Mohammad Mostafaei’s family arrested in Iran
The lawyer defending Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani himself is hiding for arrest while his wife and brother-in-law are held by Iranian authorities. The authorities have issued an arrest warrant for the well known Iranian lawyer who is defending Ashtiani, a woman sentenced to death by stoning.
First ‘Alliance2015 Office’ opened in Managua, Nicaragua
This month the first Alliance2015 Office in Nicaragua was inaugurated. Alliance members Welthungerhilfe, Acted, Ibis and Hivos expect reduced costs, a better coordination among themselves and an improved standing vis à vis the donors. With joint offices the Alliance wants to increases its aid effectiveness.
International Summer School on Pluralism and Development
As part of the Promoting Pluralism Knowledge Programme, Hivos supports an annual Summer School for young academics and civil society activists from India, Indonesia and Uganda. This years edition of the Summer School started on 12th of July 2010. Are you interested in learning more about human development theories? Follow the participators.
Hivos partner Tolekan Ismailova under severe threat
Hivos is concerned about the personal safety of Kyrgyz human rights defender Tolekan Ismailova, the chairwoman of Hivos partner ‘Citizens Against Corruption.'























