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In solidarity with “KROKODIL engaging words” after attacks on their office

On September 20, 2024, a group dressed in Serbian nationalist clothing entered KROKODIL's office, removed the Ukrainian flag and intimidated the staff. KROKODIL, a literary organization and partner of the Heinrich Böll Foundation, is facing increasing attacks on civil society in Serbia. We herewith express our solidarity and continuous support for KROKODIL.

Civil Society Demands Attention to Human Rights and Climate Justice Ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan

Statement

We, the undersigned civil society organizations, movements, groups and individuals, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year’s United Nations Climate Conference (COP29).

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Arab Revolution in Egypt: “We Felt That the World Was Ours”

Longread

The Arab revolutions changed the lives of a whole generation. But it also had an impact on those who were children in 2011. How are they still being impacted by this moment? A conversation between two witnesses.

By Wizza and Inaam Hanim

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Events

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October

Lithium mining in Serbia, Argentina and Chile/Minería de litio en Serbia, Argentina y Chile

Online discussion Tuesday, 08. October 2024

Between current geopolitics and local problems/En el campo de tensión entre la geopolítica actual y los problemas locales
Livestream
09

October

Green Transformation in Germany, Poland, and Ukraine Amid the War and Prospects for Post-War Reconstruction

Panel discussion Wednesday, 09. October 2024 in Berlin
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October

Lunchtime talk:The Raw Materials Situation in Neighbouring European Countries

Online discussion Monday, 14. October 2024

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Georgia, Armenia
16

October

America votes: USA on the world stage

Online event Wednesday, 16. October 2024 in Berlin

Livestream

Regions

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Silenced Voices, Rising Movement: The Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights in Iran

Analysis

Despite enormous challenges, the LGBTQ+ movement in Iran has come a long way in the last years. Queer individuals actively participated in the Women, Life, Freedom protests. However, the isolation and solitary existence of the movement remains a challenge.

By Rezvaneh Mohammadi

Actually European!? 2024

Summary

The European elections 2024 take place from June 6th to 9th against the backdrop of multiple crises. Our study captures the mood of citizens before the election and shows that interest in the European elections is high.

By Johannes Hillje and Christine Pütz

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Conflict-related sexual violence is frequently and deliberately used as a weapon of war - with many many devastating impacts. Survivors should be at the center of all preventative efforts and responses.

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Buffer Stocks against Inflation

Policy Paper

The build-up of national, regional and global public buffer stocks for food can help stabilise prices on global agricultural markets and limit inflation.

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Gender-Sensitive Recovery and Development at the Local Level:

Russia's all-out war against Ukraine has been ravaging the country for more than two years now. It creates a multitude of new challenges that need to be adequately taken into account when planning and implementing Ukraine's reconstruction strategy. A fair and sustainable reconstruction requires gender-sensitive decision-making and implementation of measures.

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In solidarity with “KROKODIL engaging words” after attacks on their office

Civil Society Demands Attention to Human Rights and Climate Justice Ahead of COP29 in Azerbaijan

Arab Revolution in Egypt: “We Felt That the World Was Ours”

Events

Lithium mining in Serbia, Argentina and Chile/Minería de litio en Serbia, Argentina y Chile

Green Transformation in Germany, Poland, and Ukraine Amid the War and Prospects for Post-War Reconstruction

Lunchtime talk:The Raw Materials Situation in Neighbouring European Countries

America votes: USA on the world stage

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