Shrinking Civic Space in Pakistan In Pakistan NGOs face harsh restrictions and human rights activists risk imprisonment and harassment. It is important that the government recognizes the role of civil society and promotes a culture of cooperation and trust. By Zulfiqar Shah
Maina Kiai: "Our Ideas keep living on" United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association, Maina Kiai, explains in this interview with Christine Meissler why he will never give up fighting for democracy and human rights. By Christine Meissler
“Reconceptualising Solidarity with Civil Society” State repression against non-governmental organizations is increasing globally. In this interview, Barbara Unmüßig calls for a reconceptualisation of solidarity with civil society and puts the issue of shrinking and closing spaces at the very top of the political agenda. By Barbara Unmüßig
For Democracy The present publication “For Democracy” outlines and analyzes the state of democracy worldwide as well as the possibilities of democracy assistance. pdf
Egypt: End the illusions! The German federal government sees Egypt as a state that can guarantee regional stability. But especially the support of the regime as-Sisi increases the instability in the region. It's time for a new approach to Egypt. By Barbara Unmüßig and Joachim Paul
Crossing Borders - Refugee and Asylum Policy in Europe [2016] Dossier Although the numbers of refugees arriving in Europe are dropping, the continent still fails to present a coherent and humanitarian response to the refugee crisis. Our newest dossiers sheds light on the situation in various European countries.
Mauro Cabral: "We need an intersex version of the principles" In 2006 human rights experts elaborated the Yogyakarta Principles. Their question: What is known about human rights law in relation to gender identity? An Interview about the impact of the principles so far. By Caroline Ausserer
Europe, Let’s Speak Out for LGBTI Rights in South Caucasus LGBTI individuals and LGBTI human rights defenders in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia are facing huge challenges as LGBTI rights issues are currently shaped by EU, Russia, and South Caucasus geopolitical and economic interests. Could the European Neighbourhood Policy and other EU foreign policy initiatives contribute to the improvement of the LGBTI rights situation in the region? By Carlotta Weber
Morocco: Democracy still a dream? Five years after the democratic upheaval Morocco is closing down spaces for civic and human rights. By Soufyane Fares , Dr. Anja Hoffmann and Dorothea Rischewski
The Other Side of the Medal Study Major sporting events in Brazil in the web of urban planning, speculation and the right to the city pdf