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.
Join Bettina, Sven, and Alexander Lefebvre as they explore how liberalism shapes our daily lives, values fairness, freedom, and challenges us to live authentically in today’s world.
A Belgian citizen was arbitrarily detained in Georgia, subjected to police violence, and later denied re-entry into the country. His case exposes serious human rights concerns and political repression...
Arrested during a protest, Konstantine Tvalashvili endured brutal treatment at the hands of law enforcement. His case raises serious concerns about police brutality and justice in Georgia.
One year after Alexei Navalny's assassination, his vision of fighting corruption and free elections remains alive. His courage continues to inspire as the Russian opposition searches for new paths.
In Tanzania's Siha district, a groundbreaking initiative is challenging the deeply rooted practice of Female Genital Mutilation within the Maasai community. Led by FNF and KWIECO, the Safe Community...
Morocco’s new development model and 2030 World Cup plans earn global praise, yet systemic neglect in health and education questions its true priorities. Progress or mere facade?
Join Arpita Nepal, Rainer Heufers, and Ibrahim Bàbátúndé Anọ́ba as they discuss Africa's booming population, economic opportunities, and the path to global leadership in the "African Century."
The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) in partnership with Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Philippines kicked off the new year with its flagship and pioneer program, the Yugto: Semestral Break...
The Munich Security Conference became the scene of a diplomatic ordeal. Controversial US statements called transatlantic unity into question and led to crisis meetings at the highest level.
Beaten unconscious, detained without medical care, and sentenced based only on police testimony—Giorgi Maisashvili’s arrest at a demonstration raises troubling questions about justice and human rights...