Nail Nizamoglu Foreign Policy & Democracy Intern, Washington, DC Office Nail Nizamoglu is the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Foreign Policy & Democracy Intern.
Cristian González Cabrera Senior Researcher, Human Rights Watch Cristian González Cabrera is a senior researcher in the LGBT rights program at Human Rights Watch, where he focuses on Latin America and the Caribbean.
Gender-Based Violence in the Context of Conflict and Crisis Published: 19 June 2025 Gender-based violence is a devastating consequence of crises and conflicts, disproportionately affecting women and girls. This factsheet highlights the international dimension and the impact of declining funding for aid projects.
For human security in Middle East policy: Options for political action Published: 13 June 2025 Security, dignity, and self-determination for all people in Palestine and Israel are the basis for lasting security. An approach based on international law and feminism offers further options for action.
Tapping into the Momentum Published: 12 June 2025 The EU and India are seeking strategic partnerships to shape a more multipolar order. The TTC offers a platform to align on key issues related to trade, digital policy, and green tech - but translating intent into impact remains a work in progress.
Katharina Obser Program Director, Democracy, Washington, DC Office Katharina Obser is the Democracy Program Director at the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Washington DC, where she works to tackle both challenges and opportunities facing demo
Budgeting for Security? Published: 28 May 2025 As Europe rethinks its security strategy in light of global shifts, a new initiative aims to ramp up defense efforts. This paper warns the plan lacks real coordination incentives and calls for deeper reforms that tie funding to shared priorities like democratic resilience and climate security.
Unsettled Home Published: 15 May 2025 What does it mean to build a family when the world tells you your love doesn’t count or that you shouldn't exist? Unsettled Home brings together stories, reflections, and realities that challenge the norm and re-frame the meaning of family.
The Transfeminist Playbook Published: 12 May 2025 The Playbook is a practical toolkit for trans, gender diverse people, and allies providing real-life strategies, but also a call for action and solidarity.
Why Germany should bolster security beyond defense amidst Trump's global impact Published: 9 May 2025 The incoming German government will have to navigate challenges that are existential to Germany, Europe. This publication applies a feminist perspective to the far-reaching impact of the second Trump administration on global peace and security.
Breaking the Silence Published: 17 April 2025 This research seeks to break the silence surrounding sexual consent, particularly in a culture where women are pressured to remain virgins until marriage and are frequently blamed when they fall victims of sexual violence.
Diaspora Published: 26 March 2025 This is a booklet about Nepali women diaspora produced by The Feminism Project Nepal and the Alliance Française de Katmandou (AFK). It contains eleven testimonies showing Nepali diaspora women's difficulties in coping with their multicultural backgrounds.
Ha Eun Yoon Programme Manager Foreign & Security Policy, East Asia Office in Seoul, South Korea Ha Eun has been working with the Böll Foundation since 2024 as the Program Manager for Foreign and Security Policy.Before joining the Foundation, she gained various expe
Testing the fault lines Published: 14 March 2025 Election-related disinformation is reshaping democracies across Africa. This study examines how fake content spread during elections in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal fuels distrust, exploits divisions, and skews public perception.
From Forest to Furnace Published: 14 March 2025 The burning of wood for energy is increasing worldwide, putting pressure on forests and ecosystems. This paper analyzes the development in Europe, North America, East Asia, Africa, and South America.
Global Circular Economy Published: 7 March 2025 A circular economy can help mitigate the negative effects of our resource consumption and reduce the massive dependence on raw materials from other countries. The study sets out what needs to be considered in order to achieve a just transition towards a circular economy.
Trump 2.0, Green Transition, and Transatlantic Climate Action Published: 4 March 2025 This paper explores how the EU and its member states could adjust their climate policies based on expected Trump administration positions regarding two key elements of global climate action, and possible European responses along the variables of unity and decisiveness.
The Jadar Project, Serbia Published: 4 March 2025 Concerns about Serbia’s Jadar project grow due to irregularities by authorities and Rio Tinto. Issues like sustainability failures, activist repression, unlawful assessments, corruption, and political influence, erode trust. This briefing covers the developments, concerns, and implications.
Intersectional Feminist Perspectives On Cybercrime Law Published: 28 February 2025 Cybercrime threatens not only digital security but also deepens social inequalities, affecting marginalized groups like women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and human rights defenders. This policy briefing explores the risks of weaponized cyber laws and proposes a human rights-based approach.
Brendan O'Donnell Program Director, Climate & Environmental Policy Brendan O’Donnell is the Foundation’s Climate and Environment Policy Program Director since February 2025.
Climate Security Report Published: 6 February 2025 This report reviews climate security literature, identifies key players, and analyzes case studies. It highlights actors' needs in different contexts and offers recommendations for global, regional, and local engagement, with a focus on the global South.
Climate Justice and Equitable Futures Published: 6 February 2025 The briefing shows how the scenarios of the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report (AR6) perpetuate existing inequalities into the future. It explores alternative perspectives that prioritize equitable futures, climate justice, and well-being for all in IPCC AR7.
Annual Report 2023 Published: 31 January 2025 As a political foundation, we are independent of the party and parliamentary group, but at the same time we are an integral part of the green movement. The headwind that blows in our face is getting tougher every day.
Böll.Thema 2/24: Democracy Published: 20 January 2025 Worldwide, democracy is under pressure. In this edition of the magazine Böll.Thema we introduce people who inspire us with their commitment to democratic values. Because without dedication and action, there can be no democracy. And without democracy, everything is for naught.
The Anne Klein Women’s Award 2025 to Darya Afanasyeva, Irina Alkhovka and Julia Mickiewicz from Belarus Published: 9 December 2024 The Anne Klein Women's Prize 2025 goes to three Belarusian feminists. The women's and human rights defender Irina Alkhovka, the feminist blogger Darya Afanasyeva and the feminist activist and politician Julia Mickiewicz - they are all targets of state persecution and repression and are currently forced to continue their work from exile in Europe.
From Boom to Burden Published: 10 December 2024 This report strives to shed light on the various biophysical as well as sociocultural long-term impacts of mining, which can mean massive long-term monetary costs for states and further generations.
The US elections 2024 Published: 17 October 2024 The election result in the USA will have far-reaching, international consequences. What will the result mean for transatlantic relations, Europe's security architecture, and international efforts on climate action? The Heinrich Böll Foundation delves into these critical questions from a Green and European perspective, offering analyses and insights into the challenges and opportunities of the post-election landscape.
European Union: How Can Reform and Enlargement Succeed? Published: 16 October 2024 This series of policy papers provides impetus for the EU reform debate to make the European Union more effective, democratic, ecological and socially just. Our conclusion: Germany can play a decisive role in a successful reform process.
Rebuilding Credibility in EU Enlargement Policy Published: 26 November 2024 The European Union has many candidates for membership. It is currently conducting negotiations with Albania, North Macedonia, Ukraine, Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the accession processes are complicated. The current policy paper on the reform debate analyses the arguments for and against a rapid enlargement of the EU and provides recommendations for policy-makers.