Podcast

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In the FUF podcast, we collect specially produced reports as audio versions from our seminars and events. Click on the section you want to listen to further down the page or search FUF pods where you usually find podcasts. You can also subscribe to the podcast via RSS.   FUF's local group Stockholm Södra launched in November 2021 the podcast "Did you say democracy?". More information about the pod can be found here or further down the page.

Sexual rights under attack

Of Sweden's health assistance, 40 percent goes to efforts to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). At the same time, there are strong forces in the world that oppose development in the area. How can Sweden work to strengthen SRHR in this headwind? In this report from Almedalen Week 2017, you hear Maria Teresa Rivera (refugee from El Salvador), Hans Linde (RFSU), Ulrika Modéer (State Secretary to Isabella Lövin) and Sabine Kampe and Raymond Zür (SEEK Development). The report was made by Sarah Blomén, Agnes Duregård and Vera Mörner.

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July 12, 2017, FUF pods

No peace without young people

Young people are often forgotten in political processes and are almost never allowed to take part in decision-making. But now the UN has adopted Resolution 2250, which states that all countries must include young people in peace processes. What does this mean in practice? In this report from Almedalen Week 2017, you will hear Hanna Bergman (youth representative in the UN General Assembly), Chris Coulter (Folke Bernadotte Academy) and Simón Cabrera Ebers (Pluralism and Dialogue Institute). The report was made by Kristina Fedai, Amanda Herrström and Tove Södermark.

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July 12, 2017, FUF pods

Antibiotic resistance - a threat to humans

Every year, an estimated 700 people around the world die from infectious diseases due to resistance to various drugs. The poor are the ones who suffer the most. What role does Sweden play in counteracting antibiotic resistance in the world? In this report from Almedalen Week 000, you hear Anna Sjöblom (Doctors without Borders), Anna Zorzet (ReAct) and Lawen Redar (Member of Parliament, S). The report was made by Klara Elzvik, Sara Holmberg, Marie Karlsson and Marcia Munoz.

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July 12, 2017, FUF pods

How sustainable is your bank

Swedish banks invest billions in companies that are accused of violating human rights, destroying rainforests and exporting weapons to conflict countries. As a customer of the banks, it can be difficult to get information and make demands. Banks are constantly improving their sustainability strategies, but how good are they at keeping their promises? How do their investments affect human rights, biodiversity and working conditions in other countries? And what can we customers do to influence banks' investments? Jakob König from Fair Finance Guide visited FUF on 15 June 2017.

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June 16, 2017, FUF pods

Agenda 2030 - from words to action plan

On 1 June, the Agenda 2030 delegation submitted its proposal for an action plan for how Sweden will implement the Global Goals. What are the most important co-conditions in the action plan? And what will be the role of the delegation in the future? Katarina Sundberg is head of the Agenda 2030 delegation's office and general secretary of the state inquiry. She visited FUF on June 8, 2017.

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June 9, 2017, FUF pods

Lack of "human" rights

In many places in the world, knowledge about menstruation is insufficient. The blood is considered something to be invisible, the bodies of menstruating people are taboo and menstruation is often surrounded by silence and shame. Now you can listen to Madeleine Fogde, senior expert at the Stockholm Environment Institute and program manager for SIANI. The seminar took place on June 7, 2017.

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June 8, 2017, FUF pods

Agenda 2030 - power, bribes and resistance

Corruption deepens poverty and undermines democracy, and is therefore a threat to the Global Goals. How is corruption addressed in Agenda 2030? And how can Sweden promote the fight against corruption within the framework of the development agenda? Ulla Andrén is chairman of Transparency International Sweden and an employee at Sida. She visited FUF on 31 May 2017.

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June 1, 2017, FUF pods

Migration and development - experiences from West Africa

The fact that migration has its own sub-goals in Agenda 2030 is a clear illustration of the link that exists between migration and development. But it is a relationship that is complex and despite the fact that migration carries with it a number of development opportunities, it is often a process for the migrant that involves high social and economic costs. Now you will be able to listen to Jesper Bjarnesen, a researcher at the Nordic Africa Institute, who will share examples from his research in West Africa. He visited FUF on May 29, 2017.

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May 30, 2017, FUF pods

Latin America in a turbulent world

The world is facing major challenges: political change, conflict and the climate. How is Latin America affected by the turbulent world development? Hans Magnusson is acting head of department at Sida and a Latin American expert with extensive experience of working on and with the continent. He visited FUF on May 18, 2017.

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May 19, 2017, FUF pods

A new consensus for development

The European Consensus on Development was adopted by the EU in 2005. It contains common principles, objectives and commitments for EU aid policy. Last year, the Union launched discussions on how to update the agreement in the light of Agenda 2030. It will be updated later this spring. James Mackie from the think tank European Center for Development Policy Mangangement talks about this work. Anders Rönquist from Sida and Peter Sörbom from CONCORD moderate.

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April 4, 2017, FUF pods