When Irene Sithole walked into the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) for the Zimbabwe National Launch of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, she was more than just a delegate. As a woman living with a disability and a community advocate, she had high expectations, especially since the President of Zimbabwe was […]
When Colombian youth leader José Antonio Minota walked into the Casa de las Memorias museum in Cali, he arrived not only as a workshop participant. He also came as someone determined to reclaim a civic space where young Afro-descendant people like him are too often invisible. Armed with music and stories of resistance from his […]
In Nkhotakota, on the vast shores of Lake Malawi, court magistrate His Worship Dumisani Katundu stands at the center of a changing civic landscape. Once accustomed to institutions working in isolation, he is now part of a growing movement that believes a successful democracy depends on shared responsibility. Across the districts of Nkhotakota and Mangochi, […]
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we commemorate transgender people who have been murdered simply because of who they are. Last year, 281 murders were recorded. Each one represents a person, a stigmatized community, and a life taken far too soon. Transgender people and activists face danger every day. Threats, persecution, and violence are their reality. We see this in our work: of all the requests for assistance received […]
New research reveals a systemic and invisible injustice: women and low-income families across the Global South are paying the real costs of the climate crisis; not governments, and not the corporations most responsible for emissions.
Joseph Mwenda’s documentary on Chinese mining companies in Zambia was the topic of political debate. We invited him to share his insights on making impact with climate journalism.
We’ll be joining our partners and allies to amplify voices from the Global South and present important new research on the cost of climate injustice.
Comprehensive monitoring of SRHR violations reveals a troubling and consistent pattern: security and civic space for SRHR advocacy are rapidly shrinking. In this Safety & Security Brief, we share important lessons and recommendations.
LILO Up! was born from a simple but profound question: what happens when we bring the heart of LILO (looking In, Looking Out) — deep reflection, authenticity, and agency — into the realm of money, the economy, and futures? For years, Positive Vibes had worked with rightsholders through LILO methodologies to explore identity, relationships, and […]
When Gayon Inc. took on the role of lead implementer for Free to Be Me Philippines Year 3, it was more than just a responsibility. It was a turning point. With F2BM in its final cycle, the question loomed: How do you ensure that a movement for equality doesn’t lose its fire once a program […]
Youth from the cities of Bulawayo and Mutare in Zimbabwe have taken a bold path to shape the future of food systems. This was clear at the Green Transition Policy Symposium recently held in Bulawayo, hosted under the Green Transition project, funded by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Zimbabwe. The symposium brought together youth participants from Bulawayo and Mutare who had been trained under the project’s policy and smart farming […]
During this year’s Pride in La Paz, Bolivia, two Hivos colleagues received a special award in recognition of our long-standing commitment to LGBTIQ+ rights in the country. “As Hivos, we actively contributed,” said Eliot, who accepted the award along with Lorena. “We set up a large stage and put Pride flags along the entire route. […]