Articles on International Community and Civil Society

The International Security Echo-Chamber: Getting Civil Society Into the Room

International interventions perpetuate violence. To change this dynamic, civil society needs to be heard, say our colleagues on justsecurity.org.


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2030 Agenda – How to Prevent Violent Conflicts over Land and Resources

Land disputes are linked to several of the 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals, explain Caroline Kruckow and Marc Baxmann (FriEnt).


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With 12 years left for the 2030 Agenda, a spotlight on progress so far

Jens Martens, co-author of the new Spotlight Report, outlines what needs to be done to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.


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We can do better for an equal, sustainable and fair world

The Spotlight Report on Sustainable Development is an independent report that assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the 2030 Agenda.


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Joining forces across different inequalities helps fight for change

More than 300 groups have joined a global alliance that advocates for more just, equal and sustainable social and economic systems.


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Illicit financial flows are bleeding African wealth

Illicit financial flows are depriving African countries of wealth. With governments slow to act, civil society must take urgent action.


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Symbolbild zwei einzelne Puzzleteile. Ein Puzzleteil mit dem Kontinent Afrika und eines mit dem Kontinent Europa. Sie werden von zwei Männchen zueinander geschoben, sodass sie passen würden.

EU squanders opportunity to reshape its relationship with Africa

How deeply mired Europe remains in its postcolonial donor mindset when dealing with the African continent.


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Veranstaltung zum Feminismus: Gespräch über die Zukunft des Feminismus'

Feminism and women's rights under attack!

Feminists from five continents discussed strategies to fight against unequality, sexism and the abuse of power - hear their key statements in our...


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Veranstaltung zum Feminismus: Gespräch über die Zukunft des Feminismus'

Feminism and women's rights under attack!

Feminists from five continents discussed strategies to fight against unequality, sexism and the abuse of power - hear their key statements in our...


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Building Alliances for the Future

Lalaina from Madagascar and Adin from Indonesia motivate young people to become politically active. We talked about inequality and trust.


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Social Protection Floor Index
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Social Protection Floor Index

For millions of people the Corona virus is both a threat to their health and their job. Now is the moment to push governments towards establishing basic social protection. As an instrument to exert pressure, FES offers a map that identifies gaps in social protection worldwide. more

Spotlight 2030
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Spotlight 2030

How close is the global community to reaching the Sustainability Goals? The annual Spotlight Report focuses on obstacles and contradictions regarding the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. more

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