Hivos calls for the immediate protection of civilians in the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region and for all parties to comply with international humanitarian law. Attacks on civilians and key infrastructure, the use of indiscriminate weapons, and the collective punishment of populations must end. We stand in solidarity with and act to support […]
Through this consultancy we aim to strengthen digital security practices among 18 Civil Society Actors and Civil Society Organizations in Palestine.
Safety and security of human rights activists and people who work in civil society organizations has always been a key consideration in programming. Yet, it is one of the most misunderstood and neglected when it comes to budgeting and availing resources for activists to support themselves. Having worked with activists and frontrunners of social change […]
In a world unsettled by change, conflict, and uncertainty, where civil society and its voices face powerful opposing forces, something important is taking root in the occupied Palestinian territory.
We’re looking to recruit a Project Officer to join our Connect, Defend, Act! program in the occupied Palestinian territory to support civil society actors in their efforts to defend and expand civic space.
The Voices for Just Climate Action program in Tunisia has just ended. While the program’s work in other countries continues for a few more months, we’re looking back at its results in Tunisia. Program Manager Essia Guezzi experienced it from beginning to end; we’ve asked her to share its achievements and her insights with us. […]
Building on the first Green Growth Summit’s success, Hivos is hosting the region’s most pioneering changemakers for the second consecutive year in Cairo on June 16.
In the far South of Tunisia – where environmental degradation meets systemic neglect – a powerful form of resistance is taking shape. Through dance, photography, performance art, and other disciplines, Danseurs Citoyens Sud (DCS) shows art can also be an excellent tool of transformation, learning, and advocacy for climate justice. Voices for Just Climate Action […]
In a vibrant and evolving entrepreneurial arena, two Tunisian startup founders embody a new generation of entrepreneurs, combining innovation, resilience, and a bold international outlook. Coming from very different sectors – e-commerce and agritech – Dabchy and Seabex are both driven by a fierce desire to turn local initiatives into global ventures with impact. Supported […]
Hivos is recruiting for a project office to support planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting at country and regional level for the Connect, Defend, Act! program in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Hivos is implementing a project in Tunisia with the aim of increasing the resilience of civil society organizations through equipping them with legal tools, safety mechanisms and evidence-based advocacy messages to strengthen civic space. We’re looking for a Project Manager (PM) to oversee the implementation of this project both strategically and operationally.
Parliamentarians slam government renewable energy violations In March 2025, 86 deputies from Tunisia’s Assembly of the People’s Representatives issued a public statement accusing the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy of numerous legal and procedural violations in its management of renewable energy projects. This has put the growing demand for greater transparency, energy sovereignty, and […]