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Author and researcher Evgeny Morozov and journalist Karin Pettersson talk about the internet and democracy on 6 March.

Date and time: 6 Mar, 18:00

We no longer control our own information flows, those that give us news about politics, economics and the situation in the world. Most people agree that the internet and social media also feed a polarized society, but what does it do to our democracy - is it in real danger?

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February 8, 2019, Events, Calendar

BIO GLOBAL: Capernaum

Date and time: 27 Feb, 18:30

Welcome to the preview of the Oscar-nominated Capernaum. After the film, there will be conversations where we, together with guests, turn and turn on real challenges that the world faces today.

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February 6, 2019, Events, Calendar

The future of Europe-Africa relations - stagnation or innovation?

Date and time: 11 Feb, 18:00 - 20:00

What could the role of the EU be in a rapidly changing global order with increasing trends towards anti-multilateralism? How to build a stronger political Europe-Africa partnership beyond the North-South aid relationship of the past? How to stimulate more inclusive policies that can tackle the growing inequalities and frustrations of the younger generations? Welcome to a seminar with Geert Laporte, Deputy Director of the European Center for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) in Brussels.

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January 14, 2019, English, Events, Calendar, Podcast, Webcast

Why do people flee Nicaragua?

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

In Sweden, 270 Nicaraguans sought asylum last year. That is three times more than last year. One of them is Gabriela Pichardo, a university student who was involved in organizing the protests against the regime in April last year. She was later arrested and subjected to degrading and illegal interrogations for several days before being released and fleeing the country. Now she visits FUF to tell about how the protests began, what they are about and why people are fleeing.

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January 24, 2019, Events, Calendar, Podcast, Webcast

Agenda 2030 - how do we move forward?

Date and time: 29 Jan, 18:00 - 19:30

On 11 March, the Agenda 2030 delegation will submit proposals to the Government for further implementation, thereby concluding its mandate. So where do we stand today? How does the delegation view the continued work of implementing Agenda 2030? Does the delegation have a role in the future? Katarina Sundberg, Secretary General of the Agenda 2030 delegation, will visit FUF on 29 January.

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January 11, 2019, Events, Calendar, Podcast, Webcast

Digitization and gender equality

Date and time: 21 Jan, 18:30 - 20:00

In our globalized world, modern communication technology is playing an increasing role and is now an essential part of our daily lives. But how can it be used to achieve global equality together? How can the role of women be strengthened with the help of digital tools? On the theme of digitalisation and gender equality, we invite you to an armchair conversation with Katja Sarajeva from the organization SPIDER.

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January 11, 2019, Events, Calendar, Podcast, Webcast

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