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Economic Partnership Agreements
Helmut Asche

In the balance

Brussels must redefine its trade relations with Africa’s Regional Economic Communities

International law
Darleen Seda

The African Court

The African Union plans to extend the jurisdiction of the African Court of Justice and Human rights

International criminal justice
Darleen Seda

Dissatisfaction with the court

In view of criticism of the ICC, a balanced debate concerning international criminal justice is needed

Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

European enlightenment: hypocrisy and universal principles

Achille Mbembe’s Afropolitan vision

Peacebuilding
Moutaz Ali

Preparing students for reconciliation

Libyan schools want to teach tolerance

Civil Peace Service

Dreams of a better life

GIZ photo competition in Lebanon results in pictures that illustrate young people’s visions

Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

Turkey’s government cracks down on Cumhuriyet

Silencing the media is a sign of weakness

MENA
Martina Sabra

Arranged marriage, forced marriage

What is an arranged or forced marriage?

Marital tradition
Martina Sabra

Marriage first, love later?

Fewer arranged marriages in Arab countries

Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

Climate change remains a burning issue

Humankind’s most daunting challenge

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Poverty Reduction

The first UN Sustainable Development Goal is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Rebounding tourism set to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
Why tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka peaked in 2018
Mexico’s first female president
Prioritise international solidarity over national interests
A brief history of Nepal’s tourism industry

Gender Equality

In order to achieve gender equality, it is necessary to empower women and girls.

Mexico’s first female president
Women-led businesses suffer most
Why you might find our newsletter useful
Why the acronym BIPoC does not have to explain anything
Defending the progress made

Governance

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require good governance – from the local to the global level.

ODA under attack
Development policy must not ignore changing global realities
Imagine top judges in Africa or Asia ruling like the US Supreme Court
Turning point in sanctions policy
Advantages and pitfalls of sanctions

Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.

ODA under attack
Development policy must not ignore changing global realities
Imagine top judges in Africa or Asia ruling like the US Supreme Court
Turning point in sanctions policy
Advantages and pitfalls of sanctions