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Global Issues and Law

Human rights, globalization, rights dialogue, humanitarian aid and the UN. Current information and background on global issues and legal.

Flagge der Vereinten Nationen in Bonn United Nations
Germany in the United Nations
50 years as a valued member of the UN
Germany has officially been a member of the United Nations since 1973. In the following years, the Federal Republic of Germany assumed ever more responsibility.
Der Internationale Strafgerichtshof in Den Haag International law
International Criminal Court
A milestone in international law
Germany is one of the biggest supporters of the International Criminal Court and is committed to further strengthening it.
Außenministerin Baerbock bei UN-Beratungen in New York United Nations
Summit of the Future
Germany’s central role at the UN Summit of the Future
Together with Namibia, Germany is chairing the negotiations for the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024.
Interaktiv und lehrreich: Videospielen Games from Germany
Promoting culture
“Games transport values and narratives”
The games expert Manouchehr Shamsrizi from Humboldt University in Berlin talks about the role of video games in foreign cultural and educational policy.
Außenministerin Baerbock vor der UN-Generalversammlung
United Nations
Germany’s commitment to the UN
Germany does its duty through the UN in many different ways, from providing humanitarian aid to participating in peacekeeping missions.
Bild Democracy
Equality
The mothers of the Basic Law
Only four women helped draw up the Basic Law - but they achieved a great deal for equality in Germany.
Zahlreiche Projekte in Deutschland ermöglichen jungen Menschen Partizipation. Democracy
Youth projects
Co-determination from the outset
Knowing one’s own rights - and respecting those of others. We present three projects that teach young people the value of democracy.
„Die Menschen wollen mehr Mitbestimmung“ Democracy
“People want more co-determination”
The political scientist Brigitte Geißel studies democratic innovations: from citizens’ councils to referendums.
Für freie und faire Wahlen setzt Deutschland sich weltweit ein. Democracy
Promoting democracy worldwide
Projects for a free and fair future
Strengthening democracy – find out here how Germany is globally committed to human rights and good governance.
Ilija Trojanow Democracy
“Strengthening democracy across borders”
The author Ilija Trojanow is involved in the “Global Assembly”, which is seeking ideas for strengthening democracy worldwide.
Außenministerin Baerbock in Den Haag
A turning point in international law
Russia’s war against Ukraine highlights the importance of supranational law. Any such law has its limitations, however.
Eigene Ansprüche an Mobilität: Mutter mit Kind
The big difference
Five steps in the right direction - the Women Mobilize Women initiative works for gender-equitable mobility worldwide.

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