Education Published: 14 December 2023 The Heinrich Böll Foundation advocates for inclusive and discrimination-free education. ➤ On this page, you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on the topic of education.
East & Southeast Europe Published: 14 December 2023 The Heinrich Böll Foundation is represented in East and Southeast Europe with a total of six offices. ➤ On this page, you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on East and Southeast Europe.
Digitalisation Published: 14 December 2023 The digitalisation is fundamentally changing our way of learning, working, and communicating. ➤ On this page, you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on the opportunities and challenges of digitalisation.
Contemporary History Published: 14 December 2023 Contemporary history focuses on the recent past, analysing historical events, social developments, and political changes. ➤ On this page, you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on contemporary history.
Climate Published: 14 December 2023 Addressing climate change is crucial for a sustainable future and the quality of life for future generations. ➤ On this page, you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on climate, climate change, and climate policy.
Citizen Participation Published: 13 December 2023 The Heinrich Böll Foundation promotes the fundamental values of an open and participatory democracy and advocates for the strengthening of political participation. ➤ On this page, you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on citizen participation.
Agriculture Published: 13 December 2023 Agriculture has an impact on food security, the economy, the environment, climate change, biodiversity, and the social fabric of a society. ➤ On this page, you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on agriculture.
Work Published: 13 December 2023 The Heinrich Böll Foundation promotes decent work, gender equality, and the protection of labor rights worldwide. ➤ On this page, you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on the topic of work.
Statement by the Heinrich Böll Foundation on the Hamas attack on Israel Published: 9 October 2023 We condemn the brutal terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel in the strongest possible terms.Our full solidarity now goes to Israel, which has every right to defend itself against terror.
Uranium, cobalt, copper: The painful legacy of the Shinkolobwe mines in the DRC Published: 9 October 2023 Remy Zahiga, a young Congolese climate and social justice activist, explores the history of the uranium used for the production of nuclear weapons that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the Second World War. He also analyses the ramifications for people living nearby Shinkolobwe mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
The Ongoing Consequences of the U.S. Nuclear Testing Program on the Marshall Islands Published: 9 October 2023 Benetick Kabua Maddison explains the history of nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands. Connecting it with the colonial legacy, climate change and the Marshallese pathway of seeking compensation from the US Government.
Security for Whom? The humanitarian and ecological consequences of nuclear weapons Published: 9 October 2023 Nuclear weapons have catastrophic long-term impacts on human life and our environment. Therefore, we have to listen to those most affected by the production, testing, and use of nuclear weapons.
Anne Klein Women’s Award 2024 Yuliya Sporysh Published: 7 December 2023 The Ukrainian feminist and women’s rights activist Yuliya Sporysh is to receive the Anne Klein Women’s Award 2024. Yuliya Sporysh founded the non-governmental organisation "Girls" in Kyiv in 2019.
Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia: Policy Options for Germany and the EU Published: 29 September 2023 Over 50,000 Armenians have already fled Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia following Azerbaijan's recent military offensive. Despite ongoing negotiations, further escalations could follow. What options do Germany and the EU have?
Politics against women Published: 28 September 2023 Reproductive rights are a political issue in Poland. This is particularly visible in the election campaign, which makes it all the more surprising that many women do not want to vote.
"Elections in Slovakia: Fico is dangerous, but he knows the power of social protest" Published: 26 September 2023 With the return of former Prime Minister Fico, old authoritarian patterns could resurface in the upcoming elections. However, progressives also have a chance to win.
24th Foreign Policy Conference Published: 29 November 2023 Preserving peace on the European continent is increasingly challenging. And security guarantees by the US and NATO have become more demanding. Is the EU ready to become a credible security actor?
#exitplastic Now! Published: 21 May 2024 The manifesto for social and structural changes to solve the plastics crisis. A civil society call to #exitplastic. Now!
Emergency aid after earthquake in Morocco - In solidarity with our partners Published: 14 September 2023 A devastating earthquake has killed, injured or deprived thousands of Moroccans of their livelihoods. We are working in the region and have compiled a list of trusted organizations that are helping in need and rely on donations.
World failing on Sustainable Development Goals Published: 13 September 2023 An independent group of scientists appointed by the UN warns: The world is not on track to achieve any of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Climate guardians under threat Published: 11 September 2023 The peatlands of Africa's Cuvette Centrale in the Congo Basin store more carbon than the rainforest that overhangs it. But peat is only valuable as a carbon store if it remains water-saturated and untouched in the soil. An interview with Irene Wabiwa Betoko, International Project Leader, Congo Basin Forest of Greenpeace Africa.
Myanmar: Uncertain Future for Elections Amidst Growing Tension Published: 4 September 2023 On February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military conducted a military coup, tarnishing the nation's history with its notorious record of atrocities. Internationally infamous for its genocide of the Rohingya, the military has since then been striving to seize control of the state by resorting to arrests, torture, and killings of civilians.
Young Voices Latin America Published: 12 November 2023 This dossier aims to amplify and spread knowledge about the political involvement of youth in Latin America and to contribute to improving international support mechanisms for ‘Young Advocates For Democracy’ (YA4D).
Young Voices Africa Published: 9 November 2023 This dossier aims to amplify and spread knowledge about the political involvement of youth in Africa and to contribute to improving international support mechanisms for ‘Young Advocates For Democracy’ (YA4D).
Young Voices Asia-Pacific Published: 6 November 2023 This dossier aims to amplify and spread knowledge about the political involvement of youth in the Asia-Pacific and to contribute to improving international support mechanisms for ‘Young Advocates For Democracy’ (YA4D).
Cambodia’s National Election 2023: Pressure, Control and Legacy Published: 24 August 2023 Preventing the opposition from meaningfully participating in this election has once again ensured the landslide victory for the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP).
Böll.Thema 2/2023: Cursed Treasures Published: 2 November 2023 The worldwide demand for raw materials and its impact on both humanity and the environment. In this edition of the Böll.Thema magazine, we aim to deliver insights into emerging trends in resource extraction, associated challenges, and, most importantly, the prospects for transformation.
Nuclear Arms Control: The Most Relevant Treaties Published: 18 August 2023 There is a significant number of bilateral and multilateral treaties in the field of arms control, disarmament and nuclear non-proliferation. A short description of the most relevant treaties can be found here.
Re-Imagining European Security Published: 18 August 2023 The Russian war against Ukraine has caused European and German leaders to rethink their military posture and approach towards Russia. While transatlantic unity appears to be holding for the moment, the coming years will test that consensus and bring new societal, economic and energy pressures on European societies. In April 2023, we invited nine European transatlanticists to Washington, DC, to discuss European security in an era of multiple disruptive threats.
Resilient Agriculture on the African Continent: The Proof will be in the Soil Published: 6 May 2024 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.