Feminist Foreign Policy Published: 26 September 2019 Dossier It is high time to view security not in a military context, but in a humane one: Women’s rights need to be strengthened, and women need to be recognized as shapers of peace and security policy. With this dossier we would like to show the way forward towards a Feminist Foreign Policy.
A Feminist Humanitarian System is the Only Way Forward Published: 3 December 2024 Commentary The current humanitarian system is failing. This system excludes, overlooks, and underfunds those on the frontlines — local feminist and Women’s Rights Organizations. It’s time to shift power and invest in a feminist humanitarian system. By Feminist Humanitarian Network (FHN)
UN-Science Summit: Countries Call for the Non-Use of Solar Geoengineering Published: 29 October 2024 Analysis Recent developments at the 79th United Nations General Assembly and its accompanying Science Summit signal a growing political momentum toward restricting the development and potential deployment of solar geoengineering technologies. By Heleen Bruggink and Carol Bardi
The Sustainability Transformation Needs a New Narrative Published: 29 January 2024 Artikel The UN’s Global Sustainable Development Report 2023 shows that achieving the agreed targets requires sweeping reforms, not incremental steps. To ensure broad-based support for wholesale change, policymakers will need to create new narratives and pursue an equitable and just transformation. By Imme Scholz
World failing on Sustainable Development Goals Published: 13 September 2023 Comment 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. By Cameron Allen, Shirin Malekpour and Imme Scholz
“Without the Environmental Redesign of Society and Economy Global Justice will be Impossible” Published: 14 July 2023 Interview The Agenda 2030 is at its half-way point, yet the 17 goals for sustainable development remain a distant proposition. In the following conversation, Imme Scholz discusses the causes and points out how the global community may speed up their realisation. By Imme Scholz
On the Value of Human Rights Published: 11 September 2020 Analysis In 2020, we celebrate 75 years of the UN, the intergovernmental organization that, since its formation, aimed to maintain international peace, security, and a protection of human rights. Silke Voß-Kyeck, an expert on the United Nations and rapporteur for Forum Menschenrechte, explores the correlation between finances and human rights protection within the UN for the 75th anniversary of the organisation. By Silke Voß-Kyeck
South Africa’s Successes in Forming Alliances for Multilateralism in the United Nations Security Council Published: 21 January 2020 Analysis Having a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council can provide valuable opportunities for multilateral endeavors. Active engagement of other members in the Council is key to achieving cooperation and safeguarding this institution of multilateralism. By Sithembile Mbete
High Expectations from ‘Nature Based Solutions’ during the Climate Action Summit Published: 18 September 2019 Background This one-day event in New York is intended to spur new commitments from countries, and greater overall ambition in achieving under-two-degree warming pathways. Peter Riggs, from the international network CLARA, tells how to evaluate the commitments. By Peter Riggs
Roadmap to 1325 Published: 18 January 2011 The UN resolution 1325 It could be a milestone for gender-equitable security policy. This volume contributes to filling the gap in knowledge about approaches both to gender-sensitive peace and security policy. Edited by the Gunda-Werner-Institut. Add to cart