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Foto: Eine lächelnde Person mit kurzen blonden Haaren und Brille, frontal abgebildet. Hintergrund unscharf und hell.

Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: “We need recognition, safety and dignity”

Ajna Jusić’s mother survived conflict-related sexual violence during the 1992–95 war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ajna is one of many children born as a result of such war crimes. Her organisation aims to improve the lives and legal situations of the victims and their children.

Foto: Eine Gruppe serbischer Polizist*innen steht einer Menge von Demonstrierenden gegenüber. Im Hintergrund ist ein großes, rechteckiges Gebäude.

Mining Lithium, Undermining a Democratic Future: EU Deal Takes Serbia Further from Europe

Analyse

The lithium deal brings a new quality to Serbia’s foreign policy zigzagging. At one stroke, Serbia became a strategic partner and the guarantor for the future of the European Green Deal.

By Dr. Vedran Dzihic

Drei Personen gehen durch einen Außenbereich mit Sitzsäcken. Ein großes Banner mit der Aufschrift „Krokodil“ hängt an der Wand.

In solidarity with “KROKODIL engaging words” after attacks on their office

Interview

On September 20, 2024, a group dressed in Serbian nationalist clothing entered KROKODIL's office, removed the Ukrainian flag and intimidated the staff. KROKODIL, a literary organization and partner of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, is facing increasing attacks on civil society in Serbia. We herewith express our solidarity and continuous support for KROKODIL.

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Illustration: Blaue, dornenähnliche Linien, grüner Text „Wizza + Inaam Hanim“ auf blauem Hintergrund, daneben der Umriss eines Smartphones, umgeben von abstrakten Formen.

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

Longread

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

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

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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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The Gunda Werner Institute at the Heinrich Böll Foundation (GWI) pools gender policy and feminist topics.

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