Access to information and information literacy
We widen access to socially relevant information and strengthen the ability to find, contextualise and check information.
Anyone who wishes to take part in public life needs reliable information. We monitor, document and analyse social, legal and humanitarian developments and make the results publicly available in an accessible form.
Handling information with confidence matters just as much. In seminars and webinars, we show how sources can be found and put into context, how statements can be checked and how misleading presentations can be recognised.
Our educational and media work serves the purposes set out in our Articles of Association and remains within the bounds of party-political neutrality.
Our methods
monitoring, documentation and analysis of social, legal and humanitarian developments
printed, digital and audiovisual information, analysis and educational materials
seminars, webinars and training sessions on information literacy
public discussions and media work for the common good within the bounds of party-political neutrality
cooperation with educational and research institutions in Germany and beyond
Our work
Legal education and protection of rights and freedoms
We share knowledge about the rights and freedoms of every person and contribute to the development of a culture of law.
Support for people persecuted on political grounds
We support people who are persecuted on political, racial or religious grounds, as well as refugees and displaced persons, within the limits permitted by law.
Legal training and a network of young lawyers
We promote the legal training of students and young lawyers and bring them into contact with one another through a network.