state-of-the-art-technology, like satellites and drones, with local knowledge. We detect and record deforestation, pollution and human rights violations, and try to end them. Why we should protect the Amazon Rainforests provide us with oxygen and […]
Women@Work was part of a five-year-long strategic partnership between ARTICLE 19, Hivos, IIED and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which ended in 2020. On this page you will find all evaluation documents. Aim To improve labor conditions for women working in global horticulture supply chains (flowers, fresh vegetables, beans, avocados and chilies) through fair […]
Aim To increase the availability of nutritious and climate-resilient seeds and to ensure farmers have freedom of choice by preventing exclusive or monopolistic rights on knowledge and genetic resources for food and agriculture. Where East Africa and Southern Africa Why Seed diversity, crucial for food security and nutritious diets, is decreasing dramatically as industrial agriculture […]
An open society ensures that individuals feel safe and free to express themselves. And that they have the information and opportunities to make informed decisions. Therefore we work to increase the safety of human rights defenders under (digital) threat or attack, and improve digital emergency response networks. Why rights defenders need protection online Internet has […]
Sustainable Diets for All was part of a five-year-long strategic partnership between ARTICLE 19, Hivos, IIED and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which ended in 2020. On this page you will find all evaluation documents. Aim To make more sustainable, diverse, healthy and nutritious food available for low-income citizens in target countries. Where Indonesia, […]