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The corona pandemic is affecting changing labor markets

Work at a cattle factory in kenya. Photo: Anna Nylander.

Of: Cecilia Grabos

The Covid-19 pandemic has hit the world's poor and already vulnerable workers worse than feared. More than 500 million full-time jobs have been lost around the world during the first months of the pandemic, according to the UN agency ILO.

October 26, 2020, Interview

  • Africa
  • Work
  • Corona virus
  • Human Rights

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How will Nepal manage to rebuild communities outside of How will Nepal manage to rebuild communities without recreating vulnerability? Around 33,000 people have lost their homes after the tsunami in Nepal. As reconstruction begins, it is not enough to simply rebuild what has been destroyed. In the popular science magazine The Conversation, Sara Shneiderman and Amy Leigh Johnson, active in the Sajag-Nepal research collaboration, warn that reconstruction must not follow the same old, usual pattern. FUF's foreign affairs correspondent Selma Jahic has summarized their experiences from the reconstruction after the 2015 earthquake. Swipe to read 👉
Got an interview for an internship at FUF's prac Got an interview for an internship in FUF's internship program? Or do you simply want to sharpen your chances of landing your dream job or internship in Sweden or internationally? Then this workshop is for you! @fuf.se and @akademssr invite FUF members to two inspiring and practical digital workshops. Not yet a member? As a student, it only costs 150 SEK per year. In part 2, we go through how to build your LinkedIn profile, network smartly and how to prepare for the interview. Read more and register at fuf.se. You can find the links in our bio!
🚀 Are you sitting with your internship application and have some questions? 🚀 Are you still working on your internship application and have any questions? Today, Wednesday, we're posting a question box in stories where you can ask your questions directly to our career expert. ⏰ Remember that this Sunday, September 20th, is the last day to submit your application - after that, we'll start the matching process!
What does the election result mean for Sweden's work with What does the election result mean for Sweden's work on global issues? 🇸🇪🌎 Clara Fröman, @fores_sverige Anja Ipp, @naturskyddsforeningen Göran Holmqvist, @forumciv Annette Wallqvist, @diakonia_sweden comment on the still rather unclear election result🗳️ 👉
On Sunday, Sweden goes to the polls. We asked our followers On Sunday, Sweden goes to the polls. We asked our followers to send us their questions about what the election results could mean for the world, and here are the experts' answers 👆 If you haven't decided yet who to vote for, we recommend surfing to fuf.se/val2026. There you can watch our interviews with the parties, read party analyses and take part in both in-depth reading and listening and election compasses with a focus on global issues. See you at the polling stations! 🌏🌍🌎🗳️
We have noticed a clear interest among our Lund-ba We have noticed a clear interest among our Lund-based members in getting together, discussing and organizing activities about global issues. Since we also have a staff member from FUF's office based in Lund, the timing feels right to restart the FUF Lund group! We want the Lund group to be flexible. The members decide the direction, activities, and level of ambition. You choose how much time you want to invest, and whether you want to engage over the longer term or simply take part in individual activities. All we ask is that the activities contribute to at least one of the following goals: • you learn about global issues • you spread knowledge about global issues • you inspire more people to take action for a more just and sustainable global development And of course, that your activities reflect FUF's values. Want to learn more? Comment "Lund" and we'll DM you some useful links.
Do you want to increase your chances of landing your dream internship? Do you want to increase your chances of landing your dream internship or job in Sweden or internationally? Then this workshop is for you! We will focus on how to create a clear, relevant and convincing CV. The career workshop is led by Hedda Malmqvist and Jacob Borell, student ombudsmen at @akademssr and is provided for those of you who are or will become members of FUF. 💡 The application for FUF's internship program closes the week after the workshop - so this is a perfect opportunity to hone your application before submitting it! Read more and register at fuf.se PS Part 2 "How to build your brand & prepare for the interview!" will be released on October 5th.
What do the @ChristianDemocrats want with the aid if they get it? What do the @ChristianDemocrats want with the aid if they gain influence after the election? This is what @gudrunbrunegard said in FUF's Instagram live interview today. Want to know more? Check out our election site, which you can find at fuf.se/val2026
Then you can put down your binoculars now – we have collected 27 Then you can put down your binoculars now - we have collected 27 meaningful internship opportunities for you in one place. All of this spring's internships are available at organizations that work for a more just and sustainable world. Apply by September 20th for the opportunity to be matched with all positions. 👉 Swipe to find out everything you need to know before applying. 👀 Psst! Want to increase your chances of being accepted? Sign up for our career workshop "How to nail your application" on September 11th and get tips on how to build a strong application right from the start. Comment "internship" and we'll DM you more helpful links!
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