Development and Dialogue

Women in particular are severely affected by conflicts and natural disasters, yet they are the key to development. Three examples of aid from Germany.

Leo Frey talks about the mission in Mozambique following Cyclone Idai. He knows which aid is the most important, and why a new disaster is on its way.

Bärbel Kofler, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid, believes humanitarian aid faces massive challenges globally.

More than 20 foreign ministers from Latin America and the Caribbean are in Berlin, albeit without Venezuela.

Germany’s global commitment to equality and women’s rights

How Germany campaigns for children’s rights worldwide.

The Free State of Bavaria is aiming to consolidate its good relations with Israel – and now has its own representation in Tel Aviv.

Environmental protection in Mongolia, music lessons in Cameroon, support for indigenous peoples in Peru – six alumni projects from the PASCH initiative have been honoured in Berlin.

Israel and Germany have restarted bilateral consultations after long-standing disagreements about settlement building.

The tricky issue of migration will loom over the chancellor's talks as Berlin looks for ways to stem the migrant flow.

There are many important issues and projects on the agenda for Germany’s Federal government.

What is humanitarian aid? How does the Federal Foreign Office provide assistance? On which principles is German aid based?