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From prophets to policy

Date and time: 20 Feb, 15:30 - 17:00

The majority of the world’s population is religious, and this proportion is expected to increase in the future. Religious teachings and leaders have a great influence on individuals as well as on societies and world events. Despite this, understanding of the role of religion in development processes is often limited, and religion is often treated more as a subject than as a method. In development cooperation, religion can […]

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February 4, 2025, Events, Calendar

For members: Career mingle for a fair and sustainable future

Date and time: 19 Feb, 17:30 - 19:30

Meet your future colleague – come to our career mingle for global issues! Are you at the beginning of your career and want to establish yourself in international development cooperation, global issues or Agenda 2030 – or do you want to build relationships with the talents of the future? Welcome to FUF's career event – ​​a unique opportunity to network with key people in the sector, get […]

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February 3, 2025, Events, Calendar, Career

For members: CV workshop

Date and time: 12 Feb, 11:30 - 13:00

>> Register here! Do you want to learn how to adapt your resume for different types of jobs? Do you want to increase your chances of landing your dream job by having a professionally designed CV? Take the chance to improve your CV and give yourself a head start on the job market! FUF and the Academic Union SSR invite FUF members [...]

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January 8, 2025, Events, FUF news, Calendar, Career

The Year of Development Assistance 2025: Conversation with Minister for Development Assistance Benjamin Dousa

Date and time: 5 Feb, 16:00 - 17:15

Just over a year has passed since the government presented its reform agenda for Swedish development assistance, and several of the changes have already been launched. What will development assistance look like in the coming years, and what does the next step in the work on the reform agenda entail? FUF invites you to a conversation with Minister for Development Assistance and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa. The conversation will be held on 5 February […]

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January 24, 2025, Events, Calendar

Information meeting: Get involved with FUF!

Date and time: 23 Jan, 17:30 - 19:00

Are you a student, professional or retired, interested in global issues and want to meet like-minded people? Then you might also be curious about a commitment with FUF! On Thursday, January 23 at 17.30:XNUMX p.m., you are warmly welcome to FUF's premises in Stadshagen for an information meeting about the Association for Development Issues and what opportunities there are to get involved with [...]

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December 27, 2024, Events, Calendar

20/1: Business for Peace

Date and time: 20 Jan, 15:00 - 16:30

Minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are essential for advancing digitalisation and the green transition – areas where Swedish companies lead the way. However, their extraction and trade, crucial for batteries and advanced technology, are often linked to serious human rights violations, such as sexual violence and forced labour. This highlights the importance [...]

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October 29, 2024, English, Events, Calendar

Christmas party for FUF members

Date and time: 18 Dec, 17:00 - 19:00

An unusual year is coming to an end, FUF has moved and it is time to wave goodbye to the EU elections Valdemar is getting ready to swim on after an intense election year. In other words, we have a lot to celebrate and gather around together with you FUF members - and we want to do that by […]

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November 19, 2024, Events, FUF news, Calendar

A UN under pressure - The Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation on peace & sustainability

Date and time: 16 Dec, 12:00 - 12:45

The world is facing major challenges in a time characterized by conflicts, climate change and increasing inequalities. Today, 1,1 billion people live in acute multidimensional poverty, and the financing gap for sustainable development has widened as a result of global crises and growing needs. At the same time, the pressure is increasing on the UN to deliver effective solutions in a world where national priorities [...]

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December 6, 2024, Events

Career seminar: The paths to development jobs

Date and time: 11 Dec, 12:15 - 13:30

Does choosing the path to a career in global development cooperation seem wise? Welcome to be inspired for some alternative paths and get information about upcoming calls for more junior opportunities. During this digital lunch seminar, you will listen to presentations from employees at EU careers, the International Council of Business and Industry (NIR) and Sida. Participant EU career Agnieszka Ratajczak Student Ambassador, a role that [...]

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November 18, 2024, Events, FUF news, Calendar, Career

Culture for Change

Date and time: 13 Nov, 17:30 - 18:45

In an increasingly polarized and conflict-ridden world, bridging divides, promoting human rights, and sustaining democratic values ​​is crucial. The EU is based on the respect for fundamental values ​​such as freedom, democracy and equality. Here culture can play a vital role in supporting and upholding these values ​​central to all members of the international community also […]

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October 29, 2024, English, Events, FUF news, Calendar

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