Social scientist Mery Rodríguez on the role of people with diverse gender identities or sexual orientations in Colombia’s peace process

People with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations from Colombia describe their difficult journey towards peace.

Water is a precious resource in Central Asia. akzente visits Uzbekistan to see how it can be distributed sustainably and fairly – and how this enhances stability in the region in times of climate change.

An interview with GIZ Programme Manager Caroline Milow about the Green Central Asia initiative

Over the past 20 years Ymer Berisha has overcome many obstacles to build one of Kosovo’s most successful milk-processing companies.

Activist Passy Mubalama campaigns in eastern Congo against extremism and violence and for women’s rights – with the support of the iDove network.

When the Assad regime in Syria reacted violently to the reform movement inspired by the Arab Spring, hundreds of thousands fled to Jordan. Two inspiring Syrian women share their stories of starting afresh.

Young women like Mireille El Helou are showing that they believe in change in Lebanon and have the energy to start afresh.

Guest column by Michaela Baur, Director General of GIZ’s Europe, Mediterranean, Central Asia Department.