Women’s underrepresentation in formal entrepreneurial activities has negative consequences for women and for Africa’s overall development. The lack of female scientists and techies means major untapped potential for national economies and future employment needs. Without access to, understanding of and participation in science and technology, women are at greater risk of being left behind in […]
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day – #BalanceforBetter – calls for ending the gender inequalities that continue to exist in our society. Hivos joins in this call by sharing the stories of some amazing and powerful women we support in East Africa who are contributing to a gender-balanced world. It’s not all rosy Kenya […]
Women account for more than half of the number people living with HIV globally. Further, they have borne the brunt of the disease in a context of gender inequality, violence and often not being prioritized in national responses except during pregnancy to prevent transmission. The disproportionate rates of infections amongst women point out to vulnerabilities […]
In Tanzania, people with albinism live in constant fear of being tortured, killed or persecuted. The home to Africa’s biggest mountain has been a breeding ground of hardship and injustice for this vulnerable group over the years. While the government has set up measures to ensure their physical safety; poverty, stigma, discrimination and segregation continue […]
For transwomen, navigating society’s conservative turf is a difficult tide they have to traverse. From misgendered labels to purported impostor syndrome; they constantly have to demand for a seat at the table as women. In Kenya, the situation is not any different, transgender persons (trans men and trans women in general) have often been classified […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that one in five women is likely to experience disability in her lifetime. For women with disability, the odds against them are double tiered; first for being a ‘woman’ and secondly as a person with disability, having limited access to opportunities such as education, justice, economic rights and the […]
International Open Data Day 2019 is upon us: Let’s celebrate! February 28, 2019 Open Data Day (ODD) 2019 is right around the corner, on Saturday, 2 March 2019! Don’t know what it is? ODD is an annual celebration of open data all over the world. For the 9th time in history, groups from around the […]
zzar Gender Audit of the Central Bank of Jordan; a pioneering experience in the MENA region February 27, 2019 By Shara Jazzar 2018 was a distinctive year for the Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ) as during that period, a Participatory Gender Audit (PGA) was conducted by Hivos within the framework of the […]
Every morning when her alarm rings at 4.00 am, Beatrice Aseyo* gathers strength to face the long and challenging day ahead. Before she leaves for work in the nearby flower farm, Aseyo has to manage her domestic chores which include preparing her two-year-old daughter before dropping her off at a nearby day care in Karagita Village.
Today, IIED and Hivos launch a new publication that explores new ways to attract more finance for off-grid solutions in hard-to-reach areas. The policy briefing shows how policymakers, financiers, civil society and the private sector can leverage ‘inclusive’ financing models by using public finance to unlock the private investment to provide off-grid systems to marginalized […]
Call for Proposals: Production of Open Contracting Videos
The Open Up Contracting program is seeking a video production company that can produce 3 high quality videos, no more than 2 minutes per video. The videos will focus on 3 cases in 3 different regions where the program takes place: Latin America, Southeast Asia and Africa, as well as 3 different areas of work in the program.
Two calls for proposals: Research consultancy for open contracting Are you interested in doing research? Do you believe in the importance of transparent data? And, do you want to improve public procurement worldwide? Here is your chance to join Hivos’ Open Contracting program. Open contracting is a process in which a variety of stakeholders, including […]