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Encerramento do projeto Global Girls Creating Change
A Hivos torna público o encerramento das atividades da iniciativa Global Girls Creating Change (G2C2). Durante meses de atuação, o projeto se propôs a conectar meninas e mulheres dos territórios do Brasil, Indonésia, Uganda e Nepal às discussões globais sobre emergência climática. Esta decisão foi tomada unilateralmente pelo Departamento de Estado dos EUA, doador do…
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Breakthrough for energy democracy in Tunisia
Parliamentarians slam government renewable energy violations In March 2025, 86 deputies from Tunisia’s Assembly of the People’s Representatives issued a public statement accusing the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy of numerous legal and procedural violations in its management of renewable energy projects. This has put the growing demand for greater transparency, energy sovereignty, and…
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The impact of capacity strengthening grants
The journey of Ekwei and Kutchidja in Mozambique Mozambican LGBTIQ+ organizations Ekwei and Kutchidja exemplify resilience in the face of adversity. Before receiving capacity-strengthening grants, they struggled with a lack of organizational structure, limited networks, and absent strategic planning. These barriers hindered growth and transparency, impeding their potential to secure vital resources. The Free to…
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From opposition to advocacy – Building public support with the help of unlikely allies
From staunch opponent to an immovable pillar of support Under the increasing public support pillar of the Free to Be Program, some partners in Kenya, with support of our Technical partners Sogicampaigns and the Global Interfaith Network, have worked to facilitate increased acceptance of LGBTIQ+Kenyans within their families in critical services, including law enforcement. Evangelist…
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Safeguarding Dutch investments in Global Health & SRHR during the Advocacy Week
Free to Be Me Capacity Strengthening Officer Makena caught up with Teddy Munyimani, a former FTBM CoA Facilitator who is now the Programmes Manager at GALZ, the FTBM Host Organisation in Zimbabwe. Teddy recently attended the Dutch Advocacy Week in the Netherlands, which focused on sustaining Dutch funding for global health and sexual and reproductive…
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A growing hostility for LGBTIQ+ rights in Zimbabwe
In recent months, Zimbabwe has seen an alarming increase in hostility towards the LGBTIQ+ community, reflected in both government rhetoric and societal attitudes. While no new anti-LGBTIQ+ laws have been passed, the environment has become more oppressive, with state officials and media playing a significant role in fostering this negative climate. One of the key…
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Young people shaping a new food revolution in Zimbabwe
For some participants, this was their first experience with graduating – an occasion greeted with applause and cheer. It was the Urban Futures Advanced Certificate in Green Technologies and Sustainable Food Systems graduation ceremony recently held in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The course these young graduates had followed was part of our Urban Futures program, which aims…
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New survey: US funding freeze triggers global crisis in human rights and democracy
A new survey carried out by the EU System for an Enabling Environment (EU SEE) network exposes the impact of the US funding freeze on civil society organizations (CSOs) in over 50 countries.
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Nepalese film Pooja, Sir wins Hivos Free to be Me Award
In this crime thriller, we follow queer detective Pooja, who struggles to hide her identity in a society where there is no tolerance for queer people.
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Queer entrepreneurs in Africa unite
Three years ago, friends and entrepreneurs Rodney, Adam and Chris joined forces to establish the Queer and Allied Chamber of Commerce of Africa (QACC Africa). Their mission: to create a safe and supportive environment for queer entrepreneurs. From homophobic suppliers to difficulties in obtaining a loan – queer entrepreneurs in Africa face significant challenges. And…
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How climate change pushes vulnerable youth in Zambia into exploitation
The far-reaching social implications of climate change can be difficult to comprehend, but in the rural district of Rufunsa, Zambia, they are painfully evident. Climate-induced droughts have led to a cascade of health and social crises one might not immediately think of: diseases, school dropouts, child marriages, and the exploitation of vulnerable youth. Climate change-induced…
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Direct support for LGBTIQ+ activists in danger
Every day, LGBTIQ+ activists risk their safety to fight for justice and equality. They face threats, physical violence, online harassment, false accusations, and targeted disinformation campaigns. Some are prosecuted, hacked, or attacked simply for speaking out. In extreme cases, these threats silence them forever. The Bessy Ferrera Emergency Fund exists to take action and provide…
