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02.11.2023 Article

UNIDAS: Together for women’s rights and democracy

The Unidas network links women from Latin America, the Caribbean and Germany. Its objective is to strengthen women’s political participation and their rights.

Presentation of the Unidas Prize for Women’s Rights and Democracy to Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez

06.12.2021 Article

The Diversity Strategy – “Diverse Germany, diverse diplomacy!”

For a long time, German diplomacy was the reserve of a group of men who were well situated in society. Today, it aspires to reflect German society in all its diversity. The Diversity Strategy has been adopted for this purpose and seeks to highlight visibility, appreciation and equal opportunity.

18.06.2020 Article

Those who stand up for human rights must be protected

The Federal Foreign Office’s new Elisabeth Selbert Initiative offers protection and prospects to human rights defenders at risk.

03.03.2020 Article

“Equal rights, equal opportunities” – International Women’s Day 2020 in the Federal Foreign Office

There is still a lot to do in the field of women’s rights and gender equality, both internationally and in the Federal Foreign Office. “Women’s rights are one of the most pressing political issues of our time,” said Foreign Minister Heiko Maas.

21.10.2019 Article

Work of the Unidas network of women from Germany, Latin America and the Caribbean gathering pace

The work of the Unidas network of and for women from Germany, Latin America and the Caribbean is gathering pace. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas is patron of the network. In addition to the launch of its online platform, Unidas will also award an annual Prize for Women’s Rights and Democracy.

01.05.2019 Article

Maas pledges Colombia further support for the peace process

On the second leg of his trip, the Foreign Minister will speak, among others, with the families of FARC combatants as well as representatives of the Venezuelan opposition.

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UNIDAS: Together for women’s rights and democracy

The Diversity Strategy – “Diverse Germany, diverse diplomacy!”

Those who stand up for human rights must be protected

“Equal rights, equal opportunities” – International Women’s Day 2020 in the Federal Foreign Office

Work of the Unidas network of women from Germany, Latin America and the Caribbean gathering pace

Maas pledges Colombia further support for the peace process

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Federal Foreign Office on the extension of the mandate of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the human rights situation in Iran

Launch of an initiative on accountability for Afghanistan’s violations of CEDAW declaration

Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Assistance at the Federal Foreign Office on the anniversary of the Taliban’s seizure of power in Afghanistan

Foreign Minister Baerbock on the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan three years ago

Ministerial Statement on the Situation for Women and Girls in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day

Joint Statement from female Foreign Ministers attending the Munich Security Conference 2023

Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on the Taliban’s Ban on Afghan Women Working for National and International NGOs

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