Region: Latin America
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Interview with Mariana Lyrio, political advisor at Brazil’s Climate Observatory
The Climate Observatory is a coalition of Brazilian civil society organizations and an ally of Hivos. At the Observatory, Mariana Lyrio follows national and international debates on the environment and climate change. She also advocates for a new kind of politics, one that prioritizes protecting the environment, the climate, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples.…
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Casa Preta (House of Black Culture)
Casa Preta literally means “black house” in Portuguese. It is a cultural center in Belém of Pará, the capital city of Pará state in the north of Brazil. People come to the center to learn about Brazil’s African culture. Casa Preta plants African baobab trees, makes African drums and gives music lessons at schools. Paula…
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Wielding information in the fight to save the Amazon
Indigenous communities in the Amazon live in remote areas with little access to news. The types of media that do reach them are often financed by companies that put profit above nature. But the independent media platform Tapajós de Fato speaks with a different voice.
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Rights of nature
The Guardiões do Bem Viver (Guardians of Living Well) organization is working to legally establish the rights of the Arapiuns River in the Brazilian Amazon. This will protect the river and its important role in food supply, health, accessibility and nature conservation. Rights of the river The inhabitants of the Amazon depend on rivers for…
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16 Días de Activismo: Nuestras voces contra todas las violencias de género
Los 16 Días de Activismo contra la Violencia de Género es un movimiento global dedicado a crear conciencia y fomentar acciones para poner fin a la violencia basada en género (VBG). Celebrado anualmente del 25 de noviembre, Día Internacional para la Eliminación de la Violencia contra las Mujeres, al 10 de diciembre, Día de los…
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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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The feminist helpline for survivors of online gender-based violence in Ecuador
In Ecuador, the fight against gender-based violence isn’t just happening in the streets—it’s happening online. Sitting behind their screens, women and LGBTIQ+ individuals are facing an onslaught of digital harassment, exploitation, and threats.
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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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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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Wildfires continue ravaging Latin America – a personal account from Ecuador
The steadily worsening climate crisis now has Latin America fully in its grip. Across the region, severe droughts, flooding, and wildfires have ravaged countries like Brazil, Ecuador, and Bolivia, destroying forests, wildlife, and livelihoods. These extreme weather events are clear signals of a climate emergency spiraling out of control, pushing vulnerable ecosystems to the brink…
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La universidad estatal de lupane se asocia con urban futures y jóvenes para luchar contra el cambio climático
Con el objetivo de enfrentar los urgentes desafíos del cambio climático y promover innovaciones locales, la Universidad Estatal de Lupane (LSU) ha unido fuerzas con diversas organizaciones de formación juvenil, incluido el programa Futuros Urbanos de Hivos. Esta colaboración busca empoderar a los jóvenes con las herramientas y habilidades necesarias para convertirse en líderes de…