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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 the LGBTI-community in Uganda. Read more
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 majority of KIOS’ funding is channeled…
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. CJGEA, an organization founded by Phyllis…
A Petition for Development Cooperation
The Government of Finland is planning to cut the development cooperation funds with 41 % in the beginning of 2016. You still have time to sign…
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 for Foreign Affairs. Such a large…
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, a Finnish news service on sustainable…
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…
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 of KIOS’ focus contries. The hearing…
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, the director of Hakijamii Centre for…
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 been awarded with the 31st Annual…
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 disabilities in Nepal. In the event…
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 acting Executive Director of KIOS since…
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 Right to Food was held in…
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…
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 Finland
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…
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…
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 beginning of 2011. The Board had…
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 Förbom, Amnesty International Finnish Section Hanna-Mari…
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…
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…
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…
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 Asia. Funding cannot be granted for…
Taistelu slummien asukkaiden taloudellisista ja sosiaalisista oikeuksista Keniassa
Kenian taloudellisesta kasvusta huolimatta taloudellisten ja sosiaalisten oikeuksien toteutuminen Kenian slummialueilla on edelleen heikkoa. Hallituksen ja paikallisviranomaisten toimet ongelmien ratkaisemiseksi ovat olleet riittämättömiä.
Taistelu slummien asukkaiden taloudellisista ja sosiaalisista oikeuksista Keniassa
Kenian taloudellisesta kasvusta huolimatta taloudellisten ja sosiaalisten oikeuksien toteutuminen Kenian slummialueilla on edelleen heikkoa. Hallituksen ja paikallisviranomaisten toimet ongelmien ratkaisemiseksi ovat olleet riittämättömiä.
Taistelu slummien asukkaiden taloudellisista ja sosiaalisista oikeuksista Keniassa
Kenian taloudellisesta kasvusta huolimatta taloudellisten ja sosiaalisten oikeuksien toteutuminen Kenian slummialueilla on edelleen heikkoa. Hallituksen ja paikallisviranomaisten toimet ongelmien ratkaisemiseksi ovat olleet riittämättömiä.