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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”

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

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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Lunchtime talk:The Raw Materials Situation in Neighbouring European Countries

Online discussion Monday, 14. October 2024

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Georgia, Armenia
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October

America votes: USA on the world stage

Online event Wednesday, 16. October 2024 in Berlin

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October

Stories of peace and self-empowerment

Exhibition Monday, 21. October 2024 in Berlin

Vernissage and panel discussion on the exhibition "Faces of Peace"
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October

Before the US election: What lies ahead for the economy?

Panel discussion Monday, 21. October 2024 in Berlin

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Actually European!? 2024

Summary

The European elections 2024 take place from June 6th to 9th against the backdrop of multiple crises. Our study captures the mood of citizens before the election and shows that interest in the European elections is high.

By Johannes Hillje and Christine Pütz

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One year since earthquakes hit Turkey, refugees are in an even deeper hole

Background

It has been a year since the February 6th earthquakes ripped through southern Turkey and northern Syria. The 7.8 magnitude quake and several tremors directly affected more than 9.1 million people in Turkey, among them 1.7 million Syrian and numerous other refugees. The next day found the country shaken by a wave of anti-refugee policies and rhetoric never seen before. What is the situation today in Turkey, which continues to be the world’s largest refugee-hosting country?

By Joshua Levkowitz

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Russia's all-out war against Ukraine has been ravaging the country for more than two years now. It creates a multitude of new challenges that need to be adequately taken into account when planning and implementing Ukraine's reconstruction strategy. A fair and sustainable reconstruction requires gender-sensitive decision-making and implementation of measures.

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#exitplastic Now!

Publication

The manifesto for social and structural changes to solve the plastics crisis. A civil society call to #exitplastic. Now!

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Resilient Agriculture on the African Continent: The Proof will be in the Soil

E-Paper

Africa must find pathways to provide a better life for its people, including access to healthy and sustainably produced food. This policy paper takes a closer look at the role of synthetic fertilizers in African food systems.

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Recent Articles & Specials

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

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

Global Feminist Pitch 2024: Call For Application

Events

Lunchtime talk:The Raw Materials Situation in Neighbouring European Countries

America votes: USA on the world stage

Stories of peace and self-empowerment

Before the US election: What lies ahead for the economy?

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