A tribute to a woman who is making legal history Published: 3 March 2023 Speech With her work the lawyer Joumana Seif has played a critical role in having sexualised violence recognised as an offence that constitutes a crime against humanity, says Dr. Imme Scholz, head of the Anne Klein Women's Award jury. By Imme Scholz
Alignment on values, but not yet on strategy – Green Foreign Policy after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Published: 27 February 2023 Commentary The Heinrich Böll Stiftung’s Foreign Policy Conference in February gave a snapshot of the German Green Party’s foreign policy priorities vis-à-vis Ukraine and Eastern Europe. By Teresa Eder
Germany's Feminist Foreign and Development Policy: Need for Changes in Relations with the South Caucasus Published: 27 February 2023 Analyse The German government is in the process of spelling out a feminist foreign and development policy. This article, aimed at contributing to policy changes based on the new paradigm, suggests how Germany’s policy towards Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, whose political relevance has increased for Berlin due to Russia’s war in Ukraine, could become feminist. By Dr. Sonja Katharina Schiffers
"Interference Desired": Heinrich Böll and his PEN Presidency 1970 to 1974 Published: 17 February 2023 Background Fifty years ago, an article by Heinrich Böll entitled "A Plea for Meddling" appeared in the New York Times. In it, Böll pleaded to intervene in all countries of the world when it comes to helping political prisoners and obtaining their release. By Markus Schäfer
Central social discourses are linked to us Published: 16 February 2023 Interview Imme Scholz and Jan Philipp Albrecht have formed the new board of the Heinrich Böll Foundation since the early summer of 2022. In their joint conversation, they discuss the role of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in times of green government participation, war and climate crisis. And about Heinrich Böll.
The Blind Spot Published: 13 February 2023 Graphic novel The Route to Food Initiative, a program component of the Heinrich Boell Foundation, has launched a special edition of the Cha Kula Magazine, a graphic novel entitled “The Blind Spot.” By Chief Nyamweya
Media consumption, trust in the media, and recognizing fake news in Hungary Published: 11 February 2023 Analysis A recent opinion poll by 21 Research Centre investigated how Hungarian people perceive different media outlets in the country and how they access political information. By 21 Research Center
Brazil: Chronicles of a frustrated coup Published: 3 February 2023 Commentary Questions remain in Brazil after former President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters stormed the federal government's buildings on January 8. By Marcelo Montenegro and Marilene de Paula
It is not about ‘neutrality’: How the Global South responds to Russia’s invasion Published: 30 January 2023 Analysis The ‘Global South’ and ‘Global North’ diverge in how they view and relate to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Differences in means, risks and perceptions explain the gap but do not have to be an unsurmountable obstacle. By Ivan U. K. Klyszcz
The War in Ukraine and the Armenian-Azerbaijani Conflict: The West Needs To Re-evaluate Its Approach Published: 27 January 2023 Analysis Russia's war in Ukraine is changing the balance of power in Eastern Europe. This has implications for the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict and provides new options for mediation for the EU and the West. By Tigran Grigoryan