KIOS will be launching an open call for applications for civil society organisations working on human rights issues in Sri Lanka at end of May–early June. The focus will be on the three thematic areas of the current strategy: The call is scheduled to open at the end of May–early June and will remain open […]
As communities across Taita Taveta County marked International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, the County Government reaffirmed its commitment to tackling sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) while promoting women’s rights and economic empowerment by ensuring gender responsive budgeting including analyzing revenue and expenditure to reduce gender inequalities, ensuring women benefit from employment, compensation, and community development, […]
Across Kenya’s informal settlements, gender-based violence (GBV) often remains hidden behind silence, stigma, and systemic barriers. Survivors frequently face intimidation, limited access to justice, and inadequate support services. In communities already grappling with poverty and marginalization, many survivors struggle to find trusted pathways to report abuse or seek help. However, a powerful shift is underway. […]
In Nepal, female and transgender sex workers continue to endure persistent violence, discrimination, and political invisibility. Their experiences seldom reach the spaces where laws are debated and decided, leaving a profound gap between the protection guaranteed by human rights frameworks and the realities of everyday life. Against this, KIOS grantee FAITH has chosen a path centred on […]
Nepal is preparing for the 2026 parliamentary elections in a climate where civil society feels simultaneously optimistic and tense. Grassroots organisations supported by KIOS describe the atmosphere as twofold: expectations for the elections are high, yet the civic space is narrowing due to increased polarisation, the spread of misinformation, and growing pressure on human rights […]
