Has the Era of Human Rights Passed?
Watch the recording of Mr. Maina Kiai’s talk at the World Village Festival! Former UN Special Rapporteur Mr. Maina Kiai …
Supporting human rights work
Human rights are the foundation of sustainable peace and development. We support the human rights work of civil society in East Africa and South Asia.
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Former UN Special Rapporteur Mr. Maina Kiai at the World Village Festival
Has the Era of Human Rights Passed? Kenyan human rights defender and former UN Special Rapporteur Mr. Maina Kiai talks …
New Board of Directors appointed
KIOS Board of Directors for the year 2021 has been appointed. Ms. Nora Luoma acts as new chair of the …
Law reform, legal help and fighting prejudice – LGBTIQ+ activism in Africa and Asia
This year, the world celebrated Pride in exceptional circumstances. We wanted to share stories of brave LGBTIQ+ activists in East …
Sateenkaariaktivistit kriisin aikana
Pandemia on vaikeuttanut ihmisoikeuspuolustajien työtä. Samaan aikaan sateenkaariväestö kehittyvissä maissa on entistä alttiimpi syrjinnälle, kirjoittaa KIOSin varapuheenjohtaja Annika Ojala.
A major court victory to CJGEA and victims of lead poisoning
KIOS-supported organization CJGEA has received a significant legal victory in Kenya. The court ordered the equivalent of 10M euros in …
Where we work
Themes of our human rights work
Human rights are indivisible, which means that all rights are equally important. That is why KIOS supports the strengthening of all rights, be they social and cultural rights or civil and political rights. Themes of particular importance to us include non-discrimination and gender equality, democracy and the rule of law, and business and human rights.
Non-discrimination and gender equality
All people have equal human dignity and human rights. Men and women have the same rights, as do sexual and gender minorities and other discriminated groups. We support work that promotes gender equality and non-discrimination.
Democracy and the rule of law
The rule of law and democratic rights have deteriorated pronouncedly in recent years around the world. Civil society defending democratic rights needs our support right now.
Business and human rights
Businesses must respond to people, not the other way round. We support local groups which promote the accountability of businesses and defend the human rights of people affected by business operations.
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