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Cuestionar las normas de género: Una ruta para la participación y la autonomía de las mujeres en la Acción Climática
El Foro Latinoamericano de Inversión de Impacto Centroamérica y el Caribre (FLII CA&C), realizado en Costa Rica bajo el lema Sistemas en Acción, reunió a una comunidad diversa de líderes, inversores, emprendedores e innovadores comprometidos con generar un impacto positivo en lo social, ambiental y económico. Este evento inspirador se consolidó como un punto de…
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A way out of period poverty for rural women in Zimbabwe
To observe this year’s International Day of Rural Women, our S(HE) Matters project hosted a sanitary pad-making workshop for 40 farm workers in Mazowe District, Zimbabwe, in partnership with the General Agriculture and Plantation Workers’ Union of Zimbabwe (GAPWUZ) facilitated by Pad Up Zimbabwe. Besides helping reduce period poverty, the workshop aimed at improving menstrual…
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Hivos at the G20 and COP 29: Local Solutions, Global Leadership
The participation and leadership of women and racialized populations (such as Afro-descendants, Indigenous people, and traditional communities) from the Global South in climate action are essential for building truly inclusive and sustainable solutions. In the context of global events such as the G20 and COP29, these voices bring ancestral knowledge and unique perspectives on the…
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Hivos no G20 e COP 29: Soluções Locais, Lideranças Globais
A participação e o protagonismo das mulheres do sul global e dos povos indígenas na ação climática são essenciais para construir soluções verdadeiramente inclusivas e sustentáveis. A participação e o protagonismo das mulheres e populações racializadas (como afrodescendentes, indígenas e comunidades tradicionais) do sul global na ação climática são essenciais para construir soluções verdadeiramente inclusivas…
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Call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon, and Israel
Hivos has signed the open call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon, and Israel and an end to impunity in this spiraling humanitarian catastrophe and escalating regional conflict. Read the statement below, signed by over 150 NGOs. We, the undersigned organizations, appeal to all UN member states to secure an immediate ceasefire across Gaza, Lebanon,…
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Improving youth access to SRHR services in East and Southern Africa
This October, our Regional Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Fund program hosted a three-day event to share ideas on improving SRHR service provision for young people. In attendance were partners, government representatives, civil society organizations and young people from Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Working with the program’s partners Restless Development (Zimbabwe)…
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Working with journalists to improve environmental and health reporting
The power of the media to set an agenda, share information and be an educational tool is vital in Hivos’ work. Breaking down technical aspects of our programs into everyday language that anyone understands is critical for stakeholder engagement and the impact we want to achieve. Three of our programs in Zambia recently organized a…
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Cambio de liderazgo en Hivos
Hivos anuncia que Anne Jellema dejará su cargo como Directora Ejecutiva. Ella dejará el puesto el 1 de enero de 2025 para unirse a 350.org como su nueva Directora Ejecutiva. Durante los dos años de Anne como Directora Ejecutiva, Hivos fortaleció su voz externa; profundizó su compromiso con la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión;…
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Leadership change at Hivos
Hivos announces that Anne Jellema will step down from her role as Chief Executive Officer. She will leave per January 1, 2025 to join 350.org as their new Executive Director. During Anne’s two years as CEO, Hivos strengthened its external voice; deepened its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; expanded partnerships with new funders; and…
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Pre-register for the upcoming Financing for Feminist Futures conference
We’re excited to announce the upcoming Financing for Feminist Futures conference! Are you an activist, researcher, policymaker, donor, or member of a civil society organization who wants to make gender equality a reality for all? Join us in Madrid next year to connect, share ideas, and strategize on how to secure more and better funding…
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Hivos calls for an immediate ceasefire and protection of civilians in Lebanon
Hivos stands in solidarity with the people of Lebanon during this time of immense hardship. Israel’s recent escalation of attacks against Hezbollah has injured and killed thousands of Lebanese civilians. We unequivocally condemn any violence that claims innocent lives, displaces families, and devastates communities. All parties to this conflict must abide by international humanitarian law…
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Lupane State University partners with Urban Futures and youths to fight climate change
In a bid to address the urgent challenges of climate change and foster local innovations, Lupane State University (LSU) has teamed up with several youth empowerment organizations, including Hivos’ Urban Futures program, to equip young people with the skills needed to become climate change champions. This initiative, which reflects a growing global emphasis on sustainable…
