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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, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti,…
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…
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…
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…
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…