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Mann mit oranger Warnweste sortiert Decken und Kleidung. Im Hintergrund laden vier Personen Hilfsgüter auf ein Auto

Emergency aid after earthquake in Morocco - In solidarity with our partners

A devastating earthquake has killed, injured or deprived thousands of Moroccans of their livelihoods. We are working in the region and have compiled a list of trusted organizations that are helping in need and rely on donations.

Ein schwarzes Auto mit viel Gepäck auf dem Dach fährt an zwei Polizisten vorbei, im Hintergrund viele Menschen und Autos, dahinter verregnete Berge

Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia: Policy Options for Germany and the EU

Analysis

Over 50,000 Armenians have already fled Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia following Azerbaijan's recent military offensive. Despite ongoing negotiations, further escalations could follow. What options do Germany and the EU have?

By Walter Kaufmann and Dr. Sonja Katharina Schiffers

Zu sehen ist ein großes Wahlplakat, auf dem der ehemalige Premierminister Rober Fico abgebildet ist (mittelalt, Seitenscheitel, im Hemd und Jackett, ohne Krawatte)

"Elections in Slovakia: Fico is dangerous, but he knows the power of social protest"

Interview

With the return of former Prime Minister Fico, old authoritarian patterns could resurface in the upcoming elections. However, progressives also have a chance to win.

By Jan Philipp Albrecht, Adéla Jurečková and Zuzana Kepplová

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#StandWithUkraine

We declare our full solidarity with Ukraine. We stand by the side of our Ukrainian partners and colleagues and, at the same time, by the side of our partners in Russian civil society who are beset by harsh repression.

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Partij van de Arbeid from Amsterdam, Nederland - PvdA congres 2023

A Dutch United Left: How the Greens and Labor are Building a Coalition for a Just Green Transition

Commentary

The Dutch Greens and Labor Party are joining forces. Short-term to win the upcoming elections, form a left-wing, progressive coalition government, and reclaim the Prime Ministership. Long-term to offer a comprehensive, compelling vision for the future, in which a green well-being economy, security of existence, and social and climate justice are central. An exciting development with valuable insights for coalition-builders anywhere.

By Mareike Moraal

Myanmar: Uncertain Future for Elections Amidst Growing Tension

Analyse

On February 1, 2021, the Myanmar military conducted a military coup, tarnishing the nation's history with its notorious record of atrocities. Internationally infamous for its genocide of the Rohingya, the military has since then been striving to seize control of the state by resorting to arrests, torture, and killings of civilians.

By Kyaw Soe

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Publications

Authoritarian elections in contemporary Southeast Asia

Study

This policy paper investigates the trend towards authoritarian elections in mainland Southeast Asia – in Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar – with a focus on the right to political participation.

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Debt Relief by Multilateral Lenders

E-Paper

As the sovereign debt crisis in the Global South continues to unfold, the lack of involvement of multilateral development banks (MDBs) in debt relief efforts has become a contentious issue among major creditors. This report aims to contribute to the ongoing debate over debt relief negotiations and MDBs and makes policy recommendations how to include MDBs better in debt relief.

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Reproductive Justice

Self-determined decisions about one's own body and family planning are often influenced by laws and prevailing norms that act like barriers. This publication is an attempt to make hidden injustice visible and to fought against it. So that reproductive justice can become a reality for all.

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