Truly Indispensable! The Geneva Refugee Convention at 70 Commentary The Geneva Refugee Convention turned 70. Hardly anyone feels like celebrating in view of the many violations internationally, but the occasion offers the opportunity to strongly support the Convention’s principles in face of all hostilities, because it stands for nothing less than the protection of refugees. Kirsten Krampe
Truly Indispensable! The Geneva Refugee Convention at 70 Dossier On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Refugee Convention (GRC) it seems more important than ever, to bring the Convention’s indispensable importance for refugee protection back to the attention of policy makers and a broader public.
Commons In the societal discussion about alternative economic models, the concept of the commons is gaining significance and attracting broad attention. ➤ On this page, you will find current articles, publications, and thematic focuses on the commons.
What Does Feminist Leadership Look Like in a Pandemic? What if leaders of all stripes, from diverse sectors, started to follow the kinds of feminist leadership approaches that have been championed by activists from all over the world for decades. How might this type of leadership help us to navigate our way through these splintered, uncertain times? Leila Billing
Feminist Leadership Feminist Leadership approaches have the potential to put traditionally marginalised communities front and centre, including for example communities of colour, LGBTQI+ people and people with disabilities.
We’re Longing for Strong, Anti-Racist Leadership in Non-Profits It still feels so rare to see non-profit leaders take a firm, defiant stand when facing backlash for their attempts to disrupt the status quo. It still feels unusual to see a leader lean into, rather than away from their values when push comes to shove. Leila Billing
Feminist Leadership: What’s Privilege Got to do With it? In the non-profit sector, we’re great at talking about structural inequalities. Yet despite our fluency in structural analyses of power, we remain woefully inarticulate about a very specific form of power: privilege. Leila Billing
Pride and Prejudice: Georgia after the Escalation of Violence against Civil Society Analysis More than 50 people were injured in attacks on journalists and civil society in Tbilisi in early July in connection with Pride Week. The German Federal Government and the EU should strongly urge their Georgian partners to address the violence through prompt and comprehensive legal and political action. Dr. Sonja Katharina Schiffers
Limiting Space for Civil Society in Afghanistan: the implications of policies and legislations on NGOs Report Emergence of diverse and inclusive Civil Society organizations, such as NGOs and associations are among the mentionable gains during the last two decades of Afghanistan history. Nevertheless, beside increasing threats of insecurity, NGOs are constantly faced with challenges of laws and policies. Abdul Wahed Zia Moballegh
