• opinion

    Lawsuits and funding cuts from governments such as the US and the EU, aimed at restricting free speech, are putting pressure on global democracy. Activists, journalists and civil organizers face legal threats designed to stifle dissent as well as deliberate financial restrictions. Civil society groups urgently need legal protection and increased support to continue to defend democracy.

    May 14, 2025

  • vacancy

    For our program department in The Hague, we are looking for an enthusiastic Project Assistant who can support our worldwide projects and programs with operational, financial, and communication support as well as events management and administrative organization.

  • vacancy

    Hivos is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Deputy Program Manager for the Free to be Me program. The Deputy Program Manager will assist the Program Manager in program oversight, managing for results technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management of F2BM.

  • opinion

    The global commitment to fair climate finance is at a crossroads. COP29 concluded with a disappointing New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG), leaving developing nations at risk of being left behind. With the U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and slashing development aid, prospects for more ambitious fair climate finance are getting out […]

    February 11, 2025

  • blog

    In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru meet, we went on a transformative journey last December that showed us the essential role of Indigenous leadership in the fight against climate change. The Cuida! Amazon climate advocacy event (Cuida, a local slang word, means both take care and hurry up), brought […]

    February 10, 2025

  • News

    The ties between Latin America and the Kingdom of the Netherlands through the Caribbean Netherlands mean that these neighboring territories share many challenges – from climate change to public safety – and need to work together effectively to address them. Hivos and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) recently convened a panel of experts […]

    February 3, 2025

  • News

    The European Union System for an Enabling Environment for Civil Society (EU SEE) was officially launched in Johannesburg, South Africa on January 29, 2025. The EU SEE platform, which will be implemented by civil society in 86 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, implements and maintains an early warning and monitoring mechanism to document […]

    January 29, 2025

  • vacancy

    We’re looking for an inspiring and experienced program manager and campaigner to lead the Walking the Talk program. In this unique program, you’ll bring together four European organizations to collectively advocate for inclusive and feminist foreign policies and practices and increased financing for feminist organizations.

  • vacancy

    This position is a co-leadership position with the Program Manager. Jointly you will play a pivotal role in implementing the Digital Defenders Partnership’s strategy for 2024-2027, guiding the team, and ensuring the safety and support of Human Rights Defenders around the world.