Werner Ustorf questions the increase of British nationalist politics since Brexit. Photo: Werner Ustorf / Flickr.
Of: Louise Ekelund
New forms of nationalistic features have been recognized in recent years in modern developed countries, inter alia northern European countries. Historically, it has shown that nationalist policies become more popular in conjunction with flourishing modern processes and revolutions. How come that humans find security and confidence in nationalist thinking when they get exposed to changes they can not influence by themselves?
December 17, 2021, Chronicle, English, Magazine
The entrenchment of armed groups exacerbates conflict and instability in the Sahel region, leading to vast humanitarian suffering. Photo: Pablo Tosco / Oxfam / Flickr.
The world's largest reforestation project, known as the African Great Green Wall, received international attention and financial support at the UN's climate conference COP26 in Glasgow. Could this reforestation and revival project be the solution to underdevelopment and humanitarian suffering in the conflict-ridden Sahel region?
December 16, 2021, English, Magazine, News article
The development and humanitarian sector have long been aware of the issues with allegations of violence and abuses within the sector. Photo: Sanjitbaksji / Flickr.
Of: Emily Elderfield
Is the aid sector truly atoning for its sins? Great strides have been made, particularly over the last decade, to hold perpetrators of abuse and violence to account. Yet, new allegations of abuse show that we have a long way to go to keep everyone safe.
December 15, 2021, Chronicle, English, Magazine
Millions of Afghans are facing starvation, displacement, and rising conflicts which is pushing the struggling nation to the deep end. Photo: Canva.
Of: Vedika Jiandani
The aftermath of the political fallout of former President Ashraf Ghani's government has been nothing short of apocalyptic for the people of Afghanistan. The implausible rise of the Taliban after two decades has brought with it immense turmoil and uncertainty for the future of the country.
December 14, 2021, English, Magazine, News article
Date and time: 15 Dec, 19:00 - 20:00
China has in the 21st century become a global political and economic superpower. Hence, it has gone from being a developing country to being one of the most active countries in the world in foreign aid and construction projects abroad. What implications does it have for the contemporary development paradigm? What role will China have […]
December 10, 2021, English, Calendar, Local group, Seminars, Educational activity
Date and time: 10 Dec, 08:00 - 16:00
Do you want to make a real difference and contribute to positive change in our world? In many places around the world, people are being detained for who they are, what they believe in and standing up for it. FUF Jönköping, together with Students for Sustainable Action (SSA), will participate in the global initiative Write […]
December 6, 2021, English, Calendar, Local group, Seminars, Educational activity
Date and time: 7 Dec, 19:00 - 20:00
Like many other countries, Nigeria is affected by climate change. Rising sea levels, flooding, drought and desertification are only some of the consequences the country is facing. Nigeria is also an oil producing country, which has led to serious environmental problems, especially in the region called Niger Delta. The global climate movement is on the [...]
December 2, 2021, English, Calendar, Seminars, Webcast
Date and time: 15 Dec, 12:00 - 13:00
Central Asia Solidarity Groups and the Swedish Development Forum are pleased to invite you to a lunch seminar on December 15 at 12-13.00 CET. Register to attend here! Kyrgyzstan may be considered a hybrid regime, but when it comes to upholding human rights the country is seen as one of the most progressive ones in […]
November 29, 2021, English, Calendar, Seminars
China and Russia are two states usually described as countries with significant military, political and economic influence reaching both regionally and globally. But which dynamics are significant in the structures of inter China-Russian relations? How have they developed throughout history and what are the future prospects? To dissect this topic FUF Malmö hosts a one [...]
November 26, 2021, English, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity
Date and time: 6 Dec, 18:00 - 20:00
During the UN Climate Change Conference, over 100 leaders promised to end deforestation. However, deforestation rates are rapidly increasing in Brazil. Illegal logging has become widespread and criminal logging networks threaten or even kill people who object or try to stop their actions. According to the Pastoral Land Commission, there were more than 230 cases [...]
November 25, 2021, English, Calendar, Local group, Seminars, Educational activity
