FES in New York

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Globalization with a Democratic and Social Design

The values of freedom, justice and solidarity inspire the educational and policy related work of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES). As a progressive political foundation, the work of FES is oriented towards enhancing global solidarities and providing progressive solutions for pertinent global challenges - transforming our world as expressed in the United Nations 2030 Agenda. FES believes in inclusion, participation and dialogue among all stakeholders to foster democracy, social justice and peace.

The FES New York office works at the intersection of the United Nations in New York, the international financial institutions in Washington D.C., FES field offices, and partners in developing countries. Our aim is to strengthen the voices of the Global South, labor and other progressive actors. We work closely with academia, civil society, multilateral institutions and their member states. Our activities include analyses, workshops, international conferences and policy briefs.

Our Topics

Areas of Work

Inclusive Global Economy

Macroeconomy
Finance
Labor and Social Development

Peace and Security

Prevention of Conflict and Mass Atrocities
Security Council
Nexus between Development and Security
Disarmament

Rethinking Multilateralism

Strengthening Global Governance
Democratization of Global Institutions
Policy Coherence across the Institutions

Our latest Events

Inclusive Economy
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FES Events at the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok

FES brings progressive perspectives to the 2026 Bangkok Economic Festival taking place during the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok

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Inclusive Economy
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Preserving Ambition - Ensuring Legal Certainty

Together with NUTJ, PSI and ITUC we organized a round table event focusing on how to preserve the ambition of the new multilateral framework while ensuring legal certainty and treaty stability.

2030 Agenda
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Missed Targets, New Realities: What Comes After the SDGs?

As the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals approaches, this informal session with Germany’s Parliamentary State Secretary for the Environment will explore what comes next.