In a world unsettled by change, conflict, and uncertainty, where civil society and its voices face powerful opposing forces, something important is taking root in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). As part of the Connect, Defend, Act! (CDA) program, Hivos has signed partnership agreements with four Palestinian civil society organizations – a milestone that represents […]
In Colombia, being a human rights defender is very risky business. In 2024, the country tallied the highest number of murders of human rights defenders in the world. According to Front Line Defenders, 157 cases were recorded, together with 88 documented attacks and a worrying 90 percent impunity rate. Those who defend the land, natural […]
On July 17, 2025, during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), ENERGIA, together with UNDESA, IRENA, Sida, Canada, Iceland, and the World Bank, convened a powerful side event to launch the policy brief “Gender Indicators for Sustainable Energy: A Call to Action.” For the first time ever, all five custodian agencies tasked with […]
Since 2013, Abrelatam/Condatos (“Open up LatAm /With data”) have established themselves as the leading and longest running gatherings in Latin America and the Caribbean focused on promoting open data as a tool for social transformation. They are much more than a combined conference: they are the birthplace and meeting point of a diverse community that […]
Building on the first Green Growth Summit’s success, Hivos is hosting the region’s most pioneering changemakers for the second consecutive year in Cairo on June 16.
Last year’s Pride event at Newzoo was powerful. The stories shared by our colleagues were honest, eye opening, and deeply vulnerable—shedding light on what it means to navigate the world as part of the LGBTQIA community. It sparked real conversations and helped us better understand one another. This year, we’re zooming out. We’re proud to […]
By Cynthia Omondi Today I’m headed for Makongo Village, some hundred kilometers northwest of Nairobi. After an hour or two of punishment on the rocky, muddy roads, I step out to stretch, gazing at the undulating green hills — a testament to hard, unseen labor. Women in colorful wraps are bent over their fields, […]
Sharing experiences and best practices is the beginning of significant change in the justice system, as demonstrated by the recent meeting between civil society and judicial delegations from Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Netherlands. They met to improve access to justice for LGBTIQ+ people and to tackle the urgent issue of ethical and sensitive data collection […]
Hivos announces we are ending the activities of our program “Global Girls Creating Change – G2C2.” G2C2 aimed to involve girls and women from territories in Brazil, Indonesia, Uganda, and Nepal in global discussions on the climate emergency. The decision to cut the program’s funding was made unilaterally by its donor, the U.S. Department of […]
Parliamentarians slam government renewable energy violations In March 2025, 86 deputies from Tunisia’s Assembly of the People’s Representatives issued a public statement accusing the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy of numerous legal and procedural violations in its management of renewable energy projects. This has put the growing demand for greater transparency, energy sovereignty, and […]
The journey of Ekwei and Kutchidja in Mozambique Mozambican LGBTIQ+ organizations Ekwei and Kutchidja exemplify resilience in the face of adversity. Before receiving capacity-strengthening grants, they struggled with a lack of organizational structure, limited networks, and absent strategic planning. These barriers hindered growth and transparency, impeding their potential to secure vital resources. The Free to […]
From staunch opponent to an immovable pillar of support Under the increasing public support pillar of the Free to Be Program, some partners in Kenya, with support of our Technical partners Sogicampaigns and the Global Interfaith Network, have worked to facilitate increased acceptance of LGBTIQ+Kenyans within their families in critical services, including law enforcement. Evangelist […]