By the We Lead team Sexual and reproductive health is a fundamental human right as well as a human development issue that countries and states must strive to fulfil. But this is a right that is seemingly at a crossroads of gross violations. The shocking news of the Kenyan government’s complacency in allowing expired family […]
Climate change cannot wait. This is a statement that is not far from the truth. Catastrophic environmental disasters have been on the rise through floods, famine and hunger. And now, the world is facing a pandemic that has decimated lives at a massive scale. At the heart of the climate change debate are also communities […]
In the fight to protect the Amazon, Indigenous Peoples are not only up against illegal land grabbers, loggers and other invaders of their lands who are not afraid to resort to violence. They are also faced with local, regional and national governments who foster a culture of impunity that has a devastating effect on Indigenous […]
For Ekal Erupe, a nomadic Turkana pastoralist from Kenya, sovereignty means a sense of authority over his cattle -a source of his livelihood – and sharing resources with his neighbours from the Karamoja community across the border in Uganda. The history of cross-border pastoralist communities has been marred by -clan tensions and resources driven- conflicts […]
This is a series of stories from the Resource of Open Minds (R.O.O.M) Program, New Ways of Working focus area. Through this new area we have on boarded 8 grantees in our continued support to defend the waning civic space in East Africa. Contribution by guest blogger- Natasha Simma Fleeing home to seek refuge and settle […]
Pamela Valenzuela was truly a force to be reckoned with. She dedicated her life to advancing the rights of trans people in Bolivia. Her inspiring story is one of breaking barriers throughout a lifetime. She touched the hearts of members of the international LGBTIQ+ community and will be remembered for her courage by many of […]
A video message featuring LGBTQI+ activist Jairo from Guyana has won the High Flyer Award for best messaging by a development organization. The video was produced as part of the Right Here Right Now program by Rutgers, the Netherlands center of expertise on sexuality, and Hivos. Right Here Right Now supports young activists from different […]
by Silvia Sartori, Women’s Economic Empowerment Program Manager, ENERGIA International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy | This article was originally published on The Guide – Season 3 | 2021 by Enlit The just energy transition represents two core sustainable development goals as formulated by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs: […]
Last month, Pride was celebrated around the world. In places where Covid restrictions allowed, people marched in colorful parades. But in others, just as before the days of Covid-19, they were forced to gather in secrecy for fear of violence or arrest. While Pride is a celebration of hard-won rights in some cities and countries, […]
This is a series of stories from the Resource of Open Minds (R.O.O.M) Program, New Ways of Working focus area. Through this new area we have on boarded 8 grantees in our continued support to defend the waning civic space in East Africa. The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has had its fare share of challenges affecting […]
Times are increasingly difficult for the LGBTIQ+ community in Guatemala, especially for transgender women. On June 9, 2021, Cecy Caricia Ixpatá, a member of RedTrans, died at a local hospital after being violently attacked by two unknown men in Salamá, 256 km from Guatemala City. Just two days later, on June 11, Andrea Mutz Gonzáles, […]
How to achieve worldwide energy access by 2030? And, while doing so, also reach gender equality in the energy sector, amplify women’s voices and accelerate actions on gender and energy. In preparation for the September UN High-level Dialogue on Energy, ministries, governments, private sector, civil society, youth organizations and others gather virtually over five days […]