The expertise hubs enrich the international profile of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. They enable joint work across regions through their focus on globally relevant policy issues. These include questions of international financial and economic policy, digital policy, security, development and human rights policy.
We are Active in over 60 Countries: The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom is committed to working with all its strength for a liberal world. Our core concern is the realization of freedom and responsibility. We promote the development of democratic, market-based and constitutional structures so that more and more people can live in a liberal, democratic society.
Through the connection of EU experts, civil society, and decision makers we seek to foster open dialogue and discuss liberal policy solutions to European challenges. Together with our liberal partners, we develop formats and campaigns to promote rule of law, free markets and human rights. Moreover, we coordinate EU co-funded projects in the field of democracy support, development cooperation and human rights protection.
Through our seven offices in the MENA Region, we actively promote the political debate to support innovative liberal approaches and solutions. Our projects are liberal platforms on which the Foundation's partners from the Gulf to the Levant and the entire southern side of the Mediterranean can provide creative impulses and discuss geopolitical issues.
From our seven offices in Sub-Saharan Africa, we focus on promoting political networking. We are committed to strengthening liberalism and promoting human rights, the rule of law and the social market economy.
In North America, our focus is on the transatlantic partnership, which we see as a supporting pillar for the security and stability of Western democracies. We encourage the political debate and develop innovative liberal approaches. In Latin America we work to promote strong democratic institutions, respect for human rights and rule of law as well as promoting liberal dialogue throughout the region.
With its offices in Asia, the foundation supports programs to strengthen democratic processes, particularly free and fair elections, and transparent and accountable governance. The Foundation in the region also showcases innovation as a tool to encourage civic participation that further promotes freedom.
Usually, the media seeks all legitimate points of view. Everyone has the right to an opinion, this is a basic human right. But in order for this opinion to deserve media attention, it must be...
Do myths or realities related to the treatment of the Coronavirus prevail in the public domain?
Many people see SARS-CoV-2 as just another virus. And if it’s just another virus, then grandma’s classic remedies should work, right?
One can get 1,800 leva cash by claiming to be sick with COVID-19. Everyone has heard this in Bulgaria, but has somebody really profited?
Conspiracy is an excellent political instrument and offers an escape from political accountability. Any not-so-well-intended politician looking for personal gain is free to exploit this.
The issue of wearing protective masks has been on the agenda since the beginning of the pandemic: Should we cover our face or not? Under what circumstances? What type of mask should we use? Over the...
Organizational chart of our central team for the Central America project.
Participants from Latin America joined the Liberal Leaders School, a training program lead by FNF Países Andinos alongside Peruvian partner institutions from the academic sector. The goal is to offer...
Abdul-Rahman Al-Zbib, winner of the Raif badawi Award 2020, is a writer and lawyer, writes columns for Yemeni newspapers and appears regularly on radio broadcasts. His commitment to freedom of...
The year 2010 marked a turning point in Mexico’s approach to migratory policy. The massacre of 72 migrants from Central and South America victimized by organized crime in the ranch of San Fernando...