This September, the lead up to Malawi’s general elections has seen alliances fracturing before they even reach the polls, divisive political choices, and an electorate plagued by a persistent case of voter apathy. For organizations working directly with the public, and those who seek to defend and protect citizen’s rights, there have been many opportunities […]
Hivos has a new project in Colombia that is working with Indigenous communities to strategically use legislative means to fight for their land and rights, and ensure endangered forests are protected.
Our newly released report highlights a critical truth: left on their own, large-scale development projects risk reinforcing the exclusion and discrimination that LGBTQI+ people already endure.
The feminist funding landscape is experiencing seismic shifts and challenges. In this challenging context, we’re organizing the Financing for Feminist Futures Conference to develop strategies to mobilize support for gender equality financing.
Security forces in Nepal used lethal force against protesters calling for the lifting of a social media ban and an end to corruption and bad governance. At least 51 people have been killed and more than 1000 injured, some critically, as a result of the violence. The authorities, in coordinating with the military, are currently […]
In the 2023-24 season, a climate change-induced drought led to widespread crop failure and death of livestock that caused cases of hunger and malnutrition to rise across Southern Africa. In Zimbabwe, the President declared a state of emergency over the pervasive hunger and other drought-related problems. In light of all this, new farming methods have […]
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.
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 […]