Region: Southern Africa
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(In)Decent work in the wake of Covid-19
In partnership with Hivos, Every Girl In School Alliance conducted a Twitter Chat on ‘Decent Work’ under the Women@Work campaign. This article is a merging of different views, perspectives and experiences of the people who took part in the Twitter Chat.
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COVID-19 ravages women’s jobs on horticulture farms
Casual workers have suffered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as most farm owners have shut the door for non-resident workers despite them constituting the majority workers on most farms, as a way to curb the spread of the virus.
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Farmworkers excluded from Covid-19 cushion
Farmworkers have been excluded from the government’s allocation of $600 million set aside to cushion vulnerable households worst hit by the national lockdown put in place to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).
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Covid-19: Workers call for OSHE legislation
The Zimbabwean government should through a statutory instrument (SI) immediately put in place occupational safety, health and environment (OSHE) legislation to address long-standing health issues affecting farmworkers especially in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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A message of solidarity: The crucial role of arts and culture in a time of global crisis
The COVID-19 crisis is confronting us with uncertainties, health risks, economic dangers and dramatic social changes. While governments are imposing social isolation, the need for connection has never been greater. Where the virus is keeping us inside our homes, art, music, film, games, and literature take us out into the world, give us hope, and…
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COVID-19: AZIEA Fears the collapse of informal businesses
The Alliance for Zambia Informal Economy Associations (AZIEA) Secretary General Lameck Kashiwa says the informal markets are already feeling the devastating impact of COVID-19.
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On the frontlines of sexual reproductive health and rights
Zambian-born health and human rights activist Chivuli Riva Ukwimi is fighting for the human rights of marginalized and excluded groups across Africa. In particular, their sexual reproductive health and rights. Having experienced marginalization and exclusion first hand as a transgender woman, Chivuli is driven by her vision for an inclusive world.
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Hivos supporting women in agriculture
Hivos’ Regional Advocacy Manager for Sustainable Diets William Chilufya before commemorations of the International Women’s Day, shared the organization’s vision in promoting women in Agriculture as well as implementation of the Sustainable Diets for All Program (SD4ALL).
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Hivos and Climate Tracker launch energy journalism competition Africa
Join us at the Sustainable Energy For All Forum in Rwanda and win an investigative reporting scholarship! The opportunity Together with Climate Tracker, Hivos will be training and sending six African journalists to cover the Sustainable Energy for All Forum in Rwanda, this May (26th-28th). We are looking for young journalists from Africa who want…
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Pasts meeting futures: content creators join hands to counter repressive norms and practices in southern Africa
Hivos southern Africa held a two-day Regional Makers Summit Critical Content Creation training workshop on 11 and 12 September 2019 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The summit, themed, Past Meeting the Future: Forms, Themes, Mediums of Free Expression in 21st Southern Africa” brought together creative and critical content makers from Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe to discuss key…
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Hivos employee honored for expanding space for LGBT+ activism
Hivos Southern Africa’s Monica Tabengwa was honored by the Other Foundation as an outstanding, long-serving LGBTI activist at a tribute event during the 2019 kopano in Johannesburg, South Africa. Monica earned this recognition, along with one other activist, because of her exemplary and long-standing contribution – at great personal sacrifice – in cultivating strong LGBT+…
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Hope for reaching ‘Beyond Maize’ in Zambia
Drums started to beat loudly, the sound ricocheting off the walls in a frenzy. A dancer, decked out in traditional, celebratory Zambian dress, moved to the beat as he danced his way to the front of the room. Small bells jingling with every step, he gradually approached the speakers waiting for him next to the…
