Hivos leads new LGBT+ consortium in Africa In more than 32 countries in Africa, same sex conduct is punishable by law, and in some countries such as Nigeria, family members and friends can sometimes face criminal charges if they are found guilty of “aiding or abetting” same-sex relationships. These laws foster a culture of discrimination […]
Hivos and Greenpeace are deeply saddened by the death of the environmental monitor Cristian Javá (22) from the indigenous community of La Petrolera, who died after an attack by illegal invaders that entered the indigenous territory. Javá was part of the PUINAMUDT, one of the local partners that receives support from the All Eyes on […]
Tanzania Gender Networking Programme (TGNP) Mtandao On April 2, 2019, held a pre-National budget dialogue-stakeholders’ forum in Dar es salaam Tanzania. The forum which brought together more 70 participants from Government institutions, CSOs, higher learning institutions, academicians, individual activists, community animators and development partners was themed “Promoting a National Budget that is inclusive and responds […]
Recommendations have been published on public procurement and legislation for 8 countries. The recommendations were prepared within the framework of the project – Assessing Public Procurement Legislations and Practice in 8 countries, funded by the Open Up Contracting program and implemented by the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI).
The blooming schools initiative by NOPE Uganda under the Women@Work Campaign works with Ugandan flower farms in identifying and partnering with schools to promote corporate social responsibility (CSR).
In Bolivia, fear and stigmatization cause many people to ostracize and disrespect people because of their HIV-status, their (actual or perceived) sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. Members of the LGBTI community are often discriminated against, and live without expressions of affection – even from their own families. They experience unequal treatment in the workplace […]
If there is one thing that women working in flower farms want, is that their employers adhere to and practice corporate social responsibility. This was the concern raised during the event ‘Strengthening Corporate Accountability and Decent Work for Women in Precarious Employment’, a side event at the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
What is it like to be a transgender person in Honduras? Shantal is one of three transgender persons whose lives are documented in the film, titled m/f/x. The film premiered last week at the Amsterdam Pink Film Days. Hivos spoke with Shantal, who was in the Netherlands for the premiere. Honduras is not a safe […]
In Kenya, there is still a long way to go when it comes to gay acceptance and equal rights. Filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu made a special film about two girls who fall in love with each other: Rafiki. The film, which is banned in the country, won the Hivos Free to be me Award last week. […]
Monday March 18 was a sad day for Costa Rica, due to the assassination of indigenous leader Sergio Rojas. This well-known Costa Rican led the land recovery movement of the Salitre territory (approx. 200 km south of the capital San Jose). The assassination was an expression of cultural racism, periodic violence, and non-compliance with the […]
Tanzania is amongst the world’s top coffee producers. At 30,000-40,000 metric tonnes annually, the country is making its mark in brewing the world’s most favorite beverage. However the taste, flavor and aroma of this popular beverage is filled with twists and turns of inequality. For an avid coffee consumer, the thoughts around the true cost […]
Costa Rica will be evaluated by 2 international human rights mechanisms The country has outstanding historical debts on this matter On May 13, Costa Rica will be examined by the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a mechanism established by the United Nations Human Rights Council, whose purpose is to review and ensure respect and guarantee of […]