Bürgerkriege, Konfliktmanagement, Peacebuilding
Horn of Africa

Why food security needs both peacebuilding and livelihood development

The countries in the Horn of Africa face multiple challenges in terms of food security. An example from Ethiopia emphasises that peacebuilding and the promotion of livelihoods must go hand in hand in order to overcome them.

Women’s rights

Addressing gender-based violence in Colombia

Colombia remains marked by violence, and women and girls suffer particularly. The social enterprise “Proyecto Florecer” provides targeted support.

Young people’s attitudes

How young people in the MENA region see their future

Recent study assesses hopes and attitudes of the youth in the Middle East and North Africa – with sobering insights.

Political engagement

Young people yearning for a peaceful Africa

In the conflict-ridden Great Lakes Region of East Africa, youngsters are involved in a project for peace. Many of them dream of a continent that thrives in unity.

Islamism

Preventing Boko Haram from recruiting young people

Uneducated youngsters who lack prospects fall victim to terror group’s propaganda easily.

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Literature

The literary power of Black women writers

German edition of “New Daughters of Africa” anthology presents Black female authors.

Interreligious dialogue

Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts

Buddhism is Sri Lanka’s main religion, but others also have a large following. The country has experienced several conflicts over the last five decades, influenced not least by religious tensions.

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Sanctions

Advantages and pitfalls of sanctions

A political scientist provides insights into the impacts of sanctions as a primary tool for leverage in international politics.

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German ODA

Prioritise international solidarity over national interests

Why Svenja Schulze, Germany’s federal minister for economic cooperation and development, should reject the utilitarian slogans of market-orthodox liberalism and populist nationalism.

Rwanda

Healing a post-genocide society

Rwanda has invested much in healing the society from the trauma of genocide, it introduced traditional Gacaca courts and socio-therapy.

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