FES in New York
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Globalization with a Democratic and Social Design
The values of freedom, justice and solidarity inspire the educational and policy related work of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES). As a progressive political foundation, the work of FES is oriented towards enhancing global solidarities and providing progressive solutions for pertinent global challenges - transforming our world as expressed in the United Nations 2030 Agenda. FES believes in inclusion, participation and dialogue among all stakeholders to foster democracy, social justice and peace.
The FES New York office works at the intersection of the United Nations in New York, the international financial institutions in Washington D.C., FES field offices, and partners in developing countries. Our aim is to strengthen the voices of the Global South, labor and other progressive actors. We work closely with academia, civil society, multilateral institutions and their member states. Our activities include analyses, workshops, international conferences and policy briefs in these areas:
Inclusive Global Economy
- Macroeconomy
- Finance
- Labor and Social Development
Sustaining Peace
- Prevention of Conflict and Mass Atrocities
- Security Council
- Nexus between Development and Security
- Disarmament
Multilateralism 4.0
- Strengthening Global Governance
- Democratization of Global Institutions
- Policy Coherence across the Institutions
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Our latest Events
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| Sustaining Peace | Event
Nuclear Disarmament, Arms Control, and Non-Proliferation
Dec 3-4: Join FES and partners for German and Japanese perspectives on the current state of the multilateral nuclear order.
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| Multilateralism 4.0 | Event
Taking Stock: The Day After A Historic Election
Our colleagues in Washington, D.C. analyze the 2020 US presidential election.
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Friday, 23.10.20 | Multilateralism 4.0 | Event
Advancing the UN75 Declaration
How can we strengthen and renew global governance together?
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| Multilateralism 4.0 | Event
It's time for tangible results!
Together with our partners, we discussed ways to revive global cooperation for the common good.
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Building Back Better
What's the role of National Development Banks and State-Owned Enterprises in the COVID-19 recovery?
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24.09.2020 | Sustaining Peace | Event
New Alliances for Meaningful Human Control
Lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS) pose a danger to us all. How can we curb them?
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22.09.2020 | Inclusive Economy | Event
Good Global Citizens
Check out our new initiative on wealth transparency and responsible tax conduct.
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| Multilateralism 4.0 | Event
UNited for a New Multilateralism
Find the policy report with concrete proposals for a new, fair and inclusive multilateralism here.