The Parliament of Zimbabwe and Hivos have formalized a significant new chapter in their collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing gender equality and increasing the participation of women and youth in governance. The MoU reflects a shared commitment to building inclusive, equitable political processes that ensure the voices […]
Hivos calls for the immediate protection of civilians in the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region and for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law. Attacks on civilians and key infrastructure, the use of indiscriminate weapons, and the collective punishment of populations must end. We stand in solidarity with and act to support […]
We are proud to share the inaugural edition of the Connect, Defend, Act! (CDA!) program’s Year in Review. For a program like ours, that advances civil liberties and fights efforts to restrict (digital) civic space, 2025 was a year of great risk and pressure brought by profound global shifts in civic space. We saw authoritarianism gain ground, polarization deepen, and institutions designed to protect accountability put to endless tests. Yet it is […]
At the crossroads of limited access to information, entrenched corruption and the ongoing struggle for a truly free press in Malawi, stands the Platform for Investigative Journalism (PIJ). Established to respond to a glaring gap in the country’s investigative media landscape, PIJ has become one of the few outlets dedicated to rigorous, independent investigative reporting. Their mission is […]
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.