Hivos

Founded in 1968, Hivos is a non-governmental organisation based in Den Haag, Netherlands working on human rights, gender equality, lgbtq+ +2 more.

Hivos is a Dutch non-profit organisation founded in 1968 on humanist principles. It works with activists, journalists, entrepreneurs, artists and innovative organisations in more than 30 countries, mainly in Latin America, East and Southern Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East and North Africa. Its work focuses on LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality and women's rights, climate justice, and civil rights and freedom of expression. Hivos supports local organisations with funding, knowledge, networks and protection, runs an emergency fund for activists at risk, and lobbies Dutch and international policy makers. It is funded mainly by government grants, with additional income from the Nationale Postcode Loterij, individual donors and legacies. Hivos is recognised as a charity by the CBF and holds ANBI status, allowing donations to be tax-deductible in the Netherlands.