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Hivos at the Africa Climate Week
Local communities should be involved in influencing decision-making at the local level and up the chain to the global level. This is especially true for Africa’s communities, who are least responsible for climate change, but suffering most from climate impact. Hivos will be accelerating this debate and much more on 26 September 2021 from 17:00-18:00hrs…
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The blackbox of gender mainstreaming in the energy sector
In its 25 years of existence, gender mainstreaming in energy policies, institutions, programs and projects has been and still is an important part of ENERGIA’s work. But what is gender mainstreaming in the energy sector exactly? In short, gender mainstreaming is a tool or a process to correct the imbalance between women and men in…
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The beginning of a journey set out to make bold changes
What prompted a group of experts to build a network at the nexus of gender and energy? How did gender approaches change the energy sector? Prof Joy Clancy, one of the founding members of ENERGIA, looks at our work over the past 25 years, discussing the main accomplishments in terms of research, gender mainstreaming, advocacy…
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Young people at the forefront of advocacy
With support from Hivos, through the Regional SRHR Fund, SAYWHAT set out to improve access to adolescent SRHR services and commodities among students and young people in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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Consulta pública al informe del Panel Científico por el Amazonas
Como una respuesta a los desafíos que enfrenta el Amazonas, un grupo conformado por más de 200 destacados científicos de la región, se han reunido para formar el Panel Científico de la Amazonía (SPA). En los próximos meses, el Panel emitirá una evaluación científica integral, única y primera en su tipo sobre el estado Amazonas,…
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The future of jobs in the Green Economy
Climate change and the rise of the fourth industrial revolution in the last decade have ignited a shift in priorities worldwide, from changes in lifestyle and consumer choices to digitalization of work and primary services. While the rise of automation has made many jobs redundant, and certain employees replaceable, efforts to combat climate change have…
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How we are working to improve the socio-economic position of LGBTIQ+ people
Worldwide, a disproportionate number of LGBTIQ+ people are poor, unemployed and economically disadvantaged. Hivos wants to change this. So this year we kicked off our five-year ‘Free to be Me’ program. Together with local organizations from 14 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, we will strive to increase the socio-economic rights of the…
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Tabu Osusa and preserving Kenya’s musical heritage
You can easily pass Tabu Osusa on the streets of Nairobi without recognizing this historical figure’s contribution to East Africa’s arts and cultural space. Born 67 years ago in Western Kenya, Tabu has carved out a name for himself in the arts, culture and music scene. He has put on different hats in his 40-year…
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The crucial guardian role of Indigenous Amazon rainforest communities
Hivos highlights the crucial role that Indigenous communities play in protecting the Amazon rainforest.
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In solidarity with Tunisians: Hivos calls for transparency and protection of human rights and freedoms
In 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.…
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Reflections: the Beirut Port blast one year on
We 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.
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Creating a Youth-led Social Accountability Movement
Meaningful 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…
