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Civil Society Demands Attention to Human Rights and Climate Justice Ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan

We, the undersigned civil society organizations, movements, groups and individuals, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year’s United Nations Climate Conference (COP29).

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Arab Revolution in Egypt: “We Felt That the World Was Ours”

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The Arab revolutions changed the lives of a whole generation. But it also had an impact on those who were children in 2011. How are they still being impacted by this moment? A conversation between two witnesses.

By Wizza and Inaam Hanim

Global Feminist Pitch 2024: Call For Application

Call for Application

The Global Feminist Pitch is back to support aspiring, feminist documentary filmmakers from Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and (South) Eastern Europe. Apply now!

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Politiker*innen aus Indien, Spielkarten mit deren Gesichtern, eine Hand mit Tinte am Finger, das indische Grundgesetz und eine Weltkugel im Hintergrund.

The 2024 Indian Election: A New Political Landscape Unfolds

Analysis

On June 4, the 18th national parliamentary elections took place in India. Almost one billion voters were called upon to vote. As expected, incumbent Narendra Modi was re-elected as Prime Minister. Yet, the cards were reshuffled.

By Jochen Luckscheiter , Shalini Yog Shah and Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman, PhD

Ein Konferenzraum voller Teilnehmer*innen. Auf der Leinwand steht „Courage to Stand Up for Democracy“. Laptops und Mikrofone sind auf den Tischen.

Greens in the EU election: down in the West, up in the East, South and North

Analysis

2019 was an extraordinary election year for the European Green Party, and it was clear from the beginning of the 2024 campaign that it would be tough to match it again this year. While the Greens lost seats overall, most of the losses were concentrated in Germany and Western Europe, while the bloc was able to pick up new seats in the South and East.

By Tobias Gerhard Schminke

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War in Europe, the escalating climate crisis, Europe's position in the global power structure: The EU faces historic challenges. With this issue of the Boell.Thema magazine, we aim to inform about the history and future of the EU.

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Causa Justa: A Movement for Reproductive Freedom and Autonomy

Colombia emerges as a leader in advances regarding the right to abortion in Latin America. This historic achievement is the result of the Causa Justa (Just Cause) movement. In this magazine, members of Causa Justa share strategies, achievements, and lessons learned.

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The Raw Materials Situation in Neighboring European Countries

Critical raw materials and rare earths are of great economic importance for the European Union. This publication reflects the raw materials situation in four neighboring European countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Georgia, and Armenia.

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