The anthology "The future of peace" contains 14 texts on how we create sustainable peace and security. It is free and can be downloaded further down the page.
Of: The Chancellery
How can children be included in the work for sustainable peace? How are climate justice and global health related to peace work? These and many other important issues are addressed by different voices for sustainable peace and security in our anthology The Future of Peace. FUF's network for global sustainable peace and security has together with the Human Security Association been involved […]
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September 29
Sweden must do more to counteract the climate crisis and preserve the world's rainforests, several Swedish debaters have written during the past week. Photo: Canva.
Of: Beata Fylkner and Linnea Ljungar
Sweden has an obligation to act more strongly when it comes to the devastation of rainforests, several Swedish debaters have expressed during the past week. At the same time, Angela Merkel is leaving power after 16 years as Chancellor of Germany and several lead writers are predicting tough challenges for the country in the future. The submarine deal between France and Australia has also been at the center of this week's debate.
September 27, 2021, Current debate
This autumn's first network meeting is a workshop in LinkedIn together with Abelone Tischbein-Madsen from Akavia. "We help you get started with Linkedin, show you tools and learn about the algorithms to maximize your visibility!" Warm welcome! Are you interested in joining the network? Read more about the criteria for participating in the network […]
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September 24, 2021, Calendar, Career, Young Professionals
This year is election year in Nicaragua. Herman Kringlund reflects on the historical freedom fighters in Latin America and this year's political elections. Photo: Canva.
Of: Herman Kringlund
It is more than 40 years since the world praised the Nicaraguan Revolution. In a few months, one of its orchestrators will win an election that independent newspapers can no longer report on, against an opposition that is either imprisoned or annulled - in order to neglect one of the poorest peoples in the Western Hemisphere for another term. Herman Kringlund, a freelance translator and interested in foreign policy, reflects on this year's political elections in Nicaragua.
September 22, 2021, Analysis
Olof Palme outside the Riksdag House in 1968 talks to a hunger-striking student from Lund who wants the one percent goal to be reached. Photo: Sven-Erik Sjöberg / DN / TT
Of: Goran Holmqvist
Three Swedish historians have made an impressive effort to document the development of development aid as a new policy area in the years 1945 to 1975. The book addresses several key issues in today's Swedish development aid debate: including the XNUMX% target, the choice of partner countries and Tanzania - the country of broken expectations. Göran Holmqvist, head of department at Sida, discusses some of the book's contributions to us based on today's development collaboration.
September 21, 2021, Analysis
The Taliban's advance in Afghanistan is a topic that has continued to be debated in Sweden over the past week.
Of: The Chancellery and Melanie Alphonse
Twenty years have passed since September 11, which is something that several Swedish debaters have touched on in the past week. The Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, the climate issue and EU cooperation have also been at the center of the debate.
September 20, 2021, Current debate
Date and time: 12 Oct, 18:00 - 20:00
The seminar "A global outlook - Freedom of expression around the world" is given in connection with Danderyd Municipality's democracy anniversary in connection with the celebration of democracy 100 years. The seminar provides a global perspective on the development of freedom of expression and the press in the world and the threats to democracy if they are limited. On 12 October at 18.00-20.00, FUF Stockholm Södra and […]
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September 16, 2021, Events, Calendar, Local group
The number of vaccinated in Ukraine is low compared to other countries in Europe. Despite this, crowds gathered during the summer of 2021. Photo: The writer's.
Of: Nick Nguyen
Vaccination is crucial for a country to be able to put the pandemic behind it. But the slow pace of vaccination throughout Eastern Europe means that the pandemic may return in full force this autumn. In Ukraine, our correspondent is trying to find out why the willingness to vaccinate is low even among the young and well-educated.
September 14, 2021, FUF-correspondents, Report
To have a chance to be matched against all internships in Praktikplatsbanken before the spring semester 2022, you need to apply before 3 October. After that, the places are added continuously. You will find all information and spring places here Welcome with your application!
September 10, 2021, Calendar, Career, The Internship Program
