FUF's 50th anniversary party

FUF party

Date and time: 25 Oct, 17:30 - 23:00

Buy ticket» FUF is turning 50 and we're going big! We celebrate that since 1972 we have spread knowledge and created debate on global development issues. Therefore, we want to invite all our members, all past members, all future members and all those who know that knowledge is part of creating a fair [...]

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August 29, 2022, Events, Calendar

Time to get involved in FUF!

Of: The Chancellery

Are you passionate about a fair and sustainable world? Do you want to meet like-minded people, gain valuable experience, make contacts and develop your communication skills? Then you are welcome to get involved in the Association for Development Issues (FUF) during the autumn of 2022!

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August 22

Podcast episode: This is how Swedish companies affect climate change in developing countries

The role of the private sector in counteracting climate change is both praised and criticized. In this podcast episode, FUF's Almedals editor takes a closer look at the role Swedish companies can play in climate change in developing countries. We enlist the help of experts from both civil society and business to sort out the issue. Participants Jan Larsson, CEO, Business Sweden Louise Lindfors, general secretary, […]

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August 16, 2022, FUF pods

SweDev's annual assembly

Library. Photo: Patrik Göthe / Unsplash

Information from our FUF-Supporter SweDev: Welcome to SweDev's annual assembly on 23 August 2022! This is an opportunity to learn more about SweDev, influence the work plan, and meet other development researchers. The SweDev assembly is free and open to all. Join us online or in Uppsala. After the assembly meeting, we invite all participants to a joint mingle with drinks and snacks. Registry […]

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August 12, 2022, Calendar, Membership

Sexual violence in conflict: “psychological warfare”

Sexual violence in conflict is a serious problem in several countries around the world. The African groups' partner Ondjango Feministas raises awareness of women's rights in Angola. Photo: Sheila Nangue. Source: Ondjango Feministas.

Of: Alice Eriksson

Sexual violence increases in connection with conflict and natural disasters in the world, says Ylva Jonsson Strömberg from the Swedish Red Cross. Several civil society organizations point to the importance of development aid to break the negative trend in the world. 

August 11, 2022, Almedalen - article, Report

The climate drives people from their homes

Millions of people will be forced to flee due to climate change in the next 30 years, according to the World Bank. Photo: Geralt. Source: Pixabay.

Of: Andrea Thorgren

Every day people in the world are forced to flee their homes. If we don't slow down the climate crisis, 143 million people will be forced to flee by the year 2050. But are people fleeing because of climate change or because they can't make a living? 

August 11, 2022, Almedalen - article, Report