Hivos’ ultimate goal is to contribute to a democratic, pluriform world society where all people – women and men – have equal rights and opportunities to participate in decision-making processes that determine their lives, and where justice and sustainable development are ensured. Justice and sustainable development cannot be achieved without gender equality, and have different dimensions – social, political, economic, ecological, and cultural – that need to be addressed coherently.

Keyword(s): human rights, democracy, transparency, participation, justice

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