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Attacks on civilians and key infrastructure in the Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region, the use of indiscriminate weapons, and the collective punishment of populations must end. Read our statement: hivos.org/hivos-statemen…

One of the largest waves of Israeli strikes so far has just hit over 60 locations across Beirut and beyond. Deaths are mounting. Destruction is massive. Civilians are paying the price. Again. They are not a target. They must be protected.

#WeAreFaheemAndKarun wins the PRESTIGIOUS“ FREE TO BE ME “ AWARD. By @hivos at @rozefilmdagen presented to to filmmakers who create work enhancing LGBTQI+ acceptance and visibility. The award honors courageous, taboo-breaking stories. @AnticlockFilms

#CSW70’s conclusions commit states to action on AI governance, discriminatory laws, digital justice, labour rights, legal aid & care workers. But political will is running low, and the anti-rights community is emboldened,✍️ @CIVICUSalliance experts ipsnews.net/2026/03/csw70-…

7amleh concluded yesterday evening the activities of the 10th edition of the Palestine Digital Activism Forum (PDAF) 2026, held this year under the title “The Battle over the Palestinian Digital Narrative in the Information Age.” The forum took place fully online over two days, 30–31 March, with the participation of 1,300 Palestinian and international participants. This year’s edition came amid escalating wars and attacks across the region, accompanied by growing digital disinformation and intensified attempts to erase and distort the Palestinian narrative. In this context, critical questions have intensified around the role of digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and both traditional and digital media in shaping public awareness and influencing political discourse in Palestine and beyond. Over two days, the forum created a space for discussion, learning, and exchange of expertise on protecting the narrative, countering disinformation, and strengthening a Palestinian presence grounded in rights, dignity, and justice. Read full press release: 7amleh.org/post/pdaf-2026…

📢Call for Proposals 7amleh is inviting proposals from communications agencies and qualified freelancers in Europe to design and implement a multilingual digital campaign targeting youth audiences in Germany, France, Belgium, and Italy. The campaign focuses on digital rights violations affecting Palestinians, platform accountability, and awareness of DSA complaint mechanisms. The proposal deadline has been extended to 2 April 2026. For full details on the scope of work, eligibility criteria, deliverables, timeline, and submission process, please visit our website: 7amleh.org/post/call-for-…

ATHENA Network, led by our Programs Officer @IreneWesley, supported the planning, coordination & convening of the Africa Regional Convening towards @WomenDeliver 2026 Read the report: womendeliver.org/publications/r…

Are you from Kenya 🇰🇪, Uganda 🇺🇬 or Zambia 🇿🇲? You have the opportunity to inform a regional study around Domestic Resourcing for Youth and Sexual Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) led by @RestlessDev Under 10 mins your views will be counted and inform findings to be shared with Governments and stakeholders! Please fill & circulate! ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/pi0bpiL3

Silence between two fires: The psychological reality inside #Iran The people living inside Iran today are not characters in a geopolitical argument. They are human beings navigating extraordinary danger and uncertainty globalvoices.org/2026/03/20/sil…

CIVICUS stands with 900+ feminist advocates at #CSW70. We call on Member States to uphold the founding principles of the @UN, advance gender equality, and reject efforts to reinterpret the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. ➡️womeninnewyork.blogspot.com/2026/03/womens… #Beijing30

Over the past 29 months the devastating, multilayered impact of Israel’s ongoing genocide has pushed Palestinian women and girls in the occupied Gaza Strip to the brink. Women in Gaza are being denied the conditions needed to live and to give life safely. Read more 👇 amn.st/6011B61WAb

📰New report alert The rapid expansion of AI-powered mass surveillance across Africa is raising serious human rights concerns. A new report by the Institute of Development Studies finds that at least $2bn has been spent by 11 African governments on Chinese built surveillance systems, which carry out facial recognition, biometric data collection, and vehicle-tracking cameras. Often justified in the name of national security and smart cities, these systems risk violating citizens’ privacy and creating a chilling effect on society if deployed without strong regulation and safeguards. Article: tinyurl.com/mv4nvj8t @Vkapiyo #InternetFreedomAfrica

WO=MEN is deeply concerned about the new US-led resolution at the CSW with which they aim to rewrite history and redefine gender. This is harmful and sets a dangerous precedent. #VoteNo to the US resolution at the #CSW70. WRC full statement: womeninnewyork.blogspot.com/2026/03/womens…

Opportunity Alert! ‼️ We are looking for a consultant/team to lead an Outcome Harvesting exercise for our Connect, Defend, Act! program. Digging deep into how we've influenced #civicspace across 4 countries! Details 👉🏾 hivos.org/call/terms-of-…

The U.S. is considering withholding H.I.V. aid unless Zambia expands minerals access. What do we know about Zambia’s draft Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. government?  healthgap.org/zambias-draft-…

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The 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women #CSW70 brings together global leaders, gender equity advocates, and youth representatives at UN Headquarters to advance justice, equality, and representation for women and girls worldwide ipsnews.net/2026/03/at-csw…

Across the world last year, Gen Z took to the streets in waves of mass protest. These mobilisations reveal something significant: a new civic generation is not just finding its voice, it's refusing to be silenced. Read more in #SOCS2026 web.civicus.org/SOCS2026_GenZ #GenZ

@ChrisLynnHedges European colonialism was the starting point, the Iraq war was the turning point, and the genocide in Gaza has become the point of no return.

A harsh climate for many LGBTQ people in Africa is getting worse. Some blame the US | CNN cnn.com/2026/03/16/afr…

Who controls the narrative? #PDAF2026 brings together experts from Palestine and around the world to unpack censorship, algorithmic bias, and digital disinformation. 📅 Day 1 | 30 March 2026 | Online 🌐 Register now: events.ringcentral.com/events/pdaf-20… #PDAF

Join our X- space today x.com/i/spaces/1MJgN… at 7:30 pm as we unpack the theme: Rights. Justice. Action. for ALL Women and Girls in a powerful conversation with advocates and changemakers. #NAYAVOICES #IWD2026 @NAYAKenya @hivosroea @hivos