Defying Culture in the Fight for Equality
Grace Lolim is no ordinary woman. A strong feminist in one of the most patriarchal regions in Kenya, this grassroots activist spends her days advocating for gender quality and respect for human rights...
Grace Lolim is no ordinary woman. A strong feminist in one of the most patriarchal regions in Kenya, this grassroots activist spends her days advocating for gender quality and respect for human rights...
Women’s rights are human rights! Unfortunately the obvious statement is far from reality. Still in 2019 women face systematic discrimination of their rights and liberties every day in every country.
The 2030 Agenda includes the fundamental principle that no one shall be left behind when realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – ‘Leave no one behind’. This means that everyone...
For Colombia, 2019 starts as a year with a challenging situation, where peace building and the evolving of civic space towards the contribution to build a just and sustainable world, are at stake.
Mufasa, the rising star of Kenyan spoken word raises issues on kenyan identity, gender roles and corruption.
On Tuesday Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack in Nairobi. Forum Syd speaks to people close to the scenes.
Anna Stenvinkel will be the next Secretary-General for Sweden's largest civil society platform, Forum Syd. She will take office on February 25th.
After several decades of conflict, Somalia is stabilizing. In its reconstruction, the diaspora plays a special role.
The peace process in the contested land area between Puntland and Somaliland would benefit from greater inclusion of women, Forum Syd’s partner Amal testifies.
Three years ago world leaders agreed on 17 goals for a better world by 2030. Let’s celebrate by showing that people coming together in civil society have the power to change!