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Human rights are the foundation of sustainable peace and development. At KIOS we support the human rights work of civil society in East Africa and South Asia.
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Call for tenders for End-of-Project Evaluation Consultant(s) for Haki Ni Yetu Project
The Haki Ni Yetu (HNY) Project is seeking qualified consultant(s) or consultancy companies to conduct the End of Project Evaluation…
Voices for Change — From Obstructed to Repressed: The Kenyan New Normal
Written by: Michelle Mwelesa June 25, 2024, is a date that will forever be etched in the memory of Kenya.…
KIOS at the World Village Festival – Lessons in Defending Civil Liberties
This year, KIOS has invited human rights defender and lawyer Michelle Mwelesa from KIOS grantee Civic Freedom Forum to talk…
Forced Evictions in Kathmandu Threaten Human Rights
A rapidly evolving situation in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley is raising serious human rights concerns, as large-scale forced evictions are displacing…
From Finland to Sri Lanka: Support After Cyclone Ditwah Reached Thousands
When Cyclone Ditwah triggered a nationwide emergency in Sri Lanka last November, KIOS moved quickly to channel extra funding to…
Upcoming open call for Sri Lanka
KIOS will be launching an open call for applications for civil society organisations working on human rights issues in Sri…
Where we work
Themes of our human rights work
Human rights are indivisible, which means that all rights are equally important. That is why KIOS supports the strengthening of all rights, be they social and cultural rights or civil and political rights. Themes of particular importance to us include non-discrimination and gender equality, democracy and the rule of law, and business and human rights.
Non-Discrimination and Gender Equality
All people have equal human dignity and human rights. Men and women have the same rights, as do sexual and gender minorities and other discriminated groups. We support work that promotes gender equality and non-discrimination.
Democratic Rights and the Rule of Law
The rule of law and democratic rights have deteriorated pronouncedly in recent years around the world. Civil society defending democratic rights needs our support right now.
Responsible Business, Environment and Human Rights
Businesses must respond to people, not the other way round. We support local groups which promote the accountability of businesses and defend the human rights of people affected by business operations.