Hivos East Africa will host three side events at the sixty-third session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), together with Kenya Human Rights Commission, Akina Mama wa Africa, FIDA Uganda, Femnet and Haki Mashinani.
On International Women’s Day 2019, we shine a light on our gender partners who drive change for women and help accelerate gender parity across the world. Together with them we are creating a gender inclusive green society, where women and men have equal access to – and control over – renewable energy. The energy […]
According to the 2018 State of food and agriculture report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), globally women make up about 43 percent of the agricultural labor force worldwide, and in some countries like Zambia, women make up 80 percent of all farmers. In addition to participating in farming, most women particularly in […]
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, this year’s theme #BalanceforBetter provides a breeding ground for recognizing the potential of a gender equal world in ending inequalities that continue to exist in our society. Hivos adds a voice to this momentous occasion by sharing the stories of some of the amazing and powerful women we support in East Africa, who in their own way are contributing to a gender balanced world.
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 […]