Date and time: 5 Oct, 17:30 - 19:00
To report » Lethal autonomous weapons, also called killer robots, are weapon systems that operate completely without human control. The development of killer robots is being discussed within the UN and Secretary-General António Guterres has called for a ban. So far, this type of weapon is not used in war, but several countries are investing in developing artificial intelligence (AI) for military […]
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September 28, 2022, Events, Calendar
Protests have spread across Iran, and also elsewhere in the world, since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died after being beaten by Iran's so-called morality police for wearing her veil "the wrong way". The protests have been a central topic on Swedish debate and editorial pages during the past week. Pictured: Protest in London against the compulsion for women to wear the veil in Iran. Photo: Gary Knight. Source: Flickr.
Of: Elianne Kjellman and Ella Sjöbeck
The wave of protests in Iran, which erupted after the 22-year-old mahsa Aminis death that occurred in connection with her arrest by the Iranian morality police, has characterized the past week's debate and editorial pages. Several debaters are now calling on governments, organizations and individuals to support Iranian women's fight for freedom. Concerns about the consequences of cuts in Swedish aid has also been debated.
September 26, 2022, Current debate
Advertising internship program
Of: The Chancellery
Are you a student and interested in issues related to global sustainable development? Then apply to FUF's Intern Program for the spring semester 2023. You can do an internship at Sida, ForumCiv, SweDev and NIRAS Sweden AB, among others. Read more about all 45 internships and apply before October 2 to have the opportunity to be matched to all places. […]
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September 16
Do you want to get involved locally in Uppsala for a fair and sustainable world? Are you interested in spreading knowledge and learning more about global development - as a global perspective on current conflicts, democracy and human rights? Then you are the one we are looking for! What do we do? Previously, the FUF's local group in Uppsala organized [...]
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September 14, 2022, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity
FUF Lund and Medborgarskolan invite you to our new book club! The book club is for everyone who enjoys reading, discussing books with others, and is interested in global development topics. The books are chosen by the group from a list of suggestions and can be novels, non-fiction, biographies, or other texts which are related [...]
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September 12, 2022, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity
September 11 is election day in Sweden, and even more people should show their commitment to global development issues on the ballot. That is what FUF member Marcus Karlén writes in a column. Photo: Jens OZ Ehrs/Southerly Clubs. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Of: Marcus Karlén
Election day is a day of celebration for Swedish democracy, freedom of expression, freedom of association and political equality. And even more should demonstrate their commitment to global development issues on the ballot and through political engagement. That's what Marcus Karlén, non-profit active within FUF, writes in a column about the parliamentary election on 11 September.
September 9, 2022, Chronicle
The last day to have a chance to be matched against all places in the trainee program is October 2. After this, places are continuously added. Read more here "
September 9, 2022, Calendar, Career, The Internship Program
Of: The Chancellery
Do you want to join an online network and collaborate with young peace actors from all over the world? We are looking to expand the Global Peace Hub network with another 30 young peace actors – apply today to become one of them! To apply » Who are we? The Global Peace Hub (GPH) is an [...]
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September 7
During Almedal Week 2022, FUF's editors analyzed all the party leadership figures. Photo: The Left Party's image bank/Wikimedia Commons, Kristian Pohl – Government Office/Wikimedia Commons, Adriel.seb/Wikimedia Commons, Centerpartiet/Flickr, FarbrorAnna/Wikimedia Commons, politik.in2pic.com/Wikimedia Commons, Frankie Fouganthin/Wikimedia Commons, News Øresund/ Wikimedia Commons.
Of: The Chancellery
During Almedal Week, FUF's editors analyzed all party leaders' speeches and summarized whether, and if so which, global development issues the party leaders mentioned. The Moderates, the Christian Democrats and the Sweden Democrats basically focused solely on Sweden in their speeches, while the other parties in the Riksdag, for example, touched on the climate, the war in Ukraine, NATO and Swedish aid. You will find all analyzes listed below.
September 6, 2022, Almedalen - article
Are you interested in global development issues? Do you want to be part of a local association and meet other people who are also or want to become involved in issues around sustainable development? Maybe sharpen your CV by organizing events about climate (un)justice, democracy issues, poverty alleviation or human rights? Then you are exactly the person we are looking for at FUF Stockholm south! […]
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September 2, 2022, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity
