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Date and time: 8 Mar, 17:45 - 19:30
Are you wondering how to succeed in the development industry and what stands out in your CV? Are you thinking about what it is like to work abroad or with aid? Or are you just in awe of women taking their place in an otherwise male-dominated world? Either way, this is an event for you. In the spirit of International Women's Day, […]
February 28, 2023, Events, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity
Date and time: 12 Mar, 13:00 - 18:00
Gotland's nation and FUF's local group in Uppsala invite you to our 10th Clothing Swap Day (also called Nordic Swap Day) to find your perfect Uni wardrobe! Information about the event Sunday the 12th of March, Submission between 13:00 – 15:00. Exchange between 17:00 – 18:00. – It's free: no nation card is required to […]
February 27, 2023, Events, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity
During the past week, several debaters have discussed Sweden's arms deliveries to Ukraine. Representatives from the Social Democrats, the Center Party and the Sweden Democrats want to send more weapons to the country, but Lotta Sjöström Becker, secretary general of the Christian Peace Movement, among others, is of a different opinion. "Historically, resistance without violence has been more effective," she writes in Dagens Nyheter. Photo: manhhai. Source: Flickr.
Of: Nora Nattorp and Agnes Durbeej-Hjalt
On February 24, 2023, it was one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. It has characterized the Swedish debate and editorial pages during the past week - and the writers want Vladimir Putin to be stopped and held accountable for his war crimes. A watershed in the Swedish debate, however, is the question of whether Sweden should send weapons to Ukraine.
February 27, 2023, Current debate
To register » Are you a FUF member and want to be involved and influence the organization's development and future? Then you are warmly welcome at the FUF's annual meeting! FUF is a membership organization and the annual meeting is its highest decision-making body. All FUF members have the right to vote on the organization's development and future during the annual meeting. Motions must be at the disposal of FUF no later than 14 [...]
February 24, 2023, Calendar, Membership
On February 19, protesters gathered at Odenplan in Stockholm to mark the upcoming anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. During the day, representatives from several human rights organizations spoke. Photo: Agnes Durbeej-Hjalt.
On February 24, 2023, a year has passedr since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukrainea. Thousands of people have died and millions have fled their homes. In connection with the anniversary, several arrange human rights organizations demonstrations in Stockholm. The development magazine was on site and guarded one of them.
February 24, 2023, Report
Date and time: 2 Mar, 17:00 - 18:00
FUF's local group in Uppsala together with the student association Samvetarna invite you to a guest lecture about what it's like to do an internship through the Swedish UN Association! As a student with an interest in global development, you have many opportunities to do internships in various places in the world through various associations and workplaces. Elin Malmqvist and Pauline af Ekenstam both have [...]
February 21, 2023, Events, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity
During the week, several debaters have pointed out the difficulties in getting help to people in north-eastern Syria who have been affected by the earthquake. Photo: Begum Iman, European Union. Source: Flickr.
Of: Sidra Amir
During the past week, writers on Swedish debate and editorial pages have both directed criticism at Sweden's aid policy and at the fact that aid does not reach those in need in Syria after the earthquakes. The Swedish environmental target system has also been the subject of debate. SD's environmental policy spokesperson calls it a "resource-demanding monster", while civil servant Magnus Eriksson highlights the strengths of the system.
February 21, 2023, Current debate
Over the past week, several debaters have responded to the catastrophic earthquakes that have hit Turkey and Syria - and the discussion that has followed the earthquakes. Pictured: the wreckage of a collapsed building in Diyarbakır, Turkey. Photo: VOA. Source: Wikimedia Commons.
Of: Elianne Kjellman and Ellen Norman
On Swedish opinion pages, several debaters have appealed for humanity and humanitarian support after the earthquake disaster in Turkey and Syria. Russia's war in Ukraine has also been discussed after intense robot attacks from Russia.
February 13, 2023, Current debate
Of: The Chancellery
Are you a student and interested in issues related to Agenda 2030 and global sustainable development? Then apply to FUF's Internship Program for the fall semester 2023. You can do an internship at Sida, ForumCiv, Fair Action and SCB, among other things. Read more about all 41 internships and apply before February 19 to have the opportunity to be matched against […]
February 7
In Lima, the capital of Peru, several ecosystems are threatened by the growing shantytowns. This has caused marginalized groups to be portrayed as a threat to biological diversity, writes Chakad Ojani, postdoctoral fellow in social anthropology at Uppsala University. Pictured: Improvised housing in southern Lima. Photo: Chakad Ojani.
Of: Chakad Ojani
In Peru's capital Lima, biodiversity is threatened by urbanization and the rapidly growing number of shantytowns. At the same time, the protection of unique ecosystems becomes a threat to the city's economically vulnerable residents. Environmental work must therefore cooperate with an uncompromising fight for equality and inclusion. It writes Chakad Ojani, postdoctoral fellow in social anthropology at Uppsala University.
February 2, 2023, Guest analysis