On 1 January 2023, Sweden takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union. The development magazine helps you figure out what that means. Photo: Christian Lue. Source: Unsplash.
Of: Elianne Kjellman
From 1 January 2023 and six months ahead, the Swedish government takes over the presidency of the Council of the European Union. Some are hopeful and believe that the influential task will mean increased support for Ukraine, while others fear that it will be destructive to the EU's climate policy. The development magazine explains how the presidency works, and some things you should know to keep up with the debate on the subject.
December 22, 2022, Development magazine explains
A new UN commission has tried to point out a path towards a world where everyone has the opportunity to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights. This is written by Hans Linde, union chairman at RFSU and member of the UN commission. Pictured: Demonstration for the right to abortion in Argentina. Photo: ProtoplasmaKid. Source: Wikimedia commons.
Of: Hans Linde
Large parts of the world's population have little opportunity to make decisions about their own body and sexuality, despite the fact that the world's countries have time and again set ambitious goals. It is not difficult to see challenges, while a series of advances show that change is possible. A new UN commission has tried to point out a path towards a world where everyone has the opportunity to exercise their sexual and reproductive rights. It writes Hans Linde, union chairman at RFSU and member of the UN commission.
December 21, 2022, Guest chronicle
Date and time: 1 Feb, 17:00 - 19:00
Sweden's stated aid goal is to fight poverty in the world, but one of the world's largest minorities is more or less excluded from work. Among the very poorest in the world, every fifth person lives with a disability. Up to 9 out of 10 children with disabilities do not have access to education and the risk of being exposed to violence and abuse [...]
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December 16, 2022, Events, Calendar
In order to regain security on our streets in Sweden, and a more peaceful world globally, it is more urgent than ever to both prevent and stop the illegal flow of weapons. This is written by Olle Thorell (S) and Magdalena Thuresson (M), members of parliament for the foreign affairs committee, as well as Karin Olofsson, secretary general of the Parliamentary Forum for light weapons issues. Photo: St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office. Source: Wikimedia commons.
Of: Karin Olofsson, Magdalena Thuresson and Olle Thorell
The violence resulting from illegal weapons have devastating consequences worldwider – human, social and economic. For sustainable development and peace force is required to stop the illegal flow of weapons. Wednesday, December 14 special attention is paid to the issue in riksdagen when parliamentarians, civil society, experts and other representatives gather for the Parliamentarian Forum for Light Weapons-of questions (The Forum's) 20th anniversary seminar.
December 14, 2022, Debate
Diversification, i.e. having several different income-generating activities, is vital for many poor women in rural Kenya. Various actors should therefore take measures to promote diversification. That's what Ella Ihre, master's student in rural development and natural resource management at SLU, writes in a guest analysis. Photo: Ella Ihre. Location: Kitui, Kenya.
Of: Ella Ihre
Att have several income-generating activities have become an increasingly important survival strategy for women in rural Kenya. Improved infrastructure, climate adaptations and self-help groups can promote women's work and thus their own livelihood.
December 13, 2022, Guest analysis
Welcome to FUF Växjö's digital lecture on climate change on December 19 at 18.00! The world is facing major challenges linked to climate change, and the ways to deal with it are topical to say the least. The theme of the lecture will be Climate change, consequences and innovations. The lecture will be held in Swedish and on Zoom. Registration takes place via this link no later than [...]
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December 12, 2022, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity
Last week, the UN meeting COP15 on biodiversity began in Canada. The meeting contributed to debate about the government's climate policy and about methods to preserve biological diversity. Photo: UN Biodiversity. Source: Flickr.
Of: Agnes Durbeej-Hjalt and Sidra Amir
In step with the World Cup finals in football, the discussion on Swedish debate and editorial pages about FIFA's responsibility for Qatar's crimes against human rights has intensified. The UN meeting COP15 in Montréal on biodiversity, where the parties must agree on the global framework for biodiversity, has also spurred this week's climate debate.
December 12, 2022, Current debate
Of: The Chancellery
In 2022, it will be 50 years since FUF formally became an association with its own board. Of course, we want to draw attention to this together with all of you readers, viewers, scrollers, participants as well as old and new fans. We have conducted interviews with people who were involved in FUF during the association's long life and who have now gone [...]
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December 9
Maja Magnusson, press officer and information officer at Svalorna Latinamerika, is concerned that reduced aid and scrapped feminist foreign policy could affect gender equality work in Latin America. Photo: Swallows Latin America.
Of: Vilma Ellemark
The new direction of Swedish foreign policy has caused concern among many organizations that work with global development issues. - We are worried about severe cuts, says Maja Magnusson, press officer and information officer at Svalorna Latin America.
December 9, 2022, Interview
Date and time: 25 Jan, 17:30 - 19:30
To register » 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) in the spring of 2023! On 25 January 2023, FUF invites you to an information meeting. Then we will tell […]
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December 8, 2022, Events, Calendar
