All published articles with the tag "democracy".
Global aid is decreasing, politicians talk about priorities. But if we are serious about supporting democracy and human rights fighters, we must not forget cultural practitioners.
– Continuing to work for artistic freedom is not a vested interest, but an investment in long-term sustainable and open societies, writes artist and long-time aid worker Niusha Khanmohammadi.
June 9, 2026, Debate
The government's decision to end support for ICLD is part of the restructuring of Swedish aid that has affected several organizations active in international development cooperation. The minister responsible is Minister for Development Cooperation and Trade Benjamin Dousa. Image: Collage. Portrait of Kristian Pohl/Government Office
Of: Alexa Fagerberg
The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR) is critical of the announcement that the government is ending support for the International Center for Local Democracy (ICLD).
February 18, 2026, News, Sweden 2026
Syria recently held elections. An important step in strengthening the country's structures. Image: mariejirousek/Flickr
After decades of war and dictatorship, Syria went to the polls for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad. According to the interim government, it is the beginning of a new political era. But many wonder whether anything will actually change.
October 23, 2025, Analysis, FUF-correspondents
On the last day of Almedalen, Ebba Busch (KD) and Nooshi Dadgostar (V) raised the world situation – from Gaza to Ukraine – and emphasized the importance of international law, democracy and security policy. Photos: Anna Sjöberg Tibblin
FUF is in place in Almedalen! Every day we publish a short summary of the previous day with a focus on global issues.
June 28, 2025, Almedalen - current, News
Human rights lawyer Hanna Gerdes spoke at the opening of Almedalen about hope, responsibility and the defense of democracy in a time of war and polarization. Photo: Anna Sjöberg Tibblin/Utvecklingsmagasinet
FUF is in place in Almedalen! Every day we publish a short summary of the previous day with a focus on global issues.
June 24, 2025, Almedalen - current, News
Over 200 Sahrawis live in refugee camps in Algeria, including this one in the Tindouf region. Image: EU Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid/ Flickr (CC BY-SA 000)
Of: Isabel Odelfelt and Meklit Teklu
For almost 50 years, Western Sahara has occupieds by Morocco. It is a conflict that rarely gets coverage in the international media. At the same time, over 200 Western Saharais live in refugee camps, cut off from their homeland. Development magazine Isabel Odelfelt och Meklit Teklu has spoken w/ jourthe nationalist Asria Mohamed, ohch film makerren Mohamedsalem Wared when they recently visited Sweden.
June 11, 2025, Interview
At 11:52 a.m., a 16-minute silence will be held in memory of those killed in Novi Sad. The white placard in the middle reads "Technical students against the machinery." A pun that alludes to the political machinery.
Of: Isabel Odelfelt
In November 2024, the roof of the newly renovated train station in Novi will collapse Sad, Serbia's second largest city. 16 people lose their lives. SThe anger and frustration over the country's widespread corruption should spur Serbia's students to to organize oneself. Using blockades, they are trying to force change. Development magazine's Isabel Odelfelt has met the students which has been blocked for two weeks the state media house in Belgrade.
June 4, 2025, Reportage
The emphasis on peaceful protest is reflected in signs held up by protesters in Belgrade. The blue on the left reading "Freedom or nothing" and the heart on the right "Our struggle is gentle". Image: Civil Rights Defenders
Of: Milos Stankovic
As Serbia's EU aspirations face mounting challenges, students and Brussels speak with one voice. While President Vučić courts Moscow, Serbia's youth rally for rule of law, democracy, and justice. From mass protests to relay marathons, their movement echoes EU demands — just as Brussels warns that future accession hinges on reform, not rhetoric, writes Milos Stanovic, Program Officer at Civil Rights Defenders, Belgrade Office.
June 3, 2025, Guest analysis
Trump's rhetoric and aid cuts were addressed by two debaters last week. Image: Collage in Canva.
Of: Michelle Fetwi and Nina Kedia
During week 17, it has been warned for how Donald Trump's return and Sweden's new aid policy risks weakening the position of democracy globally.
April 29, 2025, Current debate
Turkish and Syrian flags are raised in Rojava, while abandoned vehicles line the road to Damascus. Turkey stands as the winner in the Syrian civil war, experts say. They point to how Ankara can now gain increased influence over the future of the Kurdish self-rule Rojava in northern Syria. Images: Afrin Human Rights Observatory & Sabry Abdoush
On the morning of December 8, 2024, Syrians celebrated the end of the Assad family's tyrannical regime. But far from everyone is hopeful for a peaceful future. FUF correspondent Josephine Forthmann contacted two people in Syria to hear their thoughts on the regime change.
February 8, 2025, FUF-correspondents, Reportage