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.
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining in Migori County, southwestern Kenya, is a vital livelihood for around 158,000 people. Yet behind the promise of gold lies a hidden public health crisis: mercury pollution is poisoning water, soil, air — and
As impunity continues to fuel grand corruption worldwide, the proposed International Anti-Corruption Court (IACCourt) offers a complementary approach to national and regional systems, closing jurisdictional gaps, enhancing accountability, and
The agreement with the IMF for 20 billion dollars is seen as a milestone for President Milei's reform course and raises new hopes for investment and Argentina's economic resurrection.
On April 13, 2025, Hkeeli turned Beit Beirut into a living space for memory, dialogue, and healing, inviting Lebanese society to confront its past and shape its future together.
The Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats (CALD), a regional network of liberal and democratic political parties in Asia, successfully hosted their high-profile regional conference, “South China Sea...
Ahead of the P4G Summit in Vietnam, Ms. Le Bich Ngoc (FNF Vietnam) shares key insights on what the country needs to focus on to advance sustainable development: green technology, public education...
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In a time of growing geopolitical tension and polarization, a delegation of Israeli liberal politicians embarked on a week-long journey to Brussels and Berlin to deepen dialogue with European allies.
In Jordan, a small Christian community keeps centuries-old Easter traditions alive. Discover how faith, freedom, and peaceful coexistence shape this celebration in a Muslim-majority country.
Taiwan is under increasing pressure from China, but the island is admirably defending its democracy. Its example shows how free societies can remain resilient.