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New Foreign Minister Ann Linde. Photo: World Trade Organization (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Of: Kerstin Edquist
In just over a week, Sweden has received a new foreign minister, a new government declaration and a new budget. This has, of course, caused debate in the Swedish media. Several organizations are hoping for more feminism in foreign policy. The Liberals want to see rapid support for activists in Hong Kong.
September 19, 2019, Current debate
Of: The Chancellery
FUF arranges internships at Sida, Engineers without borders, Save the children and many more. Apply for the internship program if you are a student and interested in global issues!
September 18, 2019, Career
Photo: IKFF
Date and time: 26 Sep, 18:00 - 19:30
An informal talk with Joy Onyesoh, International President of WILPF, and Anne Atambo, President of WILPF Kenya, on the importance of women's inclusion in building sustainable peace, and effective and creative ways to do so.
We at FUF want to welcome you to an evening for our committed members in Stockholm! The meeting is for everyone who is interested in a non-profit assignment within one of our communication groups: The World Watchers, the Writers, the Event Group and the Documentary Group. We start the evening by telling you about how we, together with you, work with development issues, what you get […]
September 12, 2019, Calendar, Educational activity
Welcome to information and future meeting about FUF Gothenburg! This autumn term, it is unfortunately the case that Elin and Jennifer in FUF-Gothenburg can no longer shoulder the responsibility for the local group. But do not be sad about it, because there are many who have registered an interest in continuing to run FUF-Gothenburg! Maybe you're one of them? - So come and discuss […]
September 11, 2019, Calendar, Local group, Membership
Criticism of Swedish development assistance has been harsh on the opinion pages in the past week. But several have also gone on the defensive.
Of: Erica Fahlström
Revelations about corruption and proposals from the Moderates about a reduced aid budget. This has caused the debate about Swedish aid to be heated in the past week. Criticism about a lack of control is met with arguments that the aid is needed - precisely to fight corruption. "It is simply not the case that countries with lower aid budgets have better aid," writes Anna Tibblin from We Effect in Svenska Dagbladet.
September 11, 2019, Current debate
The Amazon is vital to the well being of the earth. Alex Brekke suggests we call it the heart of the earth. Photo: Niel Palmer/CIAT
Of: Alex Brekke
The fires in the Amazon have caused great concern around the world. The deforestation and burning down of the rainforest has a major impact on our climate - and we all bear the responsibility for it. Now we need to support all the indigenous people who are fighting to defend the Amazon. It is the best way to protect the rainforest, writes Alex Brekke from the organization Amazon Watch.
September 4, 2019, Debate
Date and time: 1 Oct, 14:00 - 16:00
October 1 is International Day of the Elderly, a day when the conditions of the elderly around the world receive special attention. This year, we highlight the latest UN forecasts for the world's population and the challenges posed by the growing number and proportion of seniors across (almost) the whole world, specifically for Sweden's and other states' commitments in Agenda 2030 and in particular […]
September 3, 2019, External activity, Calendar