Region: Global
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Namibia’s groundbreaking ruling: a victory for LGBTIQ+ equality
In a historic ruling on June 21, 2024, the Namibian High Court declared the country’s laws banning same-sex relations unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for human rights and LGBTIQ+ equality in the region. Central to this landmark victory is Friedel Dausab, a prominent lawyer and passionate human rights advocate.
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Are we just talking the talk instead of walking it?
Chido Nyaruwata, a young Zimbabwean feminist, and Marinke van Riet, program manager of Walking the Talk, discuss Feminist Foreign Policy and centering Majority World voices and experiences.
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Hivos’ response to renewed hostilities between Israel and Gaza
Hivos expresses grave alarm over the escalating civilian death tolls in Gaza, Israel and the occupied West Bank. We call on all parties to immediately cease their appalling military offensives against civilians and abide by international humanitarian law. We ask the Israeli government to reverse its decision to deny Gazans food, water, electricity and humanitarian…
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Hivos publishes new paper: More climate finance to locally-led solutions
This paper underlines why money should flow to the local level and showcases promising examples of locally-led climate solutions. It shows ways for international donors and funds, as well as for intermediaries, to increase and secure the effective flow of financial resources to the local level.
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How we are working to improve the socio-economic position of LGBTIQ+ people
Worldwide, a disproportionate number of LGBTIQ+ people are poor, unemployed and economically disadvantaged. Hivos wants to change this. So this year we kicked off our five-year ‘Free to be Me’ program. Together with local organizations from 14 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, we will strive to increase the socio-economic rights of the…
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The crucial guardian role of Indigenous Amazon rainforest communities
Hivos highlights the crucial role that Indigenous communities play in protecting the Amazon rainforest.
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In solidarity with Tunisians: Hivos calls for transparency and protection of human rights and freedoms
In 2011, the Tunisian people – and especially the youth – inspired a global change with their Revolution. They sparked the Arab Spring and pushed the country onto the path towards democracy. As every democracy experiences ups and downs, Tunisians, too, have witnessed many pivotal moments and milestones in the evolution of their young democracy.…
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Reflections: the Beirut Port blast one year on
We call upon Lebanon’s government and political class, to take action and responsibility and finally ensure a fair, impartial and transparent investigation. We urge the international community to continue to push for accountability.
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Demanding justice for Indigenous Peoples
In the fight to protect the Amazon, Indigenous Peoples are not only up against illegal land grabbers, loggers and other invaders of their lands who are not afraid to resort to violence. They are also faced with local, regional and national governments who foster a culture of impunity that has a devastating effect on Indigenous…
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Celebrating the inspiring life of Pamela Valenzuela
Pamela Valenzuela was truly a force to be reckoned with. She dedicated her life to advancing the rights of trans people in Bolivia. Her inspiring story is one of breaking barriers throughout a lifetime. She touched the hearts of members of the international LGBTIQ+ community and will be remembered for her courage by many of…
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Urgent message of LGBTQI+ activist wins award for best messaging
A video message featuring LGBTQI+ activist Jairo from Guyana has won the High Flyer Award for best messaging by a development organization. The video was produced as part of the Right Here Right Now program by Rutgers, the Netherlands center of expertise on sexuality, and Hivos. Right Here Right Now supports young activists from different…
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Mind the map: Addressing gaps in health systems through The Amazon Indigenous Health Route
Well-distributed blue and green dots across the Ecuadorian Amazon. That is what we saw when we looked for a map of health facilities coverage in the region. We were brainstorming on how All Eyes on the Amazon (AEA), a program that works to protect the Amazon by defending Indigenous peoples’ rights, could support a Covid-19…
