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October

Rethinking the WPS Agenda: Feminist Peacebuilding in an Age of Backlash

Discussion evening Friday, 31. October 2025 in Berlin

25th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325
Livestream
05

November

Böll.Global | COP30 Climate Conference Without the US - What Can We Expect?

Online discussion series Wednesday, 05. November 2025

Livestream
06

November

Haaretz Conference Berlin

International Conference Thursday, 06. November 2025 in Berlin

Fault lines and futures: Israel, Gaza and Germany in wartime and after
11

November

Decoding Autocracy: Democratic Erosion and the Rise of Hybrid Regimes

Panel discussion Tuesday, 11. November 2025

Livestream
13

November

All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White

Film presentation and talk Thursday, 13. November 2025 in Berlin

Event as part of the Afrikamera 2025 film festival
14

November

Stories of Freedom: Voices for Democracy and Human Rights

Film presentation and talk Friday, 14. November 2025 in Berlin

Films and discussion as part of the Berlin Freedom Week

Regions

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Civil peace in Sudan – and Germany's important role

Commentary

In the conflict in Sudan, diplomatic efforts are focused too heavily on the two main warring parties, the SAF and RSF, while civilian actors are barely involved. Without their active participation, a peace process has little chance of success.

Ahmed Kodouda, Ulf Terlinden

"The Humanitarian Situation in Sudan Is Catastrophic"

Speech

In his speech, Jan Egeland, Secretary-General of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), points out three key factors that are contributing to the detrimental humanitarian situation in Sudan.

Jan Egeland

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The Peatland Atlas highlights the consequences of the destruction of these unique habitats and shows the opportunities of wet peatlands and their use for society in order to encourage all actors to take action.

Gender-Based Violence in the Context of Conflict and Crisis

Factsheet

Gender-based violence is a devastating consequence of crises and conflicts, disproportionately affecting women and girls. This factsheet highlights the international dimension and the impact of declining funding for aid projects.

Aida Fatić

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For human security in Middle East policy: Options for political action

Security, dignity, and self-determination for all people in Palestine and Israel are the basis for lasting security. An approach based on international law and feminism offers further options for action.

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Plastic Atlas

Agriculture Atlas 2019

The Ocean Atlas

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All Issues of Perspectives Southeastern Europe

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Heimatkunde is the migration policy portal of the Heinrich Böll Foundation.

Go to the GWI

The Gunda Werner Institute at the Heinrich Böll Foundation (GWI) pools gender policy and feminist topics.

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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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Recent Articles & Specials

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COP30: UN Climate Change Conference

Masculinities in Asia

Events

Rethinking the WPS Agenda: Feminist Peacebuilding in an Age of Backlash

Böll.Global | COP30 Climate Conference Without the US - What Can We Expect?

Haaretz Conference Berlin

Decoding Autocracy: Democratic Erosion and the Rise of Hybrid Regimes

All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White

Stories of Freedom: Voices for Democracy and Human Rights

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Civil peace in Sudan – and Germany's important role

"The Humanitarian Situation in Sudan Is Catastrophic"

Publications

Peatland Atlas 2023

Gender-Based Violence in the Context of Conflict and Crisis