Feminist demands and right-wing pushback at UN women’s conference Commentary The 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) has shown, how interlinked economic and gender justice are. At the same time, the linkage between feminist grassroots and UN institutions has drastically weakened, benefiting anti-gender actors. Derya Binışık , Adna Kalajdzisalihovic Vuga
Europe before the elections: Questions and consequences for the economy Interview Five years after the European Green Deal was launched, Europe's economic strength and security are at stake. What lies ahead for the German and European economy? A conversation with Sandra Parthie and Roderick Kefferpütz.
Press and Media Freedom in Europe Dossier The media systems in Europe are facing challenges from multiple directions. The European Democracy Conference 2022 therefore focused on the question of how we can specifically and decisively counteract the advancing deterioration of free reporting.
#exitplastic Now! Publication The manifesto for social and structural changes to solve the plastics crisis. A civil society call to #exitplastic. Now! EXIT PLASTIK Civil Society Alliance for Ways out of the Plastic Crisis
In need of a Human Security Perspective between the River and the Sea Analysis To ensure security and well-being of all citizens in Israel and Palestine, global actors must shift from a state-centric, militarized view to a human-centric approach. And prioritizing equality and cooperation among individuals and communities for lasting peace. Dr. René Wildangel
The Concept of Human Security Background The Global Unit for Human Security addresses the concept of human security and develops it beyond a mere analytical tool. The aim is to develop a progressive framework for intersectional, human-centric and justice-oriented security policy making. Dr. Siavash Eshghi
Georgia: »This Law Targets Anyone Mobilizing for Democratic Change« Interview The Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence hinders Georgian accession to the EU and has drawn massive protests by Georgian society. In this context we asked three questions to Dr. Sonja Schiffers, Director of our South Caucasus office in Tbilisi, on how she views the latest developments.
The EU Needs an Iran Strategy, Not Just »More Sanctions« Analysis European policymakers need to rethink their approach to Iran and formulate a new policy that puts people and human security at its core. Such an approach would center on a consistent human rights perspective and the sustained support for civil society. Cornelius Adebahr, Barbara Mittelhammer