Heinrich Böll Stiftung

The destruction of Gaza is not only a humanitarian catastrophe, but also a violation of international law. With the looming expulsion of Palestinians, the violence will only escalate further. Germany and the EU must finally leverage all the means at their disposal to stand up for human rights, writes HBF Co-President, Imme Schultz.

It is with profound sadness that we share the untimely passing of Dr. Antonie Nord — Head of the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s International Department, the first Director of the Cape Town office, and above all, a beloved colleague and friend. Antonie was a remarkable feminist leader whose unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and human rights shaped every space she entered. Her legacy will live on not only in the work of the Foundation, but in the hearts and lives of all fortunate to have known her.

The UK’s plan to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda – even before their applications have been concluded – may have been halted this time, but the government is still pushing forward with its controversial plans.

The Members’ Assembly of the Green Party-affiliated Heinrich Böll Foundation has elected Prof. Dr. Imme Scholz and Jan Philipp Albrecht as the Foundation's new Presidents. The duo will take office as of 1 April 2022 and 1 June 2022, respectively. The terms of the current presidents, Barbara Unmüßig and Dr. Ellen Ueberschär, will end as scheduled on 31 March 2022; Steffen Heizmann will stay on as the Foundation‛s CEO.

A tribute from the Cape Town office of the Heinrich Boell Foundation to Silke Helfrich, a former colleague, an author, a pioneer, an intellectual and someone whom we called a friend.

This pandemic, and the inevitable disruption to lives, social and economic systems, has us rethinking our way of working, our priorities as well as how to respond to its consequences. Read more.