Young Filipino feminists: the personal and the sexual are political Published: 15 December 2021 Commentary Educated on diverse gender perspectives by the internet and emboldened by global feminist movements like #MeToo, Filipino youth are boldly pushing the issues of body autonomy and sexuality to the frontlines of the struggle for gender equality. With social media as a platform for convergence, alliance and advocacy, they are treading territory that previous feminist movements shied away from. By Ana P. Santos
“Glass less than half full” – Glasgow climate finance outcomes leave much room for improvements despite some wins Published: 15 December 2021 Analysis Progress on core climate finance issues at COP26 proved to be key to break deadlocks and to reach often inadequate compromises in the Glasgow Climate Pact. By Liane Schalatek
Chile before the presidential run-off: democracy itself is at stake Published: 17 December 2021 Interview In the second round of the presidential elections on 19 December 2021, Chile will be deciding between the far-right candidate, José Antonio Kast, and the left-wing progressive Gabriel Boric. Non-voters and anti-politicians may be able to tip the balance in these pivotal elections. Interview with Gitte Cullmann, office director of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung in Santiago de Chile. By Caroline Kassin
Recommendations for a new role for Germany in the Eastern Partnership Published: 14 December 2021 Analyse At the Eastern Partnership (EaP) summit on 15 December, Chancellor Scholz is to meet with high-ranking representatives of the EU, the member states and the EaP countries. How can the traffic light coalition contribute to a more effective Eastern Partnership? By Dr. Sonja Katharina Schiffers
Afghan Musicians Published: 9 December 2021 Report The story narrates ordeal of artist community of Afghanistan who are in deep crisis after toppling of Afghan government by Taliban. Almost all musicians and melody performers in Afghanistan abandoned their profession and went into hiding to escape Taliban’s wrath. By Ahmad Jan
Civil Society Organisations in Cambodia: Impact, Challenges and Opportunities Published: 6 December 2021 Background CSOs in Cambodia have had to maneuver in an increasingly repressive environment, but the challenges and failures that they have had to face thus far have led to important reflections and learnings. By Sok Leang
Unlocking Leadership through Authenticity Published: 6 December 2021 Feminist leadership requires an active experience of meaningful engagement - a deliberate effort to create the deeper human connections of trust, inspiration, empathy and solidarity. In an age of extreme uncertainty, these connections cannot be an after-thought. By Lysa John
New Foundation Presidents as of April 2022 – Imme Scholz and Jan Philipp Albrecht elected with large majority Published: 4 December 2021 Press release On Saturday, 4 December 2021, the Members’ Assembly of the Green Party-affiliated Heinrich Böll Foundation has elected Prof. Dr. Imme Scholz and Jan Philipp Albrecht with a large majority as new Foundation Presidents.
Pan-European Anti-feminist and Anti-LGBT Mobilization Published: 1 December 2021 The anti-gender movements in Central and Eastern Europe have led to anti-democratic turns in gender and sexuality policies. The best counterstrategy is to reveal such movements’ underlying objectives, strategies, participants, and stakeholders. By Iza Desperak