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30.01.2020 Article

Building corridors for peace

In areas in Iraq that have been liberated from ISIS, mines and booby-traps are still one of the main obstacles to the return of refugees. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), which is co-funded by Germany, plays a key role in stabilising the country.

An UNMAS team in Iraq prepares for a demining mission.
06.12.2019 Article

Sinjar after IS – how the Federal Foreign Office is helping the Yazidis in Iraq

The Yazidis suffered mass persecution under the Islamic State (IS) terror Regime.

The Yazidis suffered mass persecution under the Islamic State (IS) terror Regime.
26.09.2019 Article

Maas in New York: Time for sustainable foreign policy

Be it in the context of climate protection, disarmament or the resolution of ongoing conflicts: “It is time to do more than just talk about sustainability. It is time to act sustainably,” emphasised Foreign Minister Heiko Maas at the 74th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas at the General Assembly of the United Nations
19.09.2019 Article

Working together for peace and stability: Overcoming crises through cooperation

Be it UN-led peace missions or joint local projects in the Lake Chad region: only close multilateral cooperation can resolve crises.

Refugees arriving in Chad at the border with Nigeria.
18.09.2019 Article

Security, the rule of law and dealing with the past as foundations of stabilisation in crisis regions

From Colombia to Khartoum, Germany is promoting security, the rule of law and efforts to deal with the past in crisis countries around the world. The Federal Government intends to improve the coordination of its projects still further with the help of new strategies.

A prerequisite for peace and stability: Germany is promoting the build‑up of police forces in many countries

Press releases

  1. 20.05.2020 Press release

    Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on funding for the German Foundation for Peace Research

  2. 24.09.2019 Press release

    Statement by Foreign Minister Maas prior to his departure for New York

  3. 10.01.2019 Press release

    Federal Foreign Office on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  4. 17.12.2018 Press release

    Foreign Minister Maas on his arrival in Baghdad

  5. 26.10.2018 Press release

    Statement by the Federal Foreign Office on the flash floods in Jordan

  6. 12.10.2018 Press release

    Statement by the Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid on International Day for Disaster Reduction

  7. 27.11.2017 Press release

    Statement issued by Foreign Minister Gabriel prior to his departure for Abidjan

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