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Stories on peace and security

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Interview

‘Europe is a global forward-looking partner’

Michal Minčev heads the Czech Development Agency CzechAid and, from May, will take up the role of co-chair of the Practitioners’ Network alongside GIZ Chair of the Management Board Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel. In our interview Minčev talks about new geopolitical realities, the need to pool resources and Europe’s position in the world.

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Interview

‘Making jurisprudence accessible to all with AI’

Together with partners, GIZ has developed an AI tool that enables broad access to legal knowledge. Emily Watson from GIZ’s team at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights explains in an interview why it can serve as a model for the European Court of Human Rights.

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Infographic

For a resilient Ukraine

Since 24 February 2022, Ukraine has been defending itself against Russia’s large-scale war of aggression – with military and civilian support from Germany. GIZ is heavily involved in civilian efforts. Our infographic shows the results.
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Interview

‘As both a German and a Syrian, I can build bridges’

Aladdin Abdin returned from Germany to Syria and now holds a senior position at the Syrian Ministry of Health. One year after the fall of Assad, this interviews looks at the Syrian health system and the opportunities presented by international cooperation. 

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Feature

A matter of justice and dignity

In order for Syrians to rebuild their country in a just and stable manner, the property rights of refugees and displaced persons must be secured. Together with partners, GIZ has created an important basis for this to happen.
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Eine Frau mit schulterlangem blondem Haar trägt eine farbenfrohe Bluse mit abstraktem Muster und spricht auf einer Veranstaltung in Brüssel an einem Rednerpult mit einem Mikrofon in der Hand.
Interview

‘GIZ’s expertise is incredibly valuable’

Hildegard Bentele, Vice-Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Development, talks about learning from crises, the EU’s place in the current geopolitical rivalry and what GIZ offers in international cooperation.
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