How can young people have more space in peace and security issues in Sweden?

Date and time: 9 Dec, 11:30 - 13:00

To register » Welcome to the lunch seminar on UN Security Council Resolution 2250 on youth, peace and security! On the anniversary of the resolution, we delve into what it means in an international and Swedish context, as well as how young people in Sweden experience their inclusion at decision-making levels. Lunch wrap is served from 11.30. Program Introduction to Sweden's 2250 network and the resolution Representative [...]

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November 25, 2022, Events, Calendar, Webcast

Swedish aid - What are the consequences of the cuts?

Date and time: 30 Nov, 17:30 - 18:30

To register » During the autumn, Sweden's new government was appointed and in connection with that, focus was placed on the new budget. Aid became a symbolic issue during the negotiations and a reduction in aid was clear, 0.88% of GNI must now be spent on aid, a reduction of 1,4 billion for next year. What consequences will the reduction have [...]

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November 22, 2022, Events, Calendar

The Roads to the Development Jobs

Date and time: 7 Dec, 17:30 - 19:30

To registration » Welcome to a conversation about how you can find your dream job within the development sector! During the evening, people who in different ways work with international development will discuss how one can increase their chances of getting an international job, a trainee position or an internship after their studies. You will […]

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November 14, 2022, English, Events, Calendar, Webcast

Report from COP27

Date and time: 28 Nov, 17:00 - 18:00

The global average temperature has risen by 1,1 degrees since pre-industrial times. If the temperature rises above 1,8 degrees, the climate could become life-threatening for half of the world's population, according to the UN's climate panel IPCC. 194 of the world's countries agreed through the Paris Agreement in 2015 to limit temperature increases to 1,5 degrees. From the 6th to the 18th of November, COP27 is taking place, which is [...]

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November 11, 2022, Events, Calendar

Panel discussion: Abortion rights in Asia

The right to a safe and legal abortion is far from obvious today, and in some parts of the world the trend is going backwards. About 95 percent of all unsafe abortions are carried out in Latin America, Africa and South and West Asia, according to Doctors Without Borders. On December 12 at 17.30 FUF's local group Stockholm Södra invites you to […]

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November 11, 2022, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity

FUF on the MR days

Date and time: 17 Nov, 09:00 - 17:00

November 17-18 is the time for the Human Rights Days in Örebro and of course FUF is there! During this year's MR days, FUF will arrange a seminar on Ultra fast fashion and its consequences, hold a quiz about the global goals and participate in a career fair for students together with Globalportalen and the Voluntärbyrån. Read more about […]

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November 9, 2022, Events, Calendar

The Connection Between Climate Change and Peacebuilding

Date and time: 21 Nov, 18:00 - 19:30

To registration» The consequences of climate change are the most visible in countries that are also suffering from armed conflict. The more intertwined the crises of climate change and armed conflict become, the more difficult they become to solve. Climate change causes socioeconomic hardship which in turn can increase the risk of violence. Meanwhile, war […]

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November 6, 2022, English, Events, Calendar

Climate Change and Migration – How Is It Connected?

Date and time: 7 Nov, 18:00 - 19:30

To registration » According to recent estimates, almost 350 million people have been displaced due to natural disasters since 2008. Only a small fraction of these persons crossed international borders while most were able to return to their region of origin. Beyond forced mobility related to disasters, migration as a consequence of climate change is [...]

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October 31, 2022, English, Events, Calendar

Panel discussion: Sustainable agriculture in the world

Information in English below. The agricultural sector is today the second largest source of emissions on our planet. In order for us to be able to reduce emissions and be able to provide food for future generations, agriculture must undergo a transition and become more sustainable, but what should the transition look like? FUF Lund invites, in collaboration with the Citizen's School and the Central Asian Groups, to […]

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October 24, 2022, Calendar, Local group, Educational activity