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Dear
When Globethics launched its new Strategy in 2023, the winds were already blowing in unusual directions. The world was still reeling from a devastating pandemic and facing a growing number of complex and protracted conflicts. In response, we chose agility: adapting both our structure and our offer for ethical leadership to better meet emerging challenges and needs.
Since then, the situation has become even more precarious, threatening the very existence of many international organisations and their irreplaceable services, largely due to an unprecedented decrease in funding for humanitarian and development work.
In this context, we redefined our mission to: “Empowering individuals and institutions towards excellence in responsible governance.” Striving for excellence in responsible governance may today feel like navigating against the current. It might be, but we believe the future of humanity depends on our ability to resist the distorted use of power – whether political, economic, or ideological – for narrow and conflicting interests.
To support this renewed purpose, we are entering a new phase in the life of Globethics. This phase calls for an adapted structure and a refined offer, presented through three interconnected Hubs:
- Knowledge Hub: Research, Publications, Information, and Documentation Services
- Engagement Hub: Convening, Networking, and Thought Leadership
- Solutions Hub: Consulting and Capacity-Building
In the face of the storm, we must maximise our resources with efficiency and intentionality. Our work must be solution-oriented – contributing not only to understanding the world’s ethical challenges but actively helping to resolve them. |
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This transformation also includes changes within our team. We bid farewell to three esteemed colleagues – Lucy Howe-López, Amélé Ekué, and Manasa Britto – to whom Globethics is deeply grateful for their dedication and the valuable contributions they made to the growth and mission of the organisation.
Their legacy continues to inspire our journey forward. |
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This is a moment of transformation towards deeper, more impactful engagement. It is a call to action for the entire Globethics network. We invite all partners, stakeholders, and friends to gather their strengths and contribute to the co-creation of ethical leadership for a just, inclusive, and sustainable world.
Fadi Daou
Executive Director |
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We're a WSIS Prizes finalist - please vote for us! |
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We're honoured to be a finalist for the WSIS Prizes 2025. This nomination recognises our work to integrate digital publications, an extensive online library, transformative training programmes, and multistakeholder engagement to ensure inclusive and ethical education by making ethical knowledge from the Global South accessible to all, particularly in underserved regions.
We need your vote to help bring inclusive and ethical education to more communities worldwide! Voting closes 2 May 2025 - thanks for your support! |
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How to vote:
1. Go to the voting platform: https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/stocktaking/Prizes/Prizes/Vote
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Join the conversation - upcoming events |
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14:00 - 15:00 CEST. AI, Ethics & Governance. This webinar, co-organised by Globethics and the Caux Foundation, is part of Polisync's 6-part webinar series designed for nonprofits, by nonprofits. |
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1-4 September, Paraná, Brazil |
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Save the date! Brazilian Symposium on Cybersecurity (SBSeg) is in its 25th edition. Globethics is organising a workshop on ethics, cybersecurity and AI together with PUCPR University. |
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Find us at these events organised by our network |
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29 May,
Johannesburg and online |
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Global dialogue & multistakeholder engagement |
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Globethics, in partnership with Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and the Institute for Ethics in Artificial Intelligence, hosted a high-level policy dialogue on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights as an official side event to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva in March 2025. The event gathered more than 90 participants, including diplomats, academics, civil society leaders, and private sector representatives, to move the conversation from discussion to concrete action.
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Forty prominent religious leaders, peace experts, and faith actors gathered at Wilton Park in February to engage in a crucial discussion on the role of religious leaders during times of war, atrocities, and societal polarisation. The gathering was co-hosted by the UK government, through the British Embassy to the Holy See, and Globethics, alongside partners such as the University of Sussex’s Religion and Foreign Policy Initiative and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
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Invited by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Secretary-General, Martin Chungong, Globethics participated in the IPU 150th Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 5 to 9 April 2025. The IPU, parliamentarians, and other stakeholders highly appreciated Globethics’ expertise and engagement on parliamentarian diplomacy, AI ethics, and the role of interfaith dialogue for inclusive citizenship and sustainable peace.
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Amélé Ekué represented Globethics at the Aurora International Peace Conference, hosted by the University of Innsbruck, Austria, from 17 to 21 February 2025.
The conference offered interdisciplinary insights on peacebuilding through educational lenses and a series of hands-on, practical workshops demonstrating the innovative contribution to peacebuilding of educators, researchers and students from various countries.
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Church Integrity Systems: A Handbook
Trust in institutions is waning across the globe, whether in governments, the judiciary, business, the media, or civil society - including religious and educational bodies. A key factor is the persistent prevalence of corruption within many institutions. Restoring trust demands a steadfast commitment to integrity, transparency, responsibility, and accountability. This book explores the Integrity Systems of Christian churches, examining the structures, realities, and both theological and political root causes of integrity failures.
Download it for free |
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Leadership et investissement éthique vers un avenir durable
Ce manuel de référence propose, par le biais d’études de cas, d’étapes à suivre et du questionnaire d’auto-évaluation a pour but de promouvoir le leadership et les pratiques éthiques au sein des Églises et des organisations liées à l’Église. Il est conçu comme un guide et une référence pour les responsables de ces organisations, offrant des idées, des stratégies et des outils pratiques pour promouvoir l’intégrité et la responsabilité dans toutes les facettes de leur rôle.
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Ethics capacity-building opportunities |
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The 12-week open online course on Responsible Leadership aims to develop critical thinking about the theory and practice of responsible leadership, examining different theories and focusing on dialogical leadership which enables transparent and effective deliberation. |
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The World Class on Economic, Social and Ecological Ethics focuses on the acquisition of knowledge, competences and skills in the area of sustainable development.
Next course dates coming soon! Register your interest to be the first to hear about the next edition.
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Welcoming new expertise to the Globethics network |
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We are delighted to introduce two new members who have recently joined our team at the Geneva Head Office, bringing fresh energy and expertise to advance our mission of ethical leadership.
Ljupka Mitrinovska (right) joins us as Head of the Solutions Hub and Globethics Academy, and Daniela Martini steps in as Global Learning Manager. |
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Globethics' Non-resident fellows are distinguished subject matter experts who contribute to advancing ethical leadership, responsible governance, and sustainable decision-making in a rapidly changing world. By combining scientific research with practical insight, our Fellows help bridge the gap between theory and action. |
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Joining Globethics as Non-resident fellow for AI Ethics, Paola Galvez Callirgos is a policy adviser and researcher with vast expertise at the crossroads of law, policy, and public affairs in the technology sector.
A passionate advocate for Tech4Good, she contributes cutting-edge insight into ethical AI and digital governance. |
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Our 2024 Annual Report is out! |
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