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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
01.03.2023 Article

Guidelines for Feminist Foreign Policy: a foreign policy for all

Societies are more peaceful and prosperous when everyone can play an equal part in political, social and economic life. That is why Germany’s foreign service has given itself guidelines to help it reach these overall objectives.

Shaping Feminist Foreign Policy Logo
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. A new Diversity Strategy has been adopted for this purpose and seeks to highlight visibility, appreciation and equal opportunity.

Front page of the Diversity Strategy
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.

Dr Elisabeth Selbert
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.

Strengthening gender justice in the FFO and worldwide
18.02.2020 Article

Sexualized violence in conflicts – the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Every day, two cases of sexualized violence are recorded in the conflict-hit regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Germany is tackling the topic of sexualized violence in conflicts in the UN Security Council via Resolution 2467.

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas on a visit to Nobel Prize laureate Denis Mukwege’s Panzi Hospital in Bukavu

Press releases

  1. 09.03.2023 Press release

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

  2. 18.02.2023 Press release

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

  3. 28.12.2022 Press release

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

  4. 22.12.2022 Press release

    Statement by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in her capacity as Chair of today’s virtual G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

  5. 21.12.2022 Press release

    Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers on Taliban Decision to Ban Women from Universities

  6. 25.11.2022 Press release

    Statement by Human Rights Commissioner Luise Amtsberg to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

  7. 13.05.2022 Press release

    Joint Statement of Foreign Ministers on increased Restrictions on the Human Rights of Afghan Women and Girls

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