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Of: Noura Hamladji
At the same time as the conflict in Libya continues, the citizens are faced with a lack of societal functions. Power outages are many and can be a direct danger to life for people in need of care. Installing solar panels in hospitals is a simple but vital measure, writes Noura Hamladji, country director of the UN development program UNDP in Libya.
December 19, 2017, Debate
There is a wealth of knowledge on how conflicts can be resolved without military means. Dialogue is an important tool. But how does it work in practice? Listen to Andrew Ladley, Center for Humanitarian Dialogue, and Tahir Aziz, Conciliation Resources, who work with dialogue as a tool for peaceful development in Syria and Kashmir. The seminar took place on December 14, 2017.
December 15, 2017, FUF pods
Of: Daniel Rosell
Should Sweden really cut ties completely with dictatorships or try to influence them in a democratic direction? Even in a dictatorship like Azerbaijan, Swedish corporate collaborations can be a good way to open up to dialogue and then a seed for change, writes political scientist Daniel Rosell in a response to a debate article in Göteborgs-Posten.
December 15, 2017, Debate
Of: Aung Khan Ming and Khin Ohmar
The Rohingya minority group is being subjected to brutal abuses in Burma, but the human rights commission that is supposed to protect them is making the situation worse instead. Sweden, which has previously provided financial support to the Commission, can make a difference by supporting civil society instead. It writes two human rights activists from the Swedish Burma Committee's partner organization Progressive Voice.
December 13, 2017, Debate
Anita Gurung. Photo: Nikolina Stålhand / IM
- I have gained increased respect and dignity in my family and in society, says Anita Gurung, chairman of a group of women who, with the support of IM, have started manufacturing traditional Dhaka products in Munchock, Gorkha.
December 12, 2017, FUF-correspondents
Of: Ebba Torén
For the first time in New Delhi, I will take the subway, a modern and well-functioning means of transport that breaks away from traditional bicycle rickshaws and cars. Once inside the station, I see in horror the long queue for the body scanner that I have to go through to be able to take part in my metro experience. Soon I am instead referred to the women's side. […]
December 11, 2017, FUF-correspondents
Of: Ulrika Modéer
The work against uncontrolled proliferation of small and light weapons has long been a priority issue for Sweden. This is shown, among other things, in the budget for 2018, writes State Secretary Ulrika Modéer in a response to the Parliamentary Forum for Light Weapons questions.
December 11, 2017, Debate
Of: Stina Olausson
There is a constant struggle for human rights in Palestine. Here I met people who not only chose to fight for themselves, but also for the animals. Palestinian Animal League is an organization created in 2011 by two Palestinians who have chosen to fight for the rights to a life of freedom, without oppression and exploitation, for […]
December 11, 2017, FUF-correspondents