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Date and time: 7 Dec, 17:30 - 19:00
We welcome Börje Ljunggren, former ambassador to China and author of "The Chinese dream - Xi, power and challenges", to the FUF armchair conversation on December 7 at 17.30.
November 28
Several actors within the environmental movement are calling for a boycott of the climate conference COP28, which this year is being held in the United Arab Emirates. Photo: Alisdare Hickson. Source: Flickr.
Of: Benjamin Frisk
FN:s climate conference COP28 held this year in Dubai i United athe rab emirate. This has drawn criticism from both activists and climateorganizations, and a campaign to boycott the conference has spread worldwide. The development magazine analyzes the arguments for and against a boycott of COP28.
November 28, 2023, Development magazine explains
Black Friday has led to debate about both greenhouse gas emissions and the importance of shopping for freedom and democracy. Photo: CC0/. Source: Rawpixel.
Of: Edwin Borg
During the past week, several debaters have raised criticism against Black Friday. Opinions have differed: some criticize consumerism as contributing to both climate change and poor working conditions, while others see it as a class issue. Some also see consumption as something worth celebrating.
November 27, 2023, Current debate
Date and time: 20 Dec, 08:30 - 10:00
To report » In September, Sida's new Director General Jakob Granit took office. He takes over the aid authority at a time when the world is characterized by increasing conflicts and humanitarian crises, decreasing democratic spaces and increasingly clear consequences of climate change. In addition, Sweden's aid is undergoing major changes. Exactly what these will entail is currently unclear. How does Granite look […]
November 24
Date and time: 5 Dec, 18:00 - 19:30
To register » Peace, security and development are today some of the world's most important themes to delve into in order to be involved and influence our common future. With a worsening security situation with, for example, the conflict between Israel and Hamas and Russia's war in Ukraine, it is perhaps more important than ever to clarify what [...]
November 23, 2023, Events, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity
Girls and women were hit hardest by the powerful earthquake that occurred in Morocco in September. The earthquake affected, among other things, women's ability to take care of their hygiene and girls' ability to go to school. Pictured: Gwendolen Eamer, Principal Director of Emergency Operations at the IFRC. Photo: Benoît Carpentier/IFRC.
Of: Benjamin Frisk
Don September 8, Morocco was hit by a strong earthquake which led to approximately 3 000 dead and 6 000 injured, according to FN. Among them var women and girls worst affected, and several organizations emphasize the weight of a gender-aware perspective at disaster response.
November 22, 2023, Development magazine explains
To register » Are you keen to eat Christmas sweets, drink mulled wine, listen to the occasional Lucia song and talk about the past year with people who are passionate about sustainable development? Then you are warmly welcome at FUF's Lucia Mingel on December 13 at 17.00-19.00! The minglet is held at FUF's office at Ehrensvärdsgatan 4 in Stockholm and FUF offers […]
November 20
On November 14, Chalmers University of Technology made a decision to ban political demonstrations and posters on campus, which was discussed in debates and editorials during the past week. Photo: Blondinrikard Fröberg/Flickr.
Of: Mona Adam Abdi and Ellinor Berglund
Striderna continues in Israel and Palestine, and last week Chalmers University of Technology banned students and employees from participating in political demonstrations - which was met with widespread criticism. At the same time Swedish university students and employees have demanded that the government and universities ska boycott Israel by ending research and exchange collaborations.
November 20, 2023, Current debate
Date and time: 6 Dec, 12:00 - 13:00
To registration » Welcome to an online conversation to get inspired on how you can find your dream job within the development sector! During this digital panel discussion, people who work with international development in different ways will talk about how one can increase their chances of getting an international job, a trainee position or […]
November 15
Date and time: 21 Nov, 18:00 - 19:30
A conflict that may seem fundamentally simple: two peoples competing for the same territory. However, in all the years that the conflict between Israel and Palestine has remained unresolved, increasing complications have arisen and on October 7, 2023, the conflict flared up again, leading to some of the worst clashes in many years. The media refer […]
November 14
