The Executive Director of Business and Human Rights Resource Center (BHRRC) Phil Bloomer visited Finland at the end of March. …
Achievements
The Ongoing Struggle of Tibet: Insights from Political Leader Penpa Tsering on the Human Rights Situation and the Exile Population of Tibet
Civil society actors and friends of Tibet gathered for a discussion during the visit of Tibet’s President Sikyong Penpa Tsering …
Nearly 400 proposals received for the Rights, Governance, and Accountability Grants under the Haki Ni Yetu project
Thank you for your proposals! We have received nearly 400 proposals, showcasing the incredible interest and commitment to advancing human rights in Kenya.
The KIOS 2022 Annual Report has been published
The KIOS Annual Report 2022 shows that despite the challenges rising conflicts and questioning of the whole human rights systems …
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza requires immediate action – KIOS joins in with over 600 NGOs calling for ceasefire
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is alarming and threatens the realization of people’s human rights. KIOS joins appeals with demands …
Right Livelihood Award to Phyllis Omido from KIOS long-term grantee CJGEA
Phyllis Omido, the founder and Executive Director of our long-standing grantee, the Center for Justice Governance and Environmental Action (CJGEA), is one of this year’s Right Livelihood Laureates. Omido is being honoured for her efforts in protecting the environmental and land rights of East African communities.
KIOS supports Calls to Free Imprisoned Human Rights Defenders Adilur Rahman Khan and Nasiruddin Elan
KIOS expresses solidarity with Odhikar, Khan and Elan and calls for their immediate release. On September 14th, Khan and Elan, …
Developing the human rights responsibility of development banks
Development banks play a major role in financing development projects in the global south. However, their operation has raised important …
KIOS and Siemenpuu join ALLIED Coalition
KIOS and its sister Siemenpuu Foundation recently joined the Alliance for Land, Indigenous and Environmental Defenders ALLIED. ALLIED is an international alliance of organisations, which works to support and enhance the protection of environmental defenders.
LGBTIQA+ Activists in the Spotlight during Helsinki Pride Week
During Helsinki Pride Week LGBTIQA+ activists from the Global South will give their own perspectives of the situation in their countries. On Wednesday 28 June activists from Kenya and Sri Lanka will be live on Instagram. On Thursday 29 June there will be a live screening of the documentary Under the Kenyan Rainbow and a discussion with activists from different parts of Africa in Helsinki.
Interview with Winnie Masai at the World Village Festival
Winnie Masai from KIOS’s partner organisation InformAction will be interviewed at the World Village Festival in Helsinki. The programme “From underdogs to a force for change” will be streamed online on Saturday 27 May at 12:10 pm EET at the festival website.
Terms of Reference for a consultancy to conduct a baseline study in Kenya
TOR for conducting a baseline survey and situation analysis on the development environment and capacity needs of grassroots based organisations in Kenya.
New Board of Directors appointed
KIOS Board of Directors for the year 2023 has been appointed. Ms. Auli Starcks continues as Chair of the Board …
Statement: The KIOS Foundation stands with LGBTIQ+ activists
The KIOS Foundation stands in solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) persons across the globe. We are proud to fund activists fighting for LGBTIQ+ rights in East Africa and South Asia.
The KIOS 2021 Annual Report has been published
The KIOS Annual Report 2021 shows how activists managed to continue their human rights work, even in the situation where Covid-19 pandemic was still ongoing. Last year, KIOS funded 41 human rights projects of programmes in East Africa and South Asia.
The Environment and Its Defenders in Danger
Watch the recording of the conversation between Phyllis Omido and Iiris Lais from the World Village festival!
Elections in Kenya are being waited with bated breath
The elections to be held next week have already increased the amount of fake news spreading online. Kenya has often seen violence after the election results. The organisation that reports on election violence says that it is especially concerned about the violence directed at the demonstrators by the police.
Love is Legal
The decriminalization of homosexuality has and would affect the position of the LGBTIQ+ community in Finland and around the world. Two activists from Finland and Kenya tell us how.
How do we treat the environment as a human right?
The seminar organised by the KIOS Foundation and the Siemenpuu Foundation discussed, among other things, green colonialism, the rights of indigenous peoples and the safety of activists.
Seminar on Human Rights and the Environment – Environmental Defenders on the Frontline
Welcome to the international seminar organised by KIOS and the Siemenpuu Foundation on Tuesday 31.5.2022 in Helsinki and online.
Open call for grant proposals from Nepal
KIOS is opening a call for human rights grant proposals for organisations in Nepal. The focus is on gender equality, non-discrimination and the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. Smaller organisations with limited funding opportunities are encouraged to apply.
Phyllis Omido, the “Erin Brockovich of East Africa”, to the World Village Festival in Helsinki
The Kenyan environmental human rights defender Phyllis Omido comes to Finland for the World Village Festival in Helsinki in May. …
KIOS joins campaign calling for the UN to open its doors to NGOs
Too often authoritarian states are denying human rights organisations entry to UN debates. KIOS has joined a global campaign that calls for states to take civil society participation seriously when they vote for new members to the UN body that controls NGO accreditations.
Kenyan government plans to issue 14 000 national identity cards for the double registered
Without an identity card, it is difficult to get a formal job in Kenya, for example. An NGO called Haki na Sheria helps the double registered and is happy with the great result.
“It is a great honor to be involved in this important work,” says the new Chair of the Board of KIOS
KIOS has a new Board for 2022. Auli Starck was appointed as the chair of the Board and Mariko Sato was appointed as the vice-chair. Both have a strong experience in development issues.
New faces at the KIOS office
KIOS warmly welcomes our new staff members Kati Ruskola, Julia Koskinen, Nora Luoma and Lotta Jokinen. Ms. Kati Ruskola started …
Human Rights Violations in Development Project in Uganda
An irrigation project to help fight poverty in Uganda has led to conflicts between the authorities and the locals. The …
KIOS Annual Report 2020 published
KIOS Annual Report 2020 shows how activists managed to continue their human rights work, even in the midst of a pandemic. Last year, KIOS funded 40 human rights projects of programs in East Africa and South Asia.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Dalits in Nepal amid lockdown
The national lockdown in Nepal has caused an immense downfall in people’s livelihoods. The Dalit community is one of the …
KIOS Annual Report 2019 published
The annual report for 2019 of the KIOS Foundation presents our achievements from last year. In many countries, 2019 was …
Message to our partners during coronavirus (COVID-19)
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading across the world and affecting all of us, KIOS is working to see how we can best support our partners in a flexible way and weather this crisis together.
KIOS office is working remotely
KIOS has been preparing for the coronavirus outbreak in Finland by deciding to do remote work as much as possible. …
Meet six women defending human rights
In our new video series Defending rights six brave women human rights defenders share their stories and tell about their work towards justice and equality.
Guest writer Maina Kiai: Nordic countries must lead in expanding civic space
Former UN Special Rapporteur, Kenyan lawyer and human rights activist Maina Kiai argues that Nordic countries must take a lead in expanding civic space and standing up for human rights defenders.
Music that Brought Solace to Troubled Minds: A Gift for Children in Prison
In Pakistan, the children in prisons are a forgotten population. One day the Child Rights Unit (CRU) of the Dastak Charitable Trust decided to do something that had never been done in any prison in Pakistan: to bring a popular band to play for the children in prison.
Abilis, KIOS and Siemenpuu are looking for program evaluators
Abilis, KIOS and Siemenpuu are looking for program evaluators for a joint foundation evaluation. The evaluation will feed into the …
Mary Lawlor: Human rights defenders are agents of social change
Since the 1970s, the human rights situation has improved in many countries, but not everywhere. Every country has its own human rights challenges. To face these challenges, the role of human rights defenders (HRDs) is crucial, writes Mary Lawlor.
Countering risks and threats to women human rights defenders in Pakistan
In Pakistan, all human rights defenders face severe risks, but women human rights defenders even more so. They need security measures and plans and a network of allies who can help them in times of crisis. Little things can save a life.
Women human rights defenders in Helsinki: “Stand by us”
Brave women from around the world visited Helsinki at the end of August to share their experiences in being human rights defenders. They also offered their advice on how Finland and the EU could support human rights defenders more effectively.
Supporting human rights defenders in Burundi
Since the political crisis in Burundi started in 2015, most human rights defenders have been forced to flee the country to avoid persecution. With the help of DefendDefenders, Burundian defenders in exile have pushed the UN to investigate violations in Burundi.
Helsinki Pride Week: Kenyan LGBTIQ+ activist: “I am marching for possibilities”
Helsinki Pride Week was attended by Kenyan LGBTIQ+ activist Njeri Gateru as a guest of KIOS. She works to decriminalize homosexuality in Kenya.
Kenyan LGBTIQ activist comes to Finland on Pride Week
What is life like for sexual minorities in a country that can impose a maximum sentence of 14 years for …
Finding new ways to defend human rights – KIOS at World Village Festival
The world came to visit at the World Village Festival KIOS participated at the World Village Festival and shared …
Mr. Kim Remitz appointed Executive Director of KIOS
Mr. Kim Remitz will continue leading the human rights work at the KIOS Foundation as permanent Executive Director. Kim has …
Celebrating the KIOS Foundation’s 20 years
Which human rights issues will be the most pressing ones in the near future? How should Finland promote human rights …
20th anniversary publication out
KIOS’ new publication “From little things big things grow” invites you to join in our celebration of the 20th anniversary …
The new KIOS Board of Directors elected
The new KIOS board of directors is full of human rights and development expertise. The new KIOS board of Directors …
Guest writer Phil Bloomer: Corporate Accountability – the orphan child of human rights in business
Corporate accountability is one of the most powerful litmus tests of corporate and governmental willingness to direct markets to the common good and shared prosperity. At present, the litmus paper is showing a corrosive lack of attention, writes Phil Bloomer, Executive Director of the Business and Human Rights Resource Centre.
Welcoming Kim Remitz as acting Executive Director of KIOS
Kim Remitz will lead the human rights work at KIOS from the beginning of October as KIOS acting Executive Director …
KIOS 20 years – celebrating the achievements and the unyielding nature of human rights work
KIOS partner KISORA in the spotlight. Kisumu at the center of human rights development The new governance structures …
KIOS on holiday in July
KIOS office will be closed during the last two weeks of July (from the 16th to 27th July). The office …
KIOS 20 years – celebrating the achievements and the unyielding nature of human rights work
KIOS partner UCCA in the spotlight. Popularizing Corporate Social Responsibility as a Social License to Operate in Uganda: What …
Building a just world with corporate accountability?
Come to listen, how corporate accountability work contributes to the building of a more just world. KIOS organizes a panel …
KIOS 20 years – celebrating the achievements and the unyielding nature of human rights work
KIOS partner Childspace in the spotlight. Proud of our culture and language – ending the cycle of poverty with education. …
KIOS 20 years – celebrating the achievements and the unyielding nature of human rights work
KIOS partner LOSAUK in the spotlight. Our eyes – our movement: Challenges and achievements of LOSAUK and the hijra, transgender, …
KIOS Call for Proposals 2018
The KIOS call for proposals has opened on the 14th February. The deadline for reception of the applications is 20th …
Welcoming Terhi Aaltonen as acting Executive Director of KIOS from the beginning of February
KIOS Executive Director Ulla Anttila will take research leave from the beginning of February. Terhi Aaltonen will take on from …
Save the Date: Open Call for Proposals in February
Note! Call for proposals has been posponed till later date in February. Please follow KIOS webpage for updates. KIOS …
Realizing the right to health in Uganda
Center for Health, Human Rights and Development CEHURD is a Ugandan organization founded in 2007 working on issues related to …
Working for the rights of indigenous communities in DRC
Batwa and Bambuti are the indigenous Pygmy groups living in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Batwa and Bambuti are often …
Corporate Responsibility and Human Rights seminar on 16th May
KIOS Spring Seminar CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS Time: Tuesday, MAY 16 th 2017, at 8:15–15:45 Place: Kuntatalo, Toinen Linja …
Hidden tradition – girl child beading in Samburu communities
Beading tradition, female genital mutilation and early marriages are intertwined in Samburu communities. KIOS partner organisation Samburu Women Trust (SWT) …
New KIOS Board of Directors Elected
The founding organizations of KIOS Foundation elected new KIOS Board of Directors for the next two years. The newly elected …
A long-term partner of KIOS, East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Project EHAHRDP, supports the valuable work of Human Rights Defenders
The space of civil society has been diminishing in many East African countries and defending human rights has become even …
Human rights defenders are under a serious attack – there is need for serious support
Andrew Anderson was elected as Front Line Defenders’ new Executive Director this fall and he started with the new post …
Ms. Hina Jilani, internationally well-known Pakistani human rights lawyer and co-founder of KIOS partner organization AGHS Legal Aid Cell, elected as new president of OMCT
Award winning and widely respected human rights defender Ms. Hina Jilani was elected as the new president of the World …
First report assessing risks faced by women human rights defenders published in Pakistan.
Human rights organization DCHD in Pakistan has made a research, funded by KIOS foundation, which shows that women human rights …
The work of five Burundian human rights organizations has been suspended – Government of Burundi is withdrawing from its human rights obligations
The Government of Burundi has suspended the work of five Burundian organizations. The ordinance was signed by the Interior Ministry …
Business and Human Rights – a Handbook for Human Rights Defenders Published
Toolkit by International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) aims to foster positive engagement between human rights defenders and business. ISHR …
Harassment by Bangladesh Authorities against Odhikar Continues
A key human rights NGO, Odhikar, was subject to accusations of money laundering by the authorities of Bangladesh. The NGO …
Helsinki Media Arts Upper Secondary School Donates for Nepal Schools
Funds collected in Voluntary Work Day Campaign are being channeled for three local schools in Nepal. In cooperation with KIOS …
World Village Festival brought people together
KIOS participated in the annual World Village festival in the Market of Possibilities Tent. Among other things, we presented a …
One Year of Violence in Burundi – Last Week to Support KIOS’ Crowdfunding Campaign
Burundi has undergone a year of violent crisis. So far no end have been seen for grave human rights violations. …
KIOS is Raising Awareness and Crowd-funding for Burundi
Burundi is in danger of facing another civil war. The crisis began as the country’s president clung on power. KIOS’ …
Honduran Human Rights Defender Berta Cáceres Murdered
Awarded Honduran human rights defender Berta Cáceres has been murdered. Cáceres was one of the leading opposing figures of the …
Remedies Needed for the Shrinking Space for Civil Society
The former president of Finland, Tarja Halonen, emphasized the importance of civil society in the launch event of the KIOS …
The Closing Space – KIOS Seminar Report to Be Pusblished
KIOS publishes its seminar report on February 16th. The launch event is titled Closing Space – The Growing Global Challenges …
Burundi Government Suspending Central Human Rights NGOs
The government of Burundi has suspended the activities of ten non-governmental organizations in the country, including six major human rights …
Burundi’s Crisis Alarming
Burundi has fallen into a domestic political chaos over the past year after the current President Pierre Nkurunziza announced his …
Maailma.net: Bangladeshi Human Rights Defender Pleads EU for Action
Maailma.net writes about the challenges of human rights defenders, interviewing bangladeshi human rights defender Adilur Rahman Khan. Read the story …
Ugandan Kasha Jacqueline Nabasegera Wins Right Livelihood Award
KIOS congratulates Ugandan Kasha Jacqueline Nabasegera, who has received the Right Livelihood Award for persistent work for the rights of …
Press Release: KIOS Funding for Human Rights Work Decreases over 40 %
The Government of Finland cuts the development cooperation funds received by KIOS with 41% in the beginning of 2016. As …
A Documentary Film Draws Attention to Human Rights Work in Kenya
Kenyan TV channel KTN (Kenya Television Network) has produced a documentary film on human rights work directed by Phyllis Omido. …
A Petition for Development Cooperation
The Government of Finland is planning to cut the development cooperation funds with 41 % in the beginning of 2016. …
Government of Finland Plans 300 Million Cuts to Development Cooperation
The new government of Finland has planned to cut 300 million euros from the development cooperation budget of the Ministry …
Disputes of Minorities’ Status Delaying New Constitution in Nepal
Tasi Lama, the director of KIOS’ partner organisation in Kenya, visited Helsinki in January. In connection to his visit Maailma.net, …
YLE: Power of Human Rights Activists Increasing, but Lives Get Endangered
Two human rights defenders visiting KIOS’ Autumn Seminar 2014 were interviewed on human rights work conducted by civil society. The interview was done by YLE, a Finnish broadcasting Company
Human Rights Situation in Burundi Reviewed by United Nations Commission on Human Rights
United Nations Commission on Human Rights is evaluating Burundi’s situation in regard of civil and political rights. Burundi is one …
Note of Condolences on the Passing of Human Rights Activist Mr. Odindo Opiata
KIOS office is saddened to share the news of the passing of Kenyan human rights activist, Mr. Odindo Opiata. Opiata, …
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award for Adilur Rahman Khan
KIOS is happy to share the news that Mr. Adilur Rahman Khan, a leading human rights lawyer from Bangladesh, has …
Nepalese Disability Rights Activist Krishna Gautam Shares Experiences from Nepal on September 23rd
The Finnish NGO Foundation for Human Rights KIOS organizes an event on the promotion of the rights of people with …
Ulla Anttila appointed Executive Director of KIOS
Dr. Ulla Anttila has been appointed Executive Director of the Finnish NGO Foundation for Human Rights KIOS. She has been …
KIOS Seminar Report on Right to Food published
KIOS has released a seminar publication regarding the right food. The seminar IMPLEMENTING HUMAN RIGHTS BASED APPROACH: The Case of …
ACADHOSHA: “Victims of sexual violence should no longer suffer in silence”
Conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo often feature brutal and systematic violence against women and children. In despite of legislative renovations the authorities’ ignorance, as well as the culture of impunity, are maintaining the spiral of violence.
Post-evaluation of KIOS funded projects
KIOS has published a study called “KIOS-funded projects and development in human rights – results from post-evaluation questionnaires”.
Uganda: KIOS Partner Gerald Kankya Wins EU Human Rights Defender Award
Gerald Kankya, Programme Coordinator and a founding member of Twerwaneho Listeners Club (TLC), has won the 2012 European Union Human Rights Defender (HRD) Award in Uganda.
New address
KIOS office has moved to new premises. From 27 February 2012 onward our new address is: Lintulahdenkatu 10, 00500 Helsinki …
KIOS Partners’ Regional Conference held in Kampala
The KIOS Partners’ regional conference jointly organised by EHAHRDP and the Finnish NGO Foundation for Human Rights (KIOS) brought together KIOS partners from six focus countries in Eastern Africa.
Blue Veins Increases Security on the World’s most Unstable Area
Securing the security of human rights defenders is one of the biggest challenges of human rights work. The work of human rights defenders has always been challenging in Pakistan, but recently the situation has deteriorated.
KIOS at World Village Festival 2011
Along with many other organizations, KIOS participated at World Village Festival 28.—29.5.2011.
KIOS’ strategy for 2011—2015
KIOS’ new strategy for 2011—2015 was approved by KIOS’ Board meeting 16th December 2010 and entered into force from the …
The Executive Board appointed for 2011
Founding organizations have appointed KIOS’ Board for 2011. Chairman: Anne Romar, Kepa Vice-Chairman: Jani Seikkula, Finnish Refugee Council Board Members 2011 Jussi …
KIOS – YAK Partnership Programme: Encouraging Outcomes from the Evaluation
KIOS – Youth Alive! Kenya Partnership Programme has been a success from the point of view of its stakeholders: KIOS, YAK and the participating groups, points out an evaluation carried out recently. The evaluation recommends that KIOS and YAK continue implementing the Programme also in the future.
KIOS office wishes you Happy Holidays and Successful New Year 2011!
KIOS office wishes you Happy Holidays and Successful New Year 2011!
From a Pilot Project to a Partnership Programme: A Success Story from Uganda
Since 2008, KIOS has supported NAWOU in seeking to promote women’s rights in Uganda. NAWOU’s projects have increased the knowledge of human rights, women’s participation in decision-making, and their leadership skills.
Towards a more Equal Nepal with WOREC
Women and women human rights defenders are widely discriminated against in Nepal, even by male human rights defenders. Since 2006, KIOS’ project partner WOREC has with KIOS’ support improved the status of women human rights defenders and women’s rights in general.
NOTE TO GRANT SEEKERS: Applications accepted only from focus countries
For the strategic period 2011 – 2015 KIOS focuses its funding to its focus countries in Eastern Africa and South …
EHAHRDP Protects Human Rights Defenders in East and Horn of Africa
Human rights defenders in Eastern Africa face intimidation, illegal arrests, unfair trials, torture and disappearances. Many are forced to leave their country as refugees.
Youth Alive! Kenya and KIOS launch a new partnership programme
Youth Alive! Kenya and KIOS have rolled out a new partnership programme that aims to identify and support community based human rights groups to harness their full potential and become key human rights actors in their region and ultimately nationally.
FAMEC is Bringing Women’s Rights Home in Kenya
Communities and their rules affect Maasai women’s life much more than Kenyan legislation. The communities follow patriarchal traditions, due to which women are not expected to participate in community decision-making.
KIOS at World Village Festival 2009
KIOS participated at the World Village Festival 23rd to 24th May 2009 in Helsinki, Finland. This year KIOS’ exhibited a …
KIOS Annual Report 2008 published
The Summary highlights the most important activities of the foundation in 2008, including information on project funding, project monitoring and organisational development work.
The Executive Board appointed for 2009
The eleven founder organisations of KIOS have nominated their representatives to the KIOS Executive Board for the year 2009. The newly appointed Executive Board had its first meeting of the year on 28 January 2009.
Follow-up and assessment mission to India and Nepal
Project Coordinators Kristiina Vainio and Ylva Sjöblom from KIOS visited India and Nepal from 22 November to 11 December 2008.
IMLU Fights against Torture in Kenya with KIOS’ Support
In Kenya, politically motivated torture exists especially in police cells and prisons. The victims of torture are often poor or unemployed, and because of their status, unable to demand for their rights.
Follow-up and assessment mission to Kenya and Tanzania
KIOS Director Elisa Mikkola and Project Coordinator Sari Naskinen visited Kenya and Tanzania 18 November – 3 December 2008.
KIOS celebrated its 10-year anniversary
KIOS celebrated its 10-year anniversary on 12th December in Helsinki. Anniversary was celebrated by all three foundations funding civil societies’ projects in developing countries.
Renu Rajbhandari: Globally, the Core Questions are the Same
Women’s Rehabilitation Center Nepal (WOREC) is a non-governmental organization combatting HIV/AIDS and trafficking in human beings, and promoting the rights of women and children. WOREC seeks to strengthen the actors at grassroots level as well as affect legal and political reforms.
George Kogolla: ”We wanted to show that young people can be an asset”
The status of young people has always been weak in Kenya, even though majority of the population is under-aged. Youth Alive! Kenya is an organization for young people, providing children and adolescents an opportunity to improve their quality of life.
Odindo Opiata: “Are we working for people or with people?”
Economic and Social Rights Centre Hakijamii is one of the few organizations in Kenya promoting economic and social rights. Hakijamii aims to promote the rights of slums’ inhabitants in Nairobi and Kisumu among others by training, campaigning and doing information work.
Peace T. Kyamureku: “How can a 13 year old be a mother when she herself is still a child?”
National Association of Women Organisations in Uganda (NAWOU) is one of the biggest women organisations in Uganda. NAWOU has had an important role in drafting the new Ugandan constitution, which takes account of gender equality remarkably well. KIOS met NAWOU’s executive director Peace T. Kyamureku, who is one of the most known human rights defenders in Uganda.
An Election Observer Promotes a Political Culture, in which Women Vote and Votes are not Bought
Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) is an Asian network of human rights organizations promoting democratization of Asia among others by conducting election observations, campaigning and research. KIOS met Thai Somsri Hananuntasuk, who has worked for ANFREL for over ten years. Ms. Hananuntasuk described her work as an election observer.
KIOS’ 10-year Anniversary Seminar Discussed Democracy on Grassroots’ Level
Democracy cannot be dictated from the outside – it is a long process that needs to originate from the grassroots. This was stated in the 10-year anniversary seminar hosted by KIOS on 21st to 22nd October 2008.
KIOS at World Village Festival
KIOS participated for the second time in World Village Festival in Helsinki 24th to 25th May 2008. At the festival …
Follow-up and assessment mission to Uganda and Ethiopia
Executive Director Ms. Elisa Mikkola and Project coordinator Ms. Sari Naskinen from KIOS visited Uganda and Ethiopia for two weeks in April-May 2008.
KIOS Annual Report 2007 published
KIOS has published the English Summary of its Annual Report 2007. The Summary highlights the most important activities of the foundation in 2007, including information on project funding, project monitoring and organisational development work.
The Executive Board appointed for 2008
The eleven founder organisations of KIOS have nominated their representatives to the KIOS Executive Board for the year 2008. The …
Geographical funding priorities for 2008
For 2007-2008 KIOS prioritizes applications coming from the following countries in Eastern Africa and South Asia: Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, Kenya, …
HimRights and PPCC Protect the Right to Education in Armed Conflict
Children’s rights, especially their right to education, were widely violated during the armed conflict between Maoist insurgents and security forces in Nepal in 1996—2006. Schools were used as base camps, destroyed or closed for long periods of time, and young students were recruited into insurgent forces.
JCSER Defends and Promotes the Human Rights of Palestinian People
In 2006, Palestinian Jerusalemite Nasser applied for a family reunification permit from the Israeli Ministry of the Interior. A few months after submitting the application, Nasser and his wife, who holds a West Bank ID card, were stopped in East Jerusalem by Israeli police.
ACTV Works towards a Uganda Free of Torture
Authorities in charge of security are widely using torture in Uganda. Government officials have admitted the use of torture, despite international conventions against torture. KIOS’ supported ACTV works both with victims of torture and with authorities using torture in order to prevent its use. ACTV has reached visible results through its work.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2008!
The Executive Board and the Staff of KIOS Wish You Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2008!
KIOS seminar on HRBA in Helsinki 27.-28.9.07
KIOS organized a seminar and workshop on human rights based approach to development in Helsinki in the end of September. The seminar day included presentations on the human rights based approach in comparison with needs based development work.