Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung is a German political non-profit organization affiliated to the Green Party with head office in Berlin. Our main tenets are ecology and sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and justice. The role of our foreign offices is to engage in political dialogues and observations, offer regional expertise, and implement and coordinate projects in the field of Ecology & Energy, Democratization and Peace & Security. We are supporting and strengthening participation, pluralism and the rule of law in the region.
December 12, 2011 - Heinrich Böll Stiftung in collaboration with the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS) and with partnership of the Express Media Group organized a two-day international conference, “Securing a Frontline State: Alternative Views on Peace and Conflict in Pakistan” in the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad on 8th -9th December 2011. more»
- October 26, 2011 - The importance of Pakistan for the West’s continuation of their unfortunate involvement in Afghanistan is now generally understood. Far less clear, probably for most of the actors involved, is what Pakistan wants in Afghanistan at all. By Britta Petersenmore»
- June 14, 2011 - The report gives an insight to their personal views and perceptions, which are drawn from many conversations with individual students. The report reflects upon what obstacles today’s students face in order to progress for themselves as well as for Pakistan’s future. By Jeanny Geringmore»
October 19, 2011 - Heinrich Böll Stiftung carried out a Pakistani-German Media Dialogue in collaboration with the German Foreign Office in Lahore, between October 9 and 11, 2011. By Joanna Wyzlitz and Iqbal Haider Buttmore»
November 15, 2011 - Climate change is not gender-neutral. Suffering from gender-based vulnerabilities to climate change, women are more often victims of climate change than men; however, women also possess knowledge of and experiences in capacities to mitigate as well as strategies to cope and adapt, which makes them important “agents of change” in the fight against global warming. Liane Schalatekmore»
- October 28, 2011 - This article examines how German environmental policymaking over the last 40 years transformed Europe’s economic engine into the international driver of green growth. Ralph Buehler, Arne Jungjohann, Melissa Keeley, Michael Mehlingmore»
- August 29, 2011 - This is a good example of neighborly cooperation on energy and climate policy. Despite different starting positions and interests, both countries are trying to find a common consensus. By Ralf Fücks, President of the Heinrich Böll Foundation more»
- August 25, 2011 - Climate policy active NGOs and movements are fragmented and characterized by heterogeneous interests. Cleavages exist in important issues and the choice of strategies. A discussion of complementary strategies and division of labor is an urgent need. Barbara Unmüßigmore»
September 12, 2011 - The impacts of changes to the global climate affect men and women not only differently, but women are often affected disproportionally worse. Gender equality and the fight against climate change are two challenges that have to be tackled simultaneously, and urgently. A collection of Essays more»
- August 3, 2011 - Modernity predicted that religion would retreat into a private zone of worship and practice. However, recent decades have seen religion become increasingly salient on the political stage worldwide. This politicized religion impinges on women’s rights in problematic ways. more»
- March 25, 2011 - Lahore, 17-18 March, 2011, Heinrich Böll Stiftung and Shirkat Gah - Women’s Resource Centre held an International conference on “Women, Religion and Politics” at Holiday Inn Hotel, Lahore, where eminent speakers from all over the world participated. more»
July 4, 2011 -
Pakistani media have come under pressure after the flood 2010 for ill informed and sensationalist reporting about the natural disaster. In our new paper, Kiran Hassan, Senior Researcher at South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA)in Lahore and Doctoral Candidate at London University, examines what went wrong and how the media can play a more constructive role in disaster reporting. Ms. Hassan presented the results of her research also at the BASAS (British Association for South Asian Studies) Conference at the University of Southampton/UK in April 2011.
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- January 26, 2011 - Heinrich Böll Stiftung has tried its level best to reach out to the flood victims in Sindh, Baluchistan, Punjab and Khyber Pukhtoonkwa through its partners. In spite of not being a relief organization but we are committed wherever there is misery or injustice. Although 100,000 Euros is a drop in the ocean we tried to put in our share and are deeply touched by such a catastrophe. By Saima Jasammore»
- January 10, 2011 - In July, Pakistan was hit by a flood crisis of unexpected dimension. Against this background, the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung initiated a dialog with Pakistani and German representatives from politics, academics and the NGO sector on political and economic impacts of the flood and on current needs and challenges. By Susanne Mahrwaldmore»
Pakistan is facing troubled times. The Pakistan Taliban and other extremist elements pose a serious threat to the stability and integrity of the country. The dossier offers government documents, media coverage as well as in depth analyses on the latest developments. more»
In the light of the current developments Pakistan is only known as a country of numerous political, economic and social problems, whereas its different peoples, its rich cultural heritage, its diverse culture and its beautiful landscape are almost out of sight. more»