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Visit to Besisahar: Human Rights Violations and Violence in the Name of the Green Transition in Nepal
In the small town of Besisahar, Nepal, residents have been resisting a transmission line project funded by the European Investment…
KIOS at the World Village Festival – Towards Just Peace and a Counterforce to the Anti-Gender Movement
This year, KIOS is involved in organising two discussion events. On Saturday, human rights defender Sherine Xavier, supported by KIOS,…
Haki Ni Yetu: A New Dawn of Grassroots Transformation
In a significant milestone for advancing governance, gender equality, and human rights at the grassroots level, the Haki Ni Yetu…
Global South’s Concerns Over EU Omnibus Amendment: A Call for EU Member States to Prevent Backsliding on Corporate Accountability
By Joseph Byomuhangyi – Coordinator, Uganda Consortium on Corporate Accountability (UCCA) The European Union (EU) has long positioned itself as…
Stories of Change: Dalit Women Are Reshaping Nepal’s Future
In a country where Dalit women face systemic discrimination and marginalisation, the work done by the Feminist Dalit Organisation (FEDO)…
KIOS Foundation Programme Evaluation Highlights the importance of KIOS work and grantee satisfaction with the support KIOS provides
The latest programme evaluation of the KIOS Foundation has shed light on its effectiveness in strengthening the capacities of human…
The Scaling Down of USAID and Its Global Consequences
President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze the operations of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) was shocking. It became…
Open Call for Applications: Advancing Human Rights in Kenya
The Haki Ni Yetu Consortium is excited to announce a new funding opportunity for Kenyan grassroots organisations working on human…
Promoting Education as a Human Right in Nepal
For the International Day of Education, KIOS contacted two of our grantee organisations working on promoting education as a human…
Stories of Change: Big Changes for the Future of Ariamawoi Village Through Community Empowerment
In the heart of Meru County, Kenya, lies the small but resilient village of Ariamawoi and its Turkana community. This…
The Long Fight of a Human Rights Organization Supported by KIOS: Supreme Court Upholds Million-Dollar Compensation for Lead Poisoning Victims in Kenya
The Center for Justice Governance and Environmental Action (CJGEA), a human rights organization supported by KIOS, achieved a significant legal…
KIOS Is Announcing Open call for Proposals of the Civic Action and Community Empowerment Grants (CACEG) — Funding Available for Local Organizations in Busia, Embu, Kakamega, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kwale, Siaya and Taita-Taveta Counties in Kenya
We are thrilled to announce the opening of call for proposals as part of our Civic Action and Community Empowerment…
Strengthening Human Rights and Resilience in Kenya – The Haki Ni Yetu Project
Pauliina Savola, chairperson of the Steering Committee of the Haki Ni Yetu project, reflects on the role of the project…
KIOS Is Announcing the Civic Action and Community Empowerment Grants (CACEG) — Funding Available for Local Organizations in Isiolo and Migori Counties in Kenya
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our Civic Action and Community Empowerment Grants (CACEG) in Kenya. This grant…
Finland Must Uncompromisingly Defend LGBTIQ+ Rights in its Foreign and Development Policy
KIOS has been actively involved with other civil society organizations in raising the importance of LGBTIQ+ rights within the framework…
Èquité brings LGBTIQ+ people together in Sri Lanka
What is it like to advance LGBTIQ+ rights in a country that is still recovering from political turmoil and civil…
From Rejection to Recognition: The Landmark Victory of NGLHRC in Kenya
The National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) in Kenya won a decade-long battle as they were granted the…
KIOS Supports LGBTIQ+ Activists in Africa and Asia
KIOS is one of the few Finnish civil society actors providing direct support to the LGBTIQ+ movement in Africa and…
Police Assault and Arrest Protesters in Kenya – Villagers Oppose Construction of Nuclear Power Plant
Last week, police assaulted members of the Uyombo village community and arbitrarily arrested two community activists. The Center for Justice…
When no one is listening: Reena Lama, advocate for the rights of sex workers in Nepal, is visiting Finland
Reena Lama is a Nepalese human rights defender who promotes the rights of sex workers in Nepal. We interviewed Reena…
Interview with Reena Lama at the World Village Festival on sex workers’ rights in Nepal
Reena Lama from KIOS’s grantee organisation FAITH will be interviewed at the World Village Festival in Helsinki. The programme “Sex…
Business and human rights: Perspectives on the security of human rights defenders
The Executive Director of Business and Human Rights Resource Center (BHRRC) Phil Bloomer visited Finland at the end of March.…
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…
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),…
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…