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.
When it refers to falsehood masquerading as news, the phrase represents an insidious danger to both the democratic project and the discourse that sustains it.
Despite the obstacles, Renho’s political career has been nothing short of meteoric.
Threats to liberal democracy are increasing. But for FNF, freedom is non-negotiable. The journey towards freedom and democracy is a long haul, but worth it.
Whatever measures are devised have to take freedom of information and expression into consideration, no matter whether they are state-directed or developed by the social networks themselves.
A pillar of Cambodian democracy, remains strong and outspoken. She has a clear vision of a better tomorrow for her country.
FNF will continue to offer engaging formats to advance civic education - in a more digital and interactive way, and in a more grounded and empathetic approach.
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Like a Phoenix, she rose from the ashes of family tragedy, left her cushy job, and flew home to build her own political legacy.
Her vice presidency takes a primarily moral purpose. When faced with twisted logic and shameless rhetoric, she took the high road.
Growing up with the burden of the past—both triumphant and tragic; the burden of chartering her country’s future squarely fell on her shoulders during one of its most tumultuous times.