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Trade and Development
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Trade and Development

Trade is a powerful engine. But who is driving the engine? And what else needs to be done to let all parts of society benefit from trade policy? We try to empower those who are not yet the main beneficiaries of the current trade policy regime. More

Employment and Social Policy
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Employment and Social Policy

Decent work for all is not a slogan for us. It is our mission. We work together with a vast variety of stakeholders to achieve decent work for all; for the informal and formal sector, for women and men, for more and less advantaged. More

Human Rights and Development
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Human Rights and Development

The list of challenges to human rights in the 21st century is long. Climate change threatens fundamental human rights, such as the right to food, water or adequate housing. Austerity measures sacrifice the public’s right to social security, health and work in an attempt to balance state budgets. More

Peace and Security Policy
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Peace and Security Policy

Peace is more than the absence of war. Sustainable peace needs to be cultivated throughout the conflict cycle, from early warning to conflict transition. Applying the concept of human security, our work encourages a holistic and integrated approach to preventing destructive conflict and building peace. More

Events

Monday, 19.04.2021 - Thursday, 22.04.2021 - Online | 2021, Trade and Development | Event

The 12th Ministerial Conference: Towards a WTO 2.0?

Photo: WTO

FES-WTO virtual seminar for Spanish Speaking Journalists from Latin America specialized in trade and economic issues


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Thursday, 28.01.2021 - Online | 2021, Human Rights and Development | Event

Virtual Briefing & Discussion: A UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change? Regional Perspectives

Conversation with representatives from Civil Society, Indigenous Peoples and States. This event served as a follow-up briefing and discussion on the…


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Wednesday, 02.12.2020 - Wednesday, 02.12.2020 - Online | 2020, Peace and Security Policy | Event

Series of Virtual Consultations on the Arms Trade Treaty

"Arms Diversion”: The fourth and last consultation of the series focused on arms diversion.


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Publications

Un rapporteur spécial de l'ONU sur les droits de l'homme et les changements climatiques?

Billard Schachter, Clémence; Mingrone, Francesca

Un rapporteur spécial de l'ONU sur les droits de l'homme et les changements climatiques?

Perspectives régionales
Berlin, 2021

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Un relator especial de la ONU sobre los derechos humanos y el cambio climático?

Billard Schachter, Clémence; Mingrone, Francesca

Un relator especial de la ONU sobre los derechos humanos y el cambio climático?

Perspectives régionales
Berlin, 2021

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A UN special rapporteur on human rights & climate change?

Billard Schachter, Clémence; Mingrone, Francesca

A UN special rapporteur on human rights & climate change?

Regional perspectives
Berlin, 2021

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Media Center

18.12.2020 | Human Rights and Development | Media Center

UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty & HR, Olivier De Schutter

Report & "Speaking of poverty, differently" Video


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17.12.2020 | Peace and Security Policy, Human Rights and Development, Employment and Social Policy, Trade and Development | Media Center

Publication & Podcast Series “Building Back Better: A Call for Courage”


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