The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a non-profit, NGO supported by the Government of Germany. The FES aims at strengthening democratic structures, promoting training and policy-oriented research programmes in Germany and in cooperation with partner organizations in more than 100 countries across the globe. Democracy, justice and solidarity are the guiding principles of the activities of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. Striving for equal rights for women and men is an inalienable principle within this context. To uphold the values of Social Democracy as conceived by Friedrich Ebert, the India office of FES collaborates with policy-makers, academic and research organizations, trade unions, and NGOs in India. Facilitating discussions on crucial issues related to the development process in India is the main objective of FES India work. This is done by providing a platform for interaction at the State, National and South Asia level.
Currently, the activities undertaken by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in India fall under the following subject areas:
• Women’s empowerment
• Enhancing regional cooperation
• Supporting participatory and good governance
• Advocating independence and responsibility of media at the national and regional level
• Empowering of disadvantaged groups
• Supporting civil society activities for social reconstruction after the Tsunami
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