The crucial guardian role of Indigenous Amazon rainforest communities
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Hivos highlights the crucial role that Indigenous communities play in protecting the Amazon rainforest.
August 9, 2021
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In solidarity with Tunisians: Hivos calls for transparency and protection of human rights and freedoms
NewsIn 2011, the Tunisian people – and especially the youth – inspired a global change with their Revolution. They sparked the Arab Spring and pushed the country onto the path towards democracy. As every democracy experiences ups and downs, Tunisians, too, have witnessed many pivotal moments and milestones in the evolution of their young democracy. […]
August 5, 2021 -
Reflections: the Beirut Port blast one year on
NewsWe call upon Lebanon’s government and political class, to take action and responsibility and finally ensure a fair, impartial and transparent investigation. We urge the international community to continue to push for accountability.
August 4, 2021 -
Creating a Youth-led Social Accountability Movement
NewsMeaningful youth participation in social accountability has the potential to improve the provision of quality Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services. It also ensures that the needs and rights of young people are recognised and prioritised in the conceptualisation, resourcing and implementation of SRHR services. However, lack of information and skills […]
August 3, 2021 -
Hivos’ matching fund vehicle for green startups extends its MENA rally
NewsAs the effects of climate change are starting to seriously impact the global economy, more and more funds and corporations worldwide have begun to make climate-conscious investment decisions. According to ESCWA (2019), climate change is likely to compound persisting development challenges, making adaptation a priority. This is particularly true for highly vulnerable countries across the […]
July 29, 2021 -
Making information about Covid-19 more accessible for people with disabilities
NewsThe Advocacy Center for Disability, Women and Children Foundation (SAPDA) today launched a guidebook aimed at addressing the needs of people with disabilities in accessing information. The “Accessible Media Production Guide” will help the media, government, businesses and other content creators improve the way they get their information across to people with hearing, visual and […]
July 29, 2021 -
Kenya must safeguard the sexual and reproductive health rights of young girls and women
NewsBy 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 […]
July 22, 2021 -
Solar block-chain technology for climate justice
NewsClimate 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 […]
July 21, 2021 -
Demanding justice for Indigenous Peoples
NewsIn 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 […]
July 15, 2021 -
Cross-border nomadic communities upholding their civic rights
NewsFor 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 […]
July 15, 2021 -
Refuge in storytelling: The story of Simma Africa
NewsThis 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 […]
July 14, 2021 -
Celebrating the inspiring life of Pamela Valenzuela
NewsPamela 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 […]
July 8, 2021