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From online harassment to structural barriers, women in politics still face many challenges. @NerimaW shares insights on the realities women leaders face today. ▶️ youtu.be/7x3MiFunaCI?si… @EUinKenya @siasaplace @KIOSFoundation @NGECKenya @CSONetwork #HakiNiYetu #IWD2026

Together with Siaya Widows Network, a #HakiNiYetu grantee working in Siaya, we have convened a Justice and Empowerment Forum for Widows to mark International Women’s Day. The forum brings together widows to speak about the challenges they face in their communities, including land rights, economic empowerment, and access to justice. These conversations are critical in ensuring that widows are not left behind in the fight for women’s rights. We are joined by National Government Administration Officers, @NGECKenya, and other duty bearers as we collectively push for #RightsJusticeAction for widows and all women. Widows deserve dignity, protection of their rights, and equal opportunities to thrive. #IWD2026 #RightsJusticeAction #HakiNiYetu #WomenRights #JusticeForWomen

Together with our #HakiNiYetu project grantee, Blessed Women in Mining, we are working to ensure women in mining communities enjoy economic justice and dignity. #IWD2026 #HakiNiYetu

This #IWD, we highlight the need to invest in market opportunities for women in mining to strengthen their economic rights. #HakiNiYetu remains committed to advancing women’s empowerment through grassroots action. @KIOSFoundation @EUinKenya @CSONetwork youtu.be/11afHAfU7f8?si…

Partnerships remain at the heart of #HakiNiYetu. As we joined the #IWD2026 celebrations, we were proud to collaborate with @TaitaTaveta006, alongside the Department of Health, Mining and Gender in advancing conversations on #Rights&Justice. #HakiNiYetu #IWD2026

"Women are not getting fair business practices in terms of opportunities and access to equipment at mining sites. There is a need to ensure they also have a fair share of the market." ~ @WinnieMasai @EUinKenya @KIOSFoundation @CSONetwork @MiBeMa_2022 @NGECKenya #HakiNiYetu

“Women contribute significantly to the development agenda. We are therefore creating a platform for dialogue on GBV, strengthening redress mechanisms, and fostering linkages with the community.” ~@WinnieMasai @EUinKenya @KIOSFoundation @CSONetwork Via @tv47news #HakiNiYetu

A few more snapshots from last Sunday’s International Women’s Day march! Twenty thousand people marched through Helsinki in support of equality and the rights of women, girls, and minorities. Thank you to @naisunioni @unwomensuomi @naisjarjestot for organising the march!

In Nepal, 57 parliamentarians, ministers and national institutions signed written commitments pledging to uphold the human rights of sex workers. Read how our grantee FAITH was able to make this happen with their sex worker-led advocacy group: ➡️ kios.fi/en/2026/03/sto…

Nepalissa 57 parlamentaarikkoa, ministeriä ja kansallista instituutiota allekirjoitti kirjalliset sitoumukset, joissa he lupaavat edistää ja puolustaa seksityöntekijöiden ihmisoikeuksia. Lue koko juttu siitä miten kumppanimme FAITH onnistui tässä: ➡️ kios.fi/fi/2026/03/sto…

Nepal’s parliamentary elections began today. The elections evoke both hope and concern as the space for civil society continues to shrink. Reflections and expectations from our grantees in Nepal related to the elections: kios.fi/en/2026/03/nep…

Nepalin parlamenttivaalit alkoivat tänään. Lue tunnelmia ja toiveita vaaleista Nepalilaisilta kumppaneiltamme: kios.fi/fi/2026/03/nep…

On International Women’s Day, 8 March, we will march for equality and for the rights of all women, girls, and minorities. We call on decision-makers to take concrete action to protect human rights and advance gender equality. Will we see you at Helsinki Rautatientori at 13:00?

20 miljoonalla naisella ei ole pääsyä lailliseen ja turvalliseen aborttiin EU:ssa. Euroopan komissiolla on torstaina 26.2. ainutlaatuinen mahdollisuus muuttaa tätä. Allekirjoita Naisunionin kirje TÄNÄÄN komissaari Henna Virkkuselle ja tue häntä puolustamaan aborttioikeutta!

Ahead of #IWD2026, we are producing the latest episodes of the Hatua Podcast, focused on Rights, Justice, and Action for Women and Girls. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. youtube.com/playlist?list=… #HakiNiYetu #IWD2026

"We need resilience. To know that like a weaver bird, you play your role today and collectively we make the world a better place." "Tarvitaan resilienssiä. Kuten kutojalinnut, sinä teet oman osuutesi tänään ja yhdessä teemme maailmasta paremman paikan." Joseph Kibugu, BHRC

Learn more about the project: kios.fi/en/haki-ni-yet… Together, we can build a more empowered and resilient civil society! (2/2) #HakiNiYetu #HakiNiMashinani #YouthForChange #EUinKenya

HakiNiYetu project led by KIOS, implemented with @InformAction_KE and @CSONetwork supports Kenyan civil society with funding and training to defend human rights. Partnership with @EUinKenya, highlights the EU’s commitment to empowering civil society. One tangible result👇 (1/2)

Today, our #HakiNiYetu project steering committee hosted the @EUinKenya led by Mita Manek & Mathew Brooke. The meeting reviewed project progress and explored next steps in strengthening county and grassroots orgs to advance human rights accountability. #HakiNiYetu