The Eurovision Song Contest and the Power of Utopia Dossier The ESC, one of the biggest media events in Europe, has always been political. This dossier examines this dazzling parallel universe of equal rights for all, which at the same time holds up a mirror to Europe.
Greeting at the award ceremony for the Anne Klein Women's Prize 2024 Greetings I am convinced that we also need gender mainstreaming in peace and security policy! Greeting from the Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, Lisa Paus, MP By Lisa Paus
South Africa’s ICJ Case Against Israel: A Judicial Stress Test for the Multilateral System Analysis The landmark application by the South African government to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to institute proceedings against Israel for its reprisal military assault against the people of Gaza, following the 7th October 2023 attacks and kidnappings in Israel, caught the majority of the world off-guard. It represents a significant judicial test to the functionality of the international multilateral system. By Prof. Tim Murithi
75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Committed to a Peaceful Solution in the Middle East böll.column The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted seventy-five years ago this week. In view of the crimes committed in Germany’s name and the Shoah, this anniversary presents the country with a particular challenge in this post-October 7 world. By Imme Scholz
Comparative analysis of the current legal frameworks in Latin America to fight online gender violence and support women’s* leadership in public life Analysis Online gender-based violence, specifically targeted at women in politics, directly threatens democracy as it deteriorates and wears out until it becomes more unjust and less participatory. Download Please select a file format. English Spanish French Portuguese
Young Voices: Asia, Latin America, Africa Dossier This dossier series by the Global Support for Democracy Unit aims to amplify and spread knowledge about the political involvement of youth in their respective regions and to contribute to international support mechanisms that meet the needs of young advocates for democracy.
Value Addition in the Context of Mineral Processing Study This report takes a look at metal processing on the basis of six exemplary metals, which are essential to achieve decarbonisation. pdf
Young Voices Latin America Dossier This dossier aims to amplify and spread knowledge about the political involvement of youth in Latin America and to contribute to improving international support mechanisms for ‘Young Advocates For Democracy’ (YA4D).
My voice, My Weapon Music video The ‘My Voice, My Weapon’ music video promotes freedom of expression by raising young people's awareness for the role that they have to play in bringing about positive change and sustainable development. It is composed by the African Creative Action Network (ACAN) in partnership with Africans Rising. By African Creative Action Network (ACAN)
Hope on the Horizon Music video The ‘Hope on the Horizon’ music video depicts the Africa that the young artists would like to see: A strong, united, prosperous Africa. The ‘artivists’ (artists + activists) creatively remind us of things that are holding back Africa’s economic take-off and the elements on which it must rely for its sustainable development. The music video is composed by ACAN (African Creative Action Network) in collaboration with Africans Rising. By African Creative Action Network (ACAN)