After fleeing Gaza – a life under emergency rule in Cairo

When Zaid fled bombed-out Gaza, all he took with him was a laptop and some papers. Once in Egypt, Zaid lived in a refugee camp before making his way to Cairo. The photos are Zaid's own.

Of: Josephine Forthmann

It’s a warm evening in Cairo when I meet Zaid. The traffic on the main street outside the café is a constant hum – cars honking, motorbikes weaving between lanes, voices mingling with the aroma of grilled meat and strong coffee. But at our small table, the world suddenly feels still..

October 1, 2025, FUF-correspondents, Think piece

Greater threat to press freedom than before

threat to press freedom

Demonstration in memory of the murdered journalist Ján Kuciak and his girlfriend Martina Kušnírová. Bratislava, March 2018 Photo: Peter Tkac, Flickr

Of: Jennifer Augustsson

The threat to journalists and media workers has increased globally in 2018, according to reports from press freedom organizations. The alarming trend does not seem to be slowing down and there is a call for improvement.

April 26, 2019, Reportage

Egypt back on square one

Of: Per Björklund

Three years after the fall of Mubarak, violence and oppression in Egypt are worse than in decades. Yet only a small fraction of the brutal repression of the militarized state is noticed. It writes the journalist Per Björklund, who is blacklisted by the Egyptian security service.

February 11, 2014, Debate

Do you like what FUF does? We need your support!

A large part of our work is done by our volunteer members, but their involvement is made possible through training and supervision from the FUF office.

Enables us to continue our work to spread knowledge, create engagement and build networks for a just and sustainable world.

Get monthly donor or member today!