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In South Africa, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom supports pioneering empirical research projects, publications and roundtable discussions that provide an alternative platform for debate and the free exchange of ideas. These activities address the social and economic challenges facing South Africa as it continues to develop. They aim to offer practical policy recommendations and solutions.Well-researched studies and recommendations strengthen public awareness of issues concerning South Africa’s political and economic development. An important part of the Foundation's work focuses on collaboration with the Democratic Alliance (DA) - South Africa's liberal voice.
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#YouthDay2022 46 Years Later!
To commemorate 46 years since the historical #SowetoUprising of 16 June 1976, FNF's Cape Town liberal workshop is to release a series of eight video profiles. The series captures the thoughts and perspectives of 46 South African YOUTH in the present day. Do they still remember, do they still care?
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Mayor Dan Plato Launches Youth Civic Education Workshops
Mayor Dan Plato launches youth civic education workshops: Future Citizens Project. The future of Cape Town lies in the hands of the thousands of young people in communities across our city. The key to multiplying our gains as an innovative local government today is empowering our young residents to become active citizens for tomorrow.
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VACANCY: The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is looking for an enthusiastic freedom-lover who wants to join our team in Johannesburg to work full-time as Regional Project Assistant on issues such as liberal democracy, human rights, economic freedom and innovation in Africa. The Regional Project Assistant reports directly to the Regional Director sub-Saharan Africa.
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Reflecting on LGBT+ rights in Africa #PrideMonth The LGBT+ community is mostly forced to remain behind closed doors due to safety and legal concerns in most of Africa, something that needs to change in parallel to global trends. ℹ️ https://freiheit.org/sub-saharan-africa/reflecting-lgbt-rights-africa
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The European Union's influence in Africa is rapidly diminishing, whilst China's influence is simultaneously rising. This is proven by the African Perceptions of the European Union and China Engagement study results commissioned by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom in East Africa. The first study among more than 1600 decision-makers from 25 African countries 👉 https://shop.freiheit.org/#!/Publikation/1278… The study further holds recommendations for both European politicians and policymakers, and African policymakers.
