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Summit of the Future: Advancing African Perspectives for a Networked and Inclusive Multilateralism

In the lead-up to the Summit of the Future, how can Africa contribute to the reform of the international system and reinvigorate global cooperation?
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Event Report

Safeguarding Humanitarian Action in UN Sanctions and Counterterrorism Regimes

What is the impact of UNSC Resolution 2664 and how can we safeguard humanitarian action in counterterrorism resolutions?
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Human Rights Day, 2023

The Most Important Document of the Century:  The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75

December 10 is a day in history. A day with a special meaning.
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A blueprint for the SDG Summit?

High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2023

How can we build on the momentum from the HLPF for a successful SDG Summit?
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Report on the 78th UN General Assembly

Busy Week at the East River

Ukraine, SDGs, climate change, financing for development: The High-Level Week in New York showed the urgent need for reform and action to restore trust in multilateral solutions.
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Länderbericht

Wieviel internationale Solidarität besteht ein Jahr nach dem russischen Angriff auf die Ukraine?

Die Generalversammlung der Vereinten Nationen stimmte am 23. Februar 2023 mit überwältigender Mehrheit für eine Resolution.
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to the New York office of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung! As a foundation close to Germany’s “CDU” (Christian Democrat Party) we advocate internationally for peace, freedom and justice. The New York office focuses on the United Nations, building up synergies between the foundation´s partners all over the world and the UN.

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Statement
Norbert Lammert on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
"Human rights are not laws of nature. [...], they must be protected & defended by people who take the claim to the inviolability of human dignity seriously".
50 Years of Germany at the UN
Interview with Antje Passenheim
What are the challenges of reporting on the UN and how has its image among the public changed as a result of crises in recent years?
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50 Years of Germany at the UN
Interview with Fidelis Stehle
How can youth be empowered to drive positive change on critical issues affecting their futures? What opportunities are there for youth to influence decision-making at the UN?
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50 Years of Germany at the UN
Interview with Eduard Frauneder
Like political, military, and cultural diplomacy, food can be a powerful tool in international relations. Tune in to learn more about “schnitzel diplomacy.”
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50 Years of Germany at the UN
Interview with Ambassador Taher El-Sonni
Tune in for insights into Germany's milestone achievement in launching the 2020 Berlin Process, which paved the way for a subsequent ceasefire agreement in Libya.
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50 Years of Germany at the UN
Interview with Dr. Christoph Heusgen
How is Germany perceived as an actor of world politics? What are the possibilities and processes to influence as an elected member of the Security Council?
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50 Years of Germany at the UN
Interview with Achim Steiner
What efforts has Germany made to advance the sustainable development agenda? What can other Member States learn from Germany’s leadership in this area?
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50 Years of Germany at the UN
Interview with Ambassador Antje Leendertse
Tune in for insights into Germany’s contributions to the UN system, the current challenges facing the UN, and Germany’s ambitions to shape world politics.
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Looking Ahead to the SDG Summit
Interview with Achim Steiner
Tune in for our discussion with the UNDP Administrator on setbacks and breakthroughs in SDG progress, the critical need for greater financing for sustainable development, and more.
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50 Years of Germany at the UN
Interview with Andrea E. Ostheimer
What role can civil society organizations play in advancing the UN agenda? How can a German political foundation engage with the UN system?
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